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GameStop is Raising the Price of the PS5 Pro
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If you thought the initial price tag on the PS5 Pro was a bit steep, hold onto your wallets—GameStop is about to make it even more absurd.
A leaked internal memo suggests that GameStop is hiking the prices on pre-owned PS5 Pro consoles to eye-watering levels. We’re talking $1,399 for the digital version and $1,499 for the disc model. To put that in perspective, the console launched with an MSRP of $699. Yes, you read that correctly: GameStop is planning to charge nearly double the original retail price for a used unit.
So, how is this even legal? It’s a “perfect storm” of supply and demand. Between Sony’s manufacturing hiccups and the looming shadow of GTA VI, demand is skyrocketing. Because GameStop sells these as “pre-owned,” they can bypass standard MSRP caps and price their stock based on whatever the chaotic secondary market (like eBay) dictates.
Will gamers actually pay $1,500 for a used console? Given the current shortage and the hype for upcoming titles, it looks like GameStop is betting that the answer is a very expensive “yes.”