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GameStop Is Now Selling Used PS5 Pros For $1400
kotaku.com • • technology
Key Points:
- GameStop has raised the price of used PlayStation 5 Pro consoles to $1,400-$1,500, significantly above the $900 retail price for new units, as the consoles become increasingly scarce ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's launch.
- A leaked internal memo revealed this price hike, which GameStop appears to have implemented intentionally, possibly to capitalize on high demand and limited supply.
- Former GameStop employees suggest the company is prioritizing selling used PS5 Pros at inflated prices to maximize profits, as new consoles are difficult to stock and must be sold at the fixed retail price or bundled.
- Other major retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon also have PS5 Pros listed above $1,400, but these prices come from third-party sellers rather than the stores themselves.
- Despite Sony's assurance of sufficient production capacity, the PS5 Pro remains hard to find, driving up prices in the resale market and frustrating gamers.
