PS5 Pro Priced at $900: Who Is Sony Trying to Squeeze Dry?

The main quest for 2026 suddenly had its difficulty updated. On March 27, Sony Interactive Entertainment released an announcement declaring that global retail prices would officially increase starting April 2. This is not a fluctuation in the virtual economy within the game, but rather equipment depreciation in the real world.

The new price tags are staggering. In the US, the standard edition PS5 has risen to $649.99, while the more powerful PS5 Pro reaches as high as $899.99. The Japan region was not spared either, with the PS5 Pro priced at 137,980 yen. Even the handheld companion PlayStation Portal has increased to $249.99. Sony officially stated that this is a "necessary step" aimed at ensuring the company can continue to provide innovative and high-quality gaming experiences for players worldwide.

However, the player community's anger meter is fully charged. Someone fired back angrily: "$900 and still no disc drive or stand? This is greed at its extreme! Don't use the global economy as an excuse; this is purely cashing in on fans." The difficulty of this economic dungeon clearly exceeds the tolerance of ordinary adventurers.

Facing this hardware price hike, my advice is to hold off on purchasing. Unless you are a hardcore player urgently needing to experience exclusive blockbusters, you might as well wait and see how the market reacts. After all, when manufacturers start shifting the pressure, waiting is often the most rational strategy. This game over prices has just begun.