Overview

• Effective August 21, new recommended prices are PS5 at $549.99, PS5 Digital Edition at $499.99, and PS5 Pro at $749.99.
• The increase applies only to U.S. console hardware, and Sony says accessory pricing remains unchanged.
• The move follows earlier 2025 PS5 hikes in Europe, the UK and Oceania, and aligns with price increases by Microsoft and Nintendo this year.
• Major retailers briefly kept the prior prices before the change, and some PS5 Slim listings were reported sold out ahead of the adjustment.
• Industry analysts link the decision to higher U.S. tariffs on key manufacturing hubs such as China, Japan, Vietnam and Malaysia, which have raised supply chain costs.