GoKawiilPS5 prices climb to $650/$600 by April 2026, up from $499/$399 launch
Sony has raised PlayStation 5 pricing in stages since its 2020 launch, when the Disc Edition cost $499 and the Digital Edition cost $399. After a 2023 Slim redesign, an August 2025 $50 increase, and a further $100 hike in April 2026, the consoles now retail at $650 and $600 respectively. The PS5 Pro has also climbed, from $700 at its 2024 launch to $900 after the same 2026 increases.