Pre-Owned PS5 Pro Prices Surge
GameStop and third-party resellers have raised the price of used PS5 Pro consoles to as much as $1,400 — a $500 markup on Sony's suggested retail price.
GameStop updated its website with a pre-owned price point of $1,399 for the digital console. Third-party resellers on Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart have also adjusted prices similarly. The markup stems from strong demand for Sony's premium hardware.
High Demand and Shortages Drive Costs
Demand remains elevated in anticipation of major releases like GTA 6. Persistent component shortages have constrained supply, prompting retailers and secondary markets to capitalize on the scarcity.
While such sums approach the cost of a gaming PC, many buyers are motivated by the platform requirements for upcoming titles, forcing consumers to weigh heavy markups against missing out.
This generation marks a departure from traditional hardware price trajectories, with console prices rising rather than falling over time. Reviewers previously noted that the console's initial retail price was already a substantial investment.
The PlayStation 5 Pro offers measurable performance and graphical enhancements for supported titles, though buyers must weigh those improvements against the steep financial barrier.
