Sony announced massive price increases for its PS5 consoles last week, with the PS5 Pro getting slapped with the biggest price hike out of all of them: a whopping $150, pushing the MSRP of the hardware to $900. The good news is that the new price hasn’t gone into effect yet, but the bad news is that time is running out, as you only have until April 2 to get a PS5 Pro at its current price of $750.

Why is the PS5 Pro price increasing so much?

Officially, Sony says that “continued pressures in the global economic landscape” have forced its hand, leading to the price increases. With an AI-driven demand for components like SSDs and RAM, it’s no wonder that the cost of producing PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles has gone up, with the PS5 Pro in particular being equipped with a 2TB SSD, 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, and 2GB of DDR5 RAM. It’s not the first time that Sony has faced issues involving manufacturing costs, but the global semiconductor shortage of the early 2020s pales in comparison to current world events, geopolitical instability, and US president Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Do I need a PS5 Pro in 2026?

The PS5 Pro is a great console, if you have the right tech to support it. The build quality is rock-solid, and the internal hardware–along with the improved PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)–make 4K 60fps games more viable on it. But to see those results, you will need a top-notch TV, and those aren’t exactly cheap either. A disc drive is also not included, so if you were planning to watch 4K Blu-rays or play physical games on the PS5 Pro, that’s an extra expense to consider.

Continue Reading at GameSpot Sony announced massive price increases for its PS5 consoles last week, with the PS5 Pro getting slapped with the biggest price hike out of all of them: a whopping $150, pushing the MSRP of the hardware to $900. The good news is that the new price hasn’t gone into effect yet, but the bad news is that time is running out, as you only have until April 2 to get a PS5 Pro at its current price of $750.Why is the PS5 Pro price increasing so much?Officially, Sony says that “continued pressures in the global economic landscape” have forced its hand, leading to the price increases. With an AI-driven demand for components like SSDs and RAM, it’s no wonder that the cost of producing PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles has gone up, with the PS5 Pro in particular being equipped with a 2TB SSD, 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, and 2GB of DDR5 RAM. It’s not the first time that Sony has faced issues involving manufacturing costs, but the global semiconductor shortage of the early 2020s pales in comparison to current world events, geopolitical instability, and US president Donald Trump’s tariffs.Do I need a PS5 Pro in 2026?The PS5 Pro is a great console, if you have the right tech to support it. The build quality is rock-solid, and the internal hardware–along with the improved PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)–make 4K 60fps games more viable on it. But to see those results, you will need a top-notch TV, and those aren’t exactly cheap either. A disc drive is also not included, so if you were planning to watch 4K Blu-rays or play physical games on the PS5 Pro, that’s an extra expense to consider.Continue Reading at GameSpot  Read MoreGameSpot – All Content