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Sony Raises U.S. PlayStation 5 Prices by $50 Effective Today

Sony cites a challenging economic environment, with coverage tying higher console costs to recent U.S. tariffs.

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PS5 by PlayStation is displayed in a GameStop in Manhattan, New York, U.S., December 7, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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Overview

  • New U.S. MSRPs are now in effect: PS5 at $549.99, Digital Edition at $499.99, and PS5 Pro at $749.99.
  • The increase applies only to consoles sold in the United States, and Sony says accessory prices remain unchanged.
  • Sony announced the move in a PlayStation Blog post authored by Isabelle Tomatis, its vice president of global marketing.
  • Analysts and reporting link the decision to tariffs on imports from countries including China, Japan, Vietnam and Malaysia that raise per‑unit costs.
  • The change follows Sony’s earlier 2025 regional increases and industry-wide hikes from Microsoft and Nintendo, with some U.S. listings briefly selling out as shoppers purchased before the new prices took effect.