Overview
- New U.S. retail prices are PS5 Standard at $549.99, Digital Edition at $499.99, and PS5 Pro at $749.99.
- The increase applies in the United States starting August 21 following earlier 2025 hikes in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
- Sony framed the decision as a response to a challenging economic environment linked to tariffs, echoing warnings from CFO Lin Tao about rising production costs.
- PlayStation 5 accessories are not affected by the price change.
- Industry rivals also raised hardware prices in 2025, and Mexico’s consumer agency notified Sony Mexico to display final, tax‑inclusive prices in pesos on its local store.