Sony is raising prices on all three of its PlayStation 5 consoles by about $50 in the U.S. due to what the company calls "challenging economic times." And earlier this month, Nintendo announced it would also raise prices due to market conditions.

Starting Thursday, all PlayStation 5 models sold in the United States will see a $50 price increase, Sony revealed, citing the mounting financial pressure from newly imposed tariffs under the Trump administration.

Sony has announced a price increase of around $50 (approximately £37) across all PlayStation 5 models in the United States, effective from 21 August 2025. The move means the PS5 Standard Edition, PS5 Digital Edition and the recently launched PS5 Pro will ...

Before the hike gets into gear, you still have the option to grab a cheaper version. Deals hunter Wario 64 pointed out that the PS5 Slim model Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 bundle still costs $400. Along with the $80 optical drive, it could be the cheapest way to get the stock standard PS5 before tomorrow’s price hikes.

Sony is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles by $50 each in the U.S. beginning Thursday, the company announced on Wednesday. Why it matters: The move reflects companies starting to buckle under pressure from President Trump's tariffs,