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GameStop Is Hoping PS5 Pro Buyers Are Desperate Enough To Pay $500 Over MSRP

GameStop is selling used PS5 Pro consoles for $1,400, a $500 markup over Sony's recommended retail price. The price hike is due to a global shortage of the console, driven by silicon scarcity and AI-driven demand. The shortage is expected to last into 2027. Gamers are seeking to upgrade their consoles for upcoming games like Grand Theft Auto 6.

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  • ✓ GameStop lists a used PS5 Pro for $1,399.99, $500 above Sony's $899.99 recommended price.
  • ✓ The PS5 Pro shortage is driven by silicon scarcity and AI-driven demand.
  • ✓ The shortage is expected to last well into 2027.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Multiple sources confirmed GameStop's used PS5 Pro listing at $1,400, a $500 markup over MSRP.

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  1. GameStop lists used PS5 Pro for $500 over MSRP amid shortage

    GameStop is selling used PS5 Pro consoles for $1,400, a $500 markup over Sony's recommended retail price. The price hike is due to a global shortage of the console, driven by silicon scarcity and AI-driven demand. The shortage is expected to last into 2027. Gamers are seeking to upgrade their consoles for upcoming games like Grand Theft Auto 6.

    Why it matters

    The PS5 Pro shortage is attributed to silicon scarcity and increased demand driven by AI applications. This shortage has led to price inflation, with retailers like GameStop capitalizing on the situation. The price hike has sparked backlash from consumers.

    What is confirmed

    • GameStop lists a used PS5 Pro for $1,399.99, $500 above Sony's $899.99 recommended price.
    • The PS5 Pro shortage is driven by silicon scarcity and AI-driven demand.
    • The shortage is expected to last well into 2027.

    Still unconfirmed

    • An alleged internal message reportedly said the higher pricing was "intentional."

    What to watch next

    • Sony's production and supply chain updates
    • GameStop's response to consumer backlash
    • Release and sales data for Grand Theft Auto 6
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. Engadget — GameStop Is Hoping PS5 Pro Buyers Are Desperate Enough To Pay $500 Over MSRP
    2. Forbes — Where Can You Buy A PS5 Pro For ‘GTA 6’? At GameStop, For $1,400
    3. BGR — The Price Of A Used PlayStation 5 Pro Is Through The Roof
    4. IGN — GameStop and Third-Party Resellers Raise Used PS5 Pro Price to $1,400 — a $500 Markup on Sony's RRP
    5. https://tech-insider.org/ — PS5 Pro Shortage: Refurb Price Hits $1,399, Up 55% [2026]
    6. lazyfounder.in — PlayStation 5 Pro Shortage Drives Prices $500 Above MSRP as ...
    7. www.engadget.com — GameStop Is Hoping PS5 Pro Buyers Are Desperate Enough To Pay $500 Over MSRP
    8. mashable.com — PS5 Pro stock updates: Where to buy Sony's console for 'GTA 6' without overpaying
    9. meridian48.com — GameStop Resells PS5 Pro Consoles at $500 Above MSRP
    10. techmymoney.com — GameStop PS5 Pro: Used Listing $500 Above Sony Price
    11. capitaldigest.com — GameStop Prices Used PS5 Pro $500 More Than New Console
    12. tech.yahoo.com — GameStop faces backlash after listing used PS5 Pros for ...
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