Starting tomorrow, Sony will raise the prices of its PS5 consoles in the U.S. due to "navigating a challenging economic environment," according to the company

Sony has announced an increase in the cost of the PlayStation 5 in the United States, effective August 21.

In a succinct message on the PlayStation Blog during Gamescom, Sony revealed the new pricing structure for all PS5 models, including the standard, digital, and PS5 Pro versions. Starting tomorrow, the prices will be:

• PlayStation 5 – $549.99
• PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – $499.99
• PlayStation 5 Pro – $749.99

Previously, these versions were priced at $499.99, $449.99, and $699.99, respectively.

The company explained that, much like many international companies, they are dealing with a challenging economic landscape and consequently have chosen to raise the retail prices of PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. starting August 21. Prices for accessories will remain stable, and Sony confirmed there are "no other price changes to announce for additional markets."

In related news, it's been recently disclosed that Forza Horizon 5's PS5 version has sold over three million copies. This achievement makes it the best-selling new PS5 game of 2025 to date.