Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has officially announced significant price adjustments for its PlayStation 5 consoles and the PS Portal handheld streaming device, following earlier speculation. These revisions are slated to take effect on April 2nd, 2026, with the company citing "continued pressures in the global economic landscape" as the primary driver behind the decision. The upcoming changes will see the recommended retail prices (RRP) for all current PS5 models and the PS Portal increase across key markets, including the US, UK, and Eurozone.
The new pricing structure is as follows: | Device | Current RRP (USD/GBP/EUR) | New RRP (USD/GBP/EUR) | |
PS5 Standard | $549.99/£479.99/€549.99 | **$649.99/£569.99/€649.99** | | PS5 Digital Edition | $499.99/£429.99/€499.99 | **$599.99/£519.99/€599.99** | | PS5 Pro | $699.99/£699.99/€799.99 | **$899.99/£789.99/€899.99** | | PS Portal | $199.99/£199.99/€219.99 | **$249.99/£219.99/€249.99** |
What We Know So Far
TBA confirmed that the game is being built for TBA, with improved visuals, new mechanics, and environments designed around the storybook theme.
We wanted to create a world that feels like stepping into a storybook — full of wonder, surprises, and discovery around every corner.
— TBA
