By @tomsguide
Publication Date: 2026-03-29 10:15:00
Another day, another announcement of video game console price hikes. I don’t even bat an eye anymore.
It seems like every couple of months, news of console price hikes hits my timeline. Just recently, more news came of Sony PlayStation products being hit with a price increase. This one’s taking effect on April 2 worldwide in the US, UK, Europe, and Japanese territories.
So here’s a breakdown of how much more money you’ll be spending on a Sony gaming console next month in the US: a standard PS5 will go from $549.99 to $649.99, the digital edition will increase from $499.99 to $599.99, the PS5 Pro’s price hike is going from $749.99 to $899.99, and the PS Portal handheld device will be increasing from $199 to $249.99.
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ChatGPT
I leaped into action during this mission by using this prompt with ChatGPT: Find me the best deals for a PS5 Pro in the US from major retailers.
The chatbot was quite aware of the…
