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Refurbished PS5 Pros Are Now 50% More Expensive than New Ones at GameStop

Polygon.com • October 6, 2026 • technology

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GameStop has raised the prices of preowned PlayStation 5 Pro consoles to between $1,399.99 and $1,499.99, making them more expensive than new units, which average around $900.
The price hike is speculated to be linked to the recent "Relapse" jailbreak exploit, which allows older PS5 models without firmware 14.00 to run homebrew apps and emulate games, increasing demand for these consoles.
Sony released firmware 14.00 on September 16 to enhance security and prevent jailbreaking, especially ahead of the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch, making unupdated consoles more valuable to gamers seeking exploits.
GameStop offers trade-in values of $800-$850 for PS5 Pro owners, enabling them to potentially upgrade to new consoles at minimal additional cost amid the preowned price surge.
Despite many new PS5 units still lacking the latest firmware and thus being jailbreakable, GameStop's rapid price increase for used consoles remains unexplained but clearly visible to consumers.

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