PS5 Fat Review: Why You Shouldn't Upgrade to Pro 2026

PS5 price hike is officially here for 2026. With the PS5 Pro about to hit $899 (₱51k) and even the Slim models getting a price increase, is the original PS5 Fat "Tank" the only logical choice left for budget gamers? ​⚠️ EMERGENCY MARCH 2026 UPDATE: Sony just confirmed a global price hike starting April 2, 2026. 📉 PS5 Pro: Jumping to $899 (Approx ₱51,000+) 📉 PS5 Slim (Disc/Digital): Increasing by $100 (Approx ₱5,800+ hike) 📉 PS Portal: Increasing by $50 ​If you were about to buy a new Pro, STOP. This makes the PS5 Fat market the ultimate "Budget Nerdy" move before prices everywhere start to climb. Eyyy! What’s up, paps? Zakritus here. 🎮 ​With prices going UP instead of DOWN 6 years into the generation, being a Budget Nerd is a survival skill. Today, I’m reviewing my OG PS5 Fat to show you why this "Tank" is still the best value-for-money console in the Philippines for 2026. ​Why pay ₱50k+ for a Pro when you can get the same 60fps experience on a Fat model for half the price? ​In this video: ✅ The 2026 Price Crisis: Why the Slim & Pro hikes change everything. ✅ The "Tank" Advantage: Why OG cooling still wins in our PH heat. ✅ The Built-in Disc Drive: Saving ₱8k vs. the new "Digital-First" models. ✅ Gameplay Tests: Spider-Man, DMC 5, and Astro’s Playroom. ✅ Final Verdict: Should you buy the Fat model in 2026? Sony raising prices this late in the game is wild. 🤯 Are you sticking with your current console, or are you hunting for a second-hand Fat model before the April 2nd hike hits local shops? ​Let me know sa comments! If you found a solid deal on a Fat unit recently, drop the price and location below para matulungan natin yung ibang "Budget Nerds." 💸 Don't let the price hikes stop your grind. SUBSCRIBE for more honest reviews, budget hacks, and hardware tips. We’re pushing for 100 SUBS—let’s get it! 🫡 ​Business Inquiries: zakritus.inquiry@gmail.com ​#ps5 #ps5pro #ps5pricehike #budgetgaming #ps5review