Published on, Aug. 21 -- August 21, 2025 1:52 PM

Sony has announced a $50 increase in PlayStation 5 prices in the United States due to a challenging economic environment and rising tariffs on imported goods, officials confirmed Wednesday.

Tariffs imposed by the US government have raised the cost of goods entering the country, forcing companies like Sony to decide whether to absorb the cost or pass it on to consumers.

Isabelle Tomatis, vice president of global marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment, said the company navigates a challenging global economic environment, and the price adjustment reflects the impact of negotiated 15 percent tariffs.

As a result, the new PS5 retail price in the US will be $550, the Digital Edition pric...