Scalper Wants $10,000 to “Attempt” to Buy PS5 Pro

Scalper Wants $10,000 to "Attempt" to Buy PS5 Pro

Key Takeaways

  • PlayStation fans are criticizing a recent eBay listing demanding $10,000 for an “attempt” to pre-order a limited-edition PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary bundle.
  • Not only is the price absurd, but it doesn’t even guarantee a PS5 Pro bundle.
  • With PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary bundle pre-orders going live on September 26, there’s a lot of worry over how many of the 12,300 units will be bought up by scalpers.

As a lifelong PlayStation fan who has been through the hype and heartache of console launches since the original PlayStation, I must say that this eBay listing for a $10,000 “attempt” to pre-order the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary bundle is nothing short of ludicrous. It’s like asking me to pay top dollar for a lottery ticket with no guarantee of winning.


As a dedicated gamer, I recently stumbled upon an ad from an online seller offering a whopping $10,000 for a supposed “attempt” to secure a highly coveted 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro console. It’s important to note that only 12,300 of these special edition bundles are set to hit the market this year, but the asking price is far from realistic, and it’s uncertain whether the seller can even deliver on such a promise.

It seems quite clear that the $700 price of the PS5 Pro has sparked significant anger across a broad spectrum. Many are doubting whether the console’s enhanced capabilities justify such high pricing, more so after whispers about major games like GTA 6 not including a 60fps mode on the PS5 Pro. As yet, in-depth performance assessments of the PS5 Pro have not emerged, but it’s important to remember that it’s aimed directly at the niche group of enthusiasts prepared to spend whatever is necessary for top-tier performance on a console.

Shortly following the unveiling of the PS5 Pro, Sony introduced a 30th Anniversary line of PS5 consoles and DualSense controllers in the original gray tones of the first PlayStation console. This collection includes a PS5 Pro package containing the console, two DualSense controllers (one regular and one DualSense Edge), a charging stand, and a custom disc drive cover. As of now, Sony hasn’t disclosed the price for this bundle, but an eBay seller is already asking an excessive $10,000 not for the actual bundle, but simply to have a chance at securing one.

Absurd eBay Listing Wants $10,000 for PS5 Pro Pre-Order “Attempt

Scalper Wants $10,000 to "Attempt" to Buy PS5 Pro

Even before the $10,000 price tag, the “Attempt to buy” proposition is extremely ridiculous, especially since it’s obviously free for prospective PS5 Pro buyers if they do it themselves. Granted, Sony has somewhat complicated the PS5 Pro’s pre-order process with the PlayStation Direct exclusivity in supported regions, but that still doesn’t necessitate a $10,000 fee for the same. Another eBay listing demanding $5,000 for a possible PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary bundle pre-order has cropped up as well, but thankfully, fans have protested against these price gougers online.

This week, on September 26, pre-orders for the 30th Anniversary edition of the PS5 Pro bundle will become available. Those lucky enough to secure one will receive their exclusive console on November 21. It’s unclear how many of the 12,300 limited-edition PS5 Pro consoles will end up in the hands of scalpers, but it’s expected that they will sell out swiftly.

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2024-09-23 20:24