Is the all-digital, $749.99 PS5 Pro worth $200 more than the base PS5 with an optical drive? I break down the differences between the two Sony consoles to help you decide which system has the most bang for the buck.

Sony says the popular gaming system’s price increase is due to a “challenging economic environment.”

The price changes come after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from global manufacturing hubs such as China and Japan, leading to fears of supply chain disruptions and high...