The GTA VI Rush Is Drying Up New PS5 Pro Stock, and GameStop Now Wants $1,399 for Used Units

Key Points:

• GameStop will increase the price of preowned PS5 Pro consoles starting October 6, with used units priced higher than new ones ($1399 digital, $1499 physical), due to high demand and limited availability of new consoles.
• The price hike is linked to the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is driving many gamers to upgrade to the PS5 Pro, making new units scarce and inflating used console prices.
• The PS5 Pro originally launched in November 2024 at $699, but has undergone multiple price increases due to economic factors, tariffs, and rising component costs, with the current new unit price at $899.
• Rising memory prices, driven by demand from AI data centers and expired fixed-price component contracts, have significantly contributed to the console's escalating costs.
• This situation is unusual as console prices traditionally decrease over time, but the PS5 Pro's used price now doubles its original launch price, reflecting unprecedented market conditions ahead of a major game release.