PlayStation 5 Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

Sony sells the PS5 in two standard versions: a Digital Edition with no disc drive and a model that plays physical discs. A third console, the PS5 Pro, sits well above both. Which one you pay for depends mostly on whether you still buy games on disc and how much graphics performance you want.

List prices went up in 2026, so older articles and old retailer listings may show lower numbers. The tables below separate today's prices from the earlier ones, and the figures come from TechRadar, last checked Oct 12, 2026.

The Digital Edition is the cheapest way into the PS5 lineup at $599.99. The disc model costs $649.99. The PS5 Pro is listed at $899.99.

These are manufacturer list prices for the console itself. Sales tax, extra controllers, games, and a subscription are separate. If a store bundles a game with the console, compare the bundle against the console price on its own before assuming it is a deal.

Both standard consoles run the same games; only the disc drive differs.

• Digital Edition. It costs less and suits players who buy games from the PlayStation Store. You cannot play physical discs, and you cannot resell or lend a digital game the way you can a disc.
• Disc model. It costs more but plays physical games and Blu-ray discs. It also lets you buy used games, which can offset the higher console price over time.

If you already own a stack of PS5 discs, the disc model is the practical choice. If every game you plan to buy is digital, the Digital Edition saves money up front.

Sony raised console prices on April 2, 2026. Before that date the disc model listed at $549.99 and the Digital Edition at $499.99.

Used consoles and unsold retail stock can still appear at the earlier prices, so a listing below today's list price is not automatically suspicious. It may simply be older inventory or a secondhand unit. Check the seller, the warranty, and whether the console is the model you expect before you buy.

The PS5 Pro lists at $899.99, which is a large step above both standard models. It is aimed at players who care about the best available graphics and frame rates on a compatible TV. If you play on an older or basic display, you may not see much benefit for the extra money.

The standard PS5 still plays the same library. For most households that mainly want to play the major releases, the standard console is enough, and the savings can go toward games or accessories.

The console price is rarely the whole bill. Plan for a few extras before you check out.

• Games. New releases from Sony and other publishers are sold separately, and prices vary by title.
• A second controller. Local multiplayer needs one for each player.
• Online subscription. Playing most games online requires a PlayStation Plus membership, which Sony charges on a recurring basis. Check the PlayStation site for current plan prices.
• Storage. If you install many large games, you may eventually want extra storage.
• A warranty or protection plan. Retailers sometimes offer these at checkout. They are optional.

Sony sells consoles through PlayStation Direct, and large electronics retailers carry them too. The list price is usually the same at authorized sellers, so the real differences come from bundles, trade-in offers, and short sales. Retailers sometimes discount the console or include a game during major shopping events, but those offers come and go.

When you compare, check that the listing names the exact model. A search for "PS5" can return the Digital Edition, the disc model, and the Pro together. Look at the storage size and edition in the title, and confirm the seller is the retailer itself rather than a third party reselling at a markup.

Repair prices depend on the fault. A controller problem, a disc drive failure, and a cooling or power issue are very different jobs. Sony's support site lists repair and warranty options by region, and it will tell you what is covered if the console is still under its standard warranty. For out-of-warranty repairs, ask for a written quote before you agree to work, and compare it with the price of a replacement console.