PS5 prices rise in multiple regions worldwide | Xbox press conference reveals information on several new titles

1.Sony Interactive Entertainment raises its price.PS5 console price

Sony Interactive Entertainment today (On March 27, it was announced that due to the continued severity of the global economic environment,The prices of PS5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal will see another increase. This price hike will take effect on April 2nd. Below are the suggested retail prices for each region.

Chinese mainland

· PS5 disc drive version: 4399 yuan

· PS5 Digital Edition: 3999 yuan

· PS5 Pro: 6299 yuan

USA

· PS5 disc drive version: 9.99

· PS5 Digital Edition: 9.99

· PS5 Pro: 9.99

· PS Portal: 9.99

Japan

· PS5 disc drive version: 97,980 yen

· PS5 Digital Edition: 89,980 yen

· PS5 Pro: 137,980 yen

· PS Portal: ¥39,980

(Japan-exclusive edition)The PS5 will remain priced at 55,000 yen.

Europe

· PS5 disc drive version: €649.99

· PS5 Digital Edition: €599.99

· PS5 Pro: €899.99

· PS Portal: €219.99

2.Xbox press conference reveals information on several new titles.

Xbox held a partner game showcase in the early hours of March 27th, revealing information on several new titles. Here are the key takeaways from the event:

·The new work of the Dragon Among Men StudioA new trailer for *Stranger Than Heaven* has been released. The game spans five eras and five cities, where players will experience the struggles of gangsters. It will launch on Xbox Game Pass, and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. More information will be revealed on May 7th.

• The latest installment in the Serious Sam series, Serious Sam A new trailer for "Shattered Universe" has been released. This game combines...Featuring roguelike, multiplayer co-op, and first-person shooter elements, the game supports up to five players in a team. It is scheduled to launch in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

• Stalker2: The official Chernobyl Hearts website has announced its first major DLC, "Cost of Hope," scheduled for release in Summer 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This DLC will provide players with dozens of hours of gameplay, including a non-linear main and side questline, and introduce a new storyline.

The latest installment in the series, Life is Strange: Reunion, is now available. This game is available on [website/platform name - implied].The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Players will simultaneously play as Max and Chloe, experiencing the epic climax of a brand-new story.

Action-adventure gameMOOSA: A Dirty Fate has been officially announced. Inspired by 17th-century Korean history, players will take on the role of a samurai, fighting against monsters and corrupted humans in an adventure set against a dark and cruel historical backdrop. The game will be released in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, launching on Xbox Game Pass.

Hades2 will officially launch on April 14th for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms.confirmjoin inXGP;

The interactive movie game "Superhero Dispatch Center" will be available soon.It will be released on the Xbox Series X|S platform in the summer of 2026, supporting cross-platform play with XPA;

• The Mingchao will be held this yearLaunching in July on the Xbox Series X|S platform, this game supports cross-platform play with XPA, and XGP members can enjoy exclusive benefits;

·Super Chubby Boy"3D" will be officially released on March 31st. The game will be available on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC platforms, and will be included in XGP at launch.

Third-person science fiction actionThe RPG Expanse: Osiris Reborn has released a gameplay trailer. The game will begin its closed beta test on April 22nd and will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). It is expected to launch in Spring 2027 and will be available on XGP at launch.