PS5 Pro: Scalpers are unable to profit from the new console

The PS5 Pro was finally launched last Thursday (08). However, its exorbitant price is still the subject of heated discussions on social media. Apparently, not even scalpers, who buy devices to pass them on later at prices well above average, are managing to profit from the new console.

While there are still some sellers trying to cash in on the PS5 Pro, eBay UK currently has several sellers listing the £700 device for £680 — a more affordable price than retail. At auctions, for example, it is possible to find the console for between £510 and £670.

Even in Japan, the PS5 Pro is being sold cheaper on resale sites

The situation for money changers does not improve much in other parts of the world, such as Japan itself, for example. According to the website Otaku Research Institutealthough the PS5 Pro is apparently sold out at most Japanese retailers, some stores were selling the device without the need for reservations.

No To be boughta Japanese resale site, you can find the PlayStation 5 Pro for around US$130 more than the listed price. However, as noted by Otaku Research Instituteseveral sellers on the platform are passing on the console at a discount “because several items were purchased.”

PS5 Pro is not missing, but the disc player is

Although the PS5 Pro is being sold cheaper by scalpers around the world, it seems that the external disc player is missing from the shelves.

It’s worth remembering that the Japanese giant’s new console is digital — that is, if you want an option with a disc player, you must buy it separately. The listed price of the external unit is US$79.99 / £99.99 (or R$650 in Brazil), but the item is currently sold out in all major retailers abroad.

Well, the lack of a disc player in stores is a big opportunity for scalpers, who are selling the external drive for between £150 and £250 — much more expensive compared to the listed price.

What does Sony say about the price of the PS5 Pro?

While some retailers and resellers are struggling to deal with the price of the PS5 Pro, Sony said the console’s high value is not hindering sales of the product. The model would have surpassed the initial sales of the PS4 Pro, for example.

“In terms of price, a lot of people have made different comments about it, but the price of the PS5 Pro hasn’t had a negative impact, I think,” said Hiroki Totoki, president of Sony. “Hardcore users are the focus of this hardware.”

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