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GameStop is selling used PlayStation 5 Pro consoles for $1,399.99 to $1,499.99, exceeding the $899.99 price of new units. This markup reflects a severe global shortage driven by AI data center demand for memory chips and the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. While Sony has raised its own prices, retailers are capitalizing on scarcity, with used units now costing more than new ones in many cases.
GameStop is selling used PlayStation 5 Pro consoles for $1,399.99, exceeding the $899.99 price of new units. An internal memo confirms this markup is intentional due to severe stock shortages driven by the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 launch and global memory chip constraints.
GameStop has raised the price of used PlayStation 5 Pro consoles to $1,399.99 for digital models and $1,499.99 for disc versions, exceeding the $899.99 cost of new units. An internal memo confirms the markup is intentional due to severe stock shortages driven by the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI and ongoing memory chip constraints.
GameStop has raised the price of pre-owned PlayStation 5 Pro consoles to $1,400 for digital editions and $1,500 for physical versions, exceeding the $900 cost of new units. This pricing strategy, confirmed by an internal memo, reflects severe supply shortages driven by the upcoming November launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
GameStop is raising the price of used PlayStation 5 Pro consoles to $1,399 for digital editions and $1,499 for physical versions, exceeding the current new retail price of $899. This move, effective October 6, 2026, reflects severe stock shortages driven by the upcoming November 19 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. While new units remain out of stock at major retailers, used units are now priced higher due to intense consumer demand and scalper activity.
Sony has introduced a lottery system for PS5 Pro purchases in Japan to manage severe supply shortages driven by the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. To apply, customers must hold a Japanese Sony account with at least 60 hours of playtime on PS4 or PS5 hardware between September 27, 2024, and September 27, 2026. Applications are open until October 7, with winners notified on October 26. The system aims to prevent scalping and ensure consoles reach active gamers before the November launch of GTA 6, as global DRAM shortages continue to limit production.
Sony Japan has implemented a lottery system for PS5 Pro purchases to manage shortages driven by GTA 6 anticipation. Eligibility requires 60 hours of playtime on PS4 or PS5 hardware between September 2024 and September 2026. Applications are open until October 7, with results announced by October 26 to ensure delivery before the November launch. Standard PS5 models remain in stock, while the Pro faces scarcity due to global DRAM shortages and high demand for enhanced graphics.
Constructing a desktop PC with performance equivalent to the PlayStation 5 Pro costs approximately $1,500 in 2026, significantly more than the console's $899.99 price tag. While the PS5 Pro uses a custom AMD chip and 16GB of GDDR6 memory, a comparable PC build requires a Ryzen 5 7600X processor, a Radeon RX 9060 XT or Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti graphics card, and additional components. The price gap widens further when accounting for peripherals like monitors and keyboards, which are not included in the console's cost. Despite similar hardware specs, PC performance may vary due to lack of console-specific optimization, and the PS5 Pro retains exclusive titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 that lack confirmed PC versions.
Naughty Dog marked The Last of Us Day 2026 with a charity stream for AbleGamers, a collaboration with Sucker Punch, and new digital content for PlayStation and PC. The event highlighted technical updates for the PS5 Pro and expanded the franchise's presence across Sony's ecosystem.
BGR reports that the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti is the closest PC equivalent to the PlayStation 5 Pro, matching its performance in titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Alan Wake 2. While the PS5 Pro offers superior console convenience and 45% faster GPU performance than the base PS5, the RTX 5060 Ti provides advantages like DLSS upscaling and multi-frame generation that consoles lack.
Sony is rolling out an upgraded PS5 Pro version of PSSR in phases starting March 16, using an AMD-backed neural network from Project Amethyst to boost upscaling, fidelity, and stability. A first batch of titles from Capcom, CD Projekt Red, Konami, Square Enix, Remedy, and others will benefit—including Silent Hill F and Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Control, Alan Wake 2, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Nioh 3, Rise of the Ronin, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Dragon's Dogma 2—with six months of post-launch refinement and Cyberpunk 2077's upgrade coming in the not-too-distant future.
Marathon will be PS5 Pro Enhanced, using Sony’s Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to render the game at 5K internally and deliver a sharp 4K image, with PSSR 2.0 reportedly boosting performance ahead of a March 2026 availability window.
Sony has released a new model of the PlayStation 5 Pro, the CFI-7100B01, which addresses overheating, noise, and power consumption issues of the previous version without sacrificing performance, indicating ongoing improvements and hints at future console developments.
Sony is offering a $100 discount on the PlayStation 5 Pro, reducing the price to around $690 at major retailers until December 25th, making it a good opportunity for gamers to upgrade to Sony's most powerful console with enhanced graphics and performance features.
The new PlayStation 5 Pro CFI-7121 model offers improved power efficiency (2-3%), runs cooler, and is quieter than the original, with minor hardware changes like a lighter heatsink and different fan. The DualSense controller saw minimal updates, mainly removing the back microphone to reduce costs. Overall, these small upgrades enhance performance without significant changes or cost increases.