PS5 Pro Consoles Aren’t Selling Out

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PS5 Pro Consoles Aren't Selling Out

Key Takeaways

  • The PlayStation 5 Pro is still up for pre-order in the United States and United Kingdom.
  • Some believe that this is a bad sign for Sony, pointing to the console’s high price tag as a major deterrent for prospective buyers.
  • Others are happy to be able to snag a PS5 Pro at their leisure, rather than having to fight against scalpers.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the ongoing saga of the PlayStation 5 Pro has been quite intriguing. Having witnessed the frenzy surrounding the release of the original PS5 back in 2020, I can’t help but feel a sense of deja vu with this new console. The high price tag is certainly a point of contention for many, myself included. However, being able to pre-order without having to fight against scalpers is a definite silver lining.

Fresh findings suggest that the PlayStation 5 Premium Edition remains available for purchase in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The PS5 Premium Edition has sparked mixed reactions ever since its unveiling, with some gamers appreciating its enhanced specifications while others have criticized its expensive cost.

Announced in early September, the PS5 Pro is set to launch on November 7, 2024. Pre-orders for this model are already being accepted from eager consumers. While the PS5 Pro will share the same game library as the initial PlayStation 5, numerous games will be enhanced for the PS5 Pro. This includes well-known titles such as “Alan Wake 2”, “Dragon’s Dogma 2”, “Dragon Age: The Veilguard”, “The Last of Us Part 1” and “Part 2”, and “No Man’s Sky”.

This past week, Tom Warren, a senior editor at The Verge, disclosed that neither in the US nor the UK has the PS5 Pro been completely sold out. According to Warren’s report, the high price of $700 might be preventing potential purchasers from buying it. Some found this statement contentious, leading Matt Piscatella, an analyst at Circana, to comment that Warren should focus more on promoting AI technology. Piscatella later stated that a console still being available for pre-order is far from a negative aspect. Piscatella subsequently deleted his comment and reposted it on BlueSky.

PlayStation 5 Pro’s High Price Could Be Affecting Its Popularity

Discussing one of September’s hotly debated gaming topics, the unveiling of the PS5 Pro, has sparked a fair share of controversy. However, prior to its launch, it has also gained a loyal following. Notably, a developer from No Man’s Sky recently expressed admiration for the PS5 Pro, describing it as “incredibly impressive.

Many people have issues with the PS5 Pro mainly due to its steep price and lack of unique games compared to the original PS5. To add salt to the wound, the $700 price point is too expensive for many potential buyers, especially when considering that this version won’t offer any exclusive games not already available on the standard model. Moreover, in countries like the United Kingdom, the PS5 Pro can cost as much as $919.

To put it simply, it’s premature to determine the success of the console at this point. The swift sell-out of the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition indicates that there is indeed some level of interest, albeit a portion appears to be from those looking to resell the hardware for inflated prices. Moreover, as Piscatella noted, being able to buy the console without relying on scalpers is certainly not a bad thing, and many Sony fans were frustrated by the scarcity of PS5s during its initial release in 2020.

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2024-09-30 20:15