Sony raises U.S. PlayStation prices, effective April 2, 2026. PlayStation Disc, PS5 Pro, and Portal see MSRP hikes as chip shortages rise

Starting April 2, 2026, Sony will raise the U.S. MSRP for every PlayStation system, including the Disc model, Digital Edition, PS5 Pro, and the handheld Portal. The hikes follow ongoing memory‑chip shortages that have driven component costs higher. Analysts warn higher price points could shape buying decisions for game releases and prompt shoppers to reconsider upgrades.

27 March 2026

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Priya Desai

Sony will raise prices for most PlayStation consoles in the U.S., effective April 2, 2026, citing ongoing component shortages.

Memory chips store game data and drive system performance. Ongoing shortages have pushed chip costs up, prompting Sony to adjust prices across most of its console lineup.

The latest hike follows an August 21, 2025 increase that took the Disc model to $549.99, the Digital Edition to $499.99, and the PS5 Pro to $749.99, according to Sony's blog.

New U.S. MSRP as of April 2026:

Disc model: $599.99 (up $50)
Digital Edition: $499.99 (no change)
PS5 Pro: $899.99 (up $150)

The handheld PlayStation Portal will also see a price bump, bringing increases to multiple products in Sony's gaming lineup.

Sony outlined the change in its 2024 product announcement, which had set the Pro's launch price at $699.99. Similar increases are rolling out in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

Analysts say the higher price tags could influence shoppers' choices for upcoming game releases, forcing consumers to weigh upgrades against tighter budgets.

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Sony raises U.S. PlayStation prices, effective April 2, 2026. PlayStation Disc, PS5 Pro, and Portal see MSRP hikes as chip shortages rise

March 27, 2026, 7:14 pm-News

Priya Desai

Sony will raise prices for most PlayStation consoles in the U.S., effective April 2, 2026, citing ongoing component shortages.

Memory chips store game data and drive system performance. Ongoing shortages have pushed chip costs up, prompting Sony to adjust prices across most of its console lineup.

The latest hike follows an August 21, 2025 increase that took the Disc model to $549.99, the Digital Edition to $499.99, and the PS5 Pro to $749.99, according to Sony's blog.

New U.S. MSRP as of April 2026:

Disc model: $599.99 (up $50)
Digital Edition: $499.99 (no change)
PS5 Pro: $899.99 (up $150)

The handheld PlayStation Portal will also see a price bump, bringing increases to multiple products in Sony's gaming lineup.

Sony outlined the change in its 2024 product announcement, which had set the Pro's launch price at $699.99. Similar increases are rolling out in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

Analysts say the higher price tags could influence shoppers' choices for upcoming game releases, forcing consumers to weigh upgrades against tighter budgets.

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Sony raises U.S. PlayStation prices, effective April 2, 2026. PlayStation Disc, PS5 Pro, and Portal see MSRP hikes as chip shortages rise