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Sony Raises PS5 Prices Amid Sales Decline

4/2/2026

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  • Sony Group will raise PlayStation 5 prices globally, effective April 2, 2026, marking the second price hike in less than a year.
  • Prices will be: PS5 standard to $649.99, Digital Edition to $599.99, and PS5 Pro to $899.99.
  • The PS5 has seen a 16% sales drop in the last holiday quarter after its late-2020 launch.
  • Analysts say the price increases may hinder growth in the video game market.