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Sony Announces PlayStation 5 Price Increases in the UK Effective April

lite News Desk 2 min read

At a glance

  • Sony will raise UK PlayStation 5 prices starting 2 April 2026
  • The disc version will increase from £479.99 to £569.99
  • Sony cited global economic pressures for the price change

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that the recommended retail prices for PlayStation 5 consoles in the United Kingdom will increase in April 2026. The company stated that ongoing global economic conditions influenced the decision to adjust prices.

The new pricing will take effect from 2 April 2026 and will apply to all major PlayStation 5 models available in the UK. This adjustment follows a previous price increase implemented by Sony in August 2025, which was also attributed to economic challenges.

According to the announcement, the PlayStation 5 disc version will see its recommended retail price rise from £479.99 to £569.99. The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and PlayStation 5 Pro models will also be subject to higher prices.

The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will increase from £429.99 to £519.99, while the PlayStation 5 Pro will move from £699.99 to £789.99. These changes were outlined in Sony’s official communication regarding the UK market.

What the numbers show

  • PlayStation 5 disc version: £479.99 to £569.99
  • PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: £429.99 to £519.99
  • PlayStation 5 Pro: £699.99 to £789.99

Sony stated that the primary reason for the price increases is “continued pressures in the global economic landscape.” The company has previously referenced similar economic factors when adjusting console prices in other regions and at earlier dates.

The price adjustments apply only to the United Kingdom, as specified in Sony’s announcement. The company has not indicated any additional changes for other markets in the same statement.

In August 2025, Sony raised PlayStation 5 prices in the UK, citing a “challenging economic environment” at that time. The upcoming April 2026 increase marks the second consecutive year of price adjustments for these products in the region.

Sony’s announcement did not include further details regarding potential future pricing or additional market changes. The company’s stated rationale for the current increase remains focused on global economic conditions.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.

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