In 2024, Sony refreshed the PS5 by releasing the PS5 Pro, a supercharged version of the console with various improvements to its specs and form factor. While the PS5 with a disc drive retailed for $499 at launch, the PS5 Pro launched with an MSRP of $699 — without a disc drive. This triggered conversations about whether the premium console was worth the upcharge. When Sony raised the PS5 Pro price to a whopping $899 on April 2, 2026, those conversations began anew. After all, $900 is a whole...
