As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and exasperation at Sony’s latest announcement. The PS5 Pro, with its sleek PS1 color scheme, evokes a sense of nostalgia that is hard to resist. However, the skyrocketing prices on eBay, where some are asking for an eye-watering $3,000, makes me question whether these limited-edition consoles are worth it, especially when I remember the days when we used to line up for a chance to get our hands on a brand new console.
As a devoted PlayStation enthusiast, I was beyond thrilled last week when Sony unveiled a fresh lineup of PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles to mark the 30th anniversary of our beloved gaming platform. The designs, reminiscent of the iconic PS1 color scheme and brimming with nostalgic elements, have ignited excitement among fans like me. Given their limited-edition status, it’s no surprise that they flew off the shelves when preorders went live in the UK today. Just as predicted, these coveted consoles are already appearing on eBay at inflated prices.
A brief look at the website shows that some of the limited PS5 Pro consoles (only 12,300 are being manufactured by Sony) are being sold for as much as $3,000 apiece. Initially priced at £959.99 in the UK, the official US price will be announced later today. Unlike the standard PS5 Pro which retails for $700, this commemorative bundle comes with additional features such as a disc drive cover, an extra DualSense Edge controller, PlayStation shaped cable ties, and more, causing its price to exceed the usual $700 cost.
On eBay, there’s just one listing for a PS5 Pro bundle valued at an astonishing $10,000. This amount is more than enough to purchase fourteen standard PS5 Pro consoles and still have spare cash for some games. It’s important to remember that the asking price for this PS5 Pro bundle and its potential selling price can be vastly different. Many of these listings offer eBay’s “Best Offer” option, enabling buyers to negotiate prices with sellers.
If you’re looking to secure a standard PlayStation 5 model, preorders are now available at PlayStation Direct, with major retailers following suit from October 10th. The latest PS5 edition boasts an enhanced GPU and a 2TB SSD. However, it is a digital-only console out of the box, requiring a $80 add-on if you wish to use physical discs on it.
“Jordan Ramée found it challenging to recommend the PlayStation 5 Pro, especially since many players who already own the regular PS5 might not see the need for an upgrade. This was his initial thought before trying out the PS5 Pro and remains so after using it for a while.
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2024-09-26 16:38