https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gamestop-is-hoping-ps5-pro-buyers-are-desperate-enough-to-pay-500-over-msrpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gamestop-is-hoping-ps5-pro-buyers-are-desperate-enough-to-pay-500-over-msrphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gamestop-is-hoping-ps5-pro-buyers-are-desperate-enough-to-pay-500-over-msrp#u120854Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:23:39 +0000GameStop 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 mattersThe 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 bac