As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I’ve seen it all – from the humble beginnings of 8-bit graphics to the stunning visuals of today’s next-gen consoles. The latest addition to this rollercoaster ride is Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro.
Immediately following the release of Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7, scalpers and resellers have been forced to sell their supply at a lower price due to overwhelming demand.
The mid-tier version of the standard PS5, named the Pro, was unveiled in September. It boasts enhanced storage capacity and advanced internal components. However, it faced backlash from consumers due to its high cost and absence of a built-in or provided optical disc drive.
With a touch of humor, it’s worth noting that the CD drive, priced at $79.99/£99.99 individually, has surprisingly become more profitable than the console itself. Many sold listings on eBay even show prices nearly doubling the original recommended retail price (RRP).
Regarding the PS5 Pro, it appears that the risk taken by third-party retailers in selling it hasn’t been profitable, as observed by VGC. Numerous listings on eBay show prices below the recommended $699.99/£699.99 retail price.
It’s unclear if the abundance of PlayStation 5 consoles currently available is due to Sony manufacturing more units to prevent severe shortages upon the initial launch or because there’s less consumer demand. Regardless, the fact that most prominent UK retailers still have stock days after release suggests a possible lower-than-expected interest from consumers.
On the flip side, the resale of the Pro’s Anniversary Edition, featuring multiple accessories and unique decor inspired by the original PlayStation, remains robust. Resellers are often seeking prices that are twice or even thrice the Recommended Retail Price (RRP).
In October, Sony unveiled strategies aimed at reducing scalping activities for the Anniversary Edition; however, given that numerous units are still being sold online by third parties, it seems these preventive steps may not have been overly effective.
Hey there, fellow gaming enthusiast! Aren’t sure if you should take the plunge and grab that PlayStation 5 Pro, even with the surprise discount? Here’s a rundown of all the PS5 Pro titles confirmed to get enhancements, along with those we expect to see enhanced versions in the future. Let’s make those gaming sessions even more immersive!
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2024-11-11 17:19