$900 PS5 Pro Selling Out During PlayStation Blackout Amid GTA 6 Fever
Sony’s PS5 Pro, priced at $900, is experiencing sellouts across the US, driven largely by anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6. Remarkably, this strong demand persists despite an organized blackout protest from PlayStation users who have pledged to keep their consoles unplugged indefinitely.
The PS5 Pro’s shortage has created opportunity for resellers, with third-party vendors on Amazon charging as high as $1,300 for the premium console model. This represents a significant markup from the official $900 retail price.
The PS5 Pro, Sony’s most powerful console iteration, features advanced hardware capabilities designed to maximize performance for demanding titles like GTA 6. A notable point of contention for some consumers is the PS5 Pro’s omission of a disc drive, requiring players to purchase games through digital distribution.
The situation illustrates the tension between consumer activism and the gravitational pull of major franchise releases, with the high retail demand suggesting that upcoming blockbuster titles may ultimately eclipse boycott efforts.