Sony Blames Global Economic Pressure as PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal Get Pricier Across Six More Countries
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Key Points:
- Sony announced new price increases for the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal consoles in South Korea and Southeast Asia, effective May 1, 2026, citing ongoing global economic pressures.
- These hikes follow similar price increases implemented earlier on April 2, 2026, in North America, Brazil, Europe, and Japan.
- The PS5 originally launched in November 2020 at $499 for the disc version and $399 for the digital edition, with previous price increases in the US due to tariffs in August 2025.
- The PS5 Pro, launched in November 2024 at $699, and the PS Portal, released in November 2023, have both also experienced their first price hikes recently.
