Sony’s bestselling console is about to get more expensive Had your eye on a new PlayStation 5? Now is a good time to hit the checkout, as Sony is increasing the price by £90 in the UK from Thursday 2 April, due to “continued pressures in the global economic landscape”, according to the brand. Alex Lee , gaming expert and senior tech critic for The Independent , said: “This marks Sony’s third PS5 price hike since the console first launched in 2020, and it affects the entire generation of