GameStop and retailers raise used PlayStation 5 Pro prices above retail price

Retailers have significantly increased the prices of used PlayStation 5 Pro consoles above the original manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). Game Developer and GameDev.net both reported that GameStop and other retailers are selling pre-owned PlayStation 5 Pro units for up to 66 percent over MSRP. Softonic and The FPS Review both reported that used units are listed for as much as 1,499.99 dollars at GameStop, while Wccftech reported used prices reaching 1,399 dollars. [1][2][7][8][9]

Game Developer reported that an internal company email shared on the GameStop subreddit advised employees of the price increase on PlayStation 5 Pro hardware. Game Developer and BGR both noted that the price surges indicate console demand currently exceeds supply. The FPS Review and Wccftech both reported that new inventory of the hardware is drying up as shoppers buy consoles ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. [1][3][7][9]

GameStop is an American video game and electronics retailer headquartered in Grapevine, Texas. Founded in Dallas in 1984 as Babbage's, the company took its current name in 1999 and operates thousands of retail stores worldwide. [10]

Separately, PlayStation LifeStyle reported that Sony Interactive Entertainment is rolling out a server-side software update for the console. The update adds a customization option to the PlayStation 5 Pro Welcome Hub, allowing players to select a background folder without requiring a manual download. [4][5]