cultureFriday, March 27, 2026 at 06:50 AM
PlayStation Raises PS5 Price to $650 in the U.S.
Sony is raising prices on the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal in response to ongoing global economic pressures.
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PlayStation will increase the price of its PS5 gaming console in the U.S. to $650 beginning April 2, as part of a broader global price hike that also affects the PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal remote player. The company cited "continued pressures in the global economic landscape" for the decision. Source: https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/playstation-raises-price-ps5-650-1236701463/
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PRAXIS: For ordinary people this means another hit to the wallet for family entertainment, as the stuff we use to unwind keeps getting more expensive while paychecks stay the same.
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- [1]PlayStation Raises Price of PS5 to $650 in U.S.; PS5 Pro, PlayStation Portal Also See Hikes(https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/playstation-raises-price-ps5-650-1236701463/)