Liputan6.com, Jakarta Sony Interactive Entertainment has made a significant announcement that will impact gaming fans in the United States.
The tech giant has officially raised the price of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console.
This decision will take effect on August 21, 2025.
This price increase covers all PS5 variants, including the standard model, Digital Edition, and PS5 Pro, with a $50 increase per unit.
This announcement marks the first time Sony has raised the price of the PS5 in the United States, following previous price adjustments in several other regions.
PS5 Price Hike Details in the US
Sony Interactive Entertainment's PlayStation 5 price increase in the United States will take effect on August 21, 2025.
The announcement was made on August 20, 2025, one day before the new price was implemented.
This $50 increase applies to all PS5 console models available in the US market.
The affected models include the standard PlayStation 5 (with disc drive), PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, and PlayStation 5 Pro. Previously, the PS5 retail price was $499.99, the digital edition $449.99, and the PS5 Pro $699.99.
With this increase, the new recommended prices are as follows:
- PlayStation 5 (with disc drive): $549.99
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: $499.99
- PlayStation 5 Pro: $749.99
Reasons Behind Price Increase
Sony Interactive Entertainment stated that the decision to increase the price of the PlayStation 5 was a difficult but necessary step.
As reported by Variety, the Japan-based video game and tech giant attributes the move to the “challenging economic environment” amid the recent tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump’s administration.
“Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a challenging economic environment. As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price for PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. starting on August 21," Sony said on its official website.
Despite the console price increase, Sony confirmed that the prices of PlayStation 5 accessories will remain unchanged.
Furthermore, this announcement specifically applies only to the United States market.
This Isn't the First Time Sony Has Raised the Price of the PlayStation 5
This PS5 price increase in the United States is not Sony's first global increase.
Previously, Sony had raised the price of PS5 consoles in several other regions around the world.
In April 2025, the PS5 price also increased in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, citing similar reasons, including a challenging economic environment, high inflation, and fluctuating exchange rates.
Even further back, in August 2022, Sony also announced price increases in most of its markets, except for the US at the time.
Other game console manufacturers, such as Microsoft with the Xbox and Nintendo with the Switch, have also adjusted their product prices.
For example, Microsoft raised the price of the Xbox Series X, and Nintendo also announced a new price for its Switch console based on market conditions.