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You’ll be hard-pressed to find a PlayStation 5 Pro<\/a> in stock right now. Major retailers, including PlayStation Direct<\/a>, Best Buy<\/a>, Amazon<\/a> (including bundle offers), Target<\/a>, and Walmart<\/a>, are sold out. With the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI<\/em><\/a>, the reseller market has gotten a little ridiculous (as has everything else).<\/p>\n Beyond the obvious hype for Rockstar’s next release, Sony is dealing with broader supply chain bottlenecks. The global AI boom is squeezing the semiconductor market<\/a>, which means Sony can’t build consoles fast enough. According to distributor reports<\/a>, these supply constraints could keep stock tight well into 2027.<\/p>\n Naturally, scalpers are having a field day. We’ve seen third-party listings on reseller sites (and even GameStop’s official pre-owned page<\/a>) gouging buyers for $1,300 to $1,500+ for a console that retails for $899<\/a>. Sony is taking the issue so<\/em> seriously that in Japan, they’re forcing buyers to enter a lottery<\/a> \u2014 and prove they’ve clocked at least 60 hours of PS4 or PS5 playtime over the last two years \u2014 just for a chance to buy a PS5 Pro.<\/p>\n If you absolutely have to buy one today<\/em> and have money to burn, here’s what the third-party market currently looks like:<\/p>\n \n Mashable Deals<\/span>\n <\/p>\n GameStop:<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>A pre-owned unit will currently run you $1,329.99.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Swappa:<\/strong><\/a> This is a legitimate, verified marketplace for used tech. However, verified PS5 Pro listings are currently sitting at $1,338.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n StockX:<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>The popular resale bidding site currently has the console hovering around $1,290.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Macy’s<\/strong><\/a> and Walmart:<\/a><\/strong> <\/strong>Don’t be fooled by third-party sellers on major retail sites. A low-rated seller on Walmart<\/a> is currently asking $1,644.99 (open-box units are already sold out), while a third-party seller on Macy’s<\/a> is asking a staggering $1,749.99.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mercari:<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>We found a listing here for $800. Since this is $100 below the official MSRP for a highly coveted, sold-out item, it’s almost certainly a scam. Avoid it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n If you’re set on securing a Pro before launch day, here’s how to play the restock game without burning a hole in your wallet:<\/p>\n Sign up for stock alerts. <\/strong>Restocks happen in small, sudden waves. Set up notifications through stock-tracking accounts on X (like @PS5StockUpdater<\/a>) or apps like HotStock<\/a> to get pinged the second inventory hits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bookmark and refresh product pages. <\/strong>Keep direct product pages saved for PlayStation Direct<\/a>, Best Buy<\/a>, Amazon<\/a>, Target<\/a>, and Walmart<\/a>. PlayStation Direct in particular occasionally drops invite-only or queue-based stock.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Check local inventory. <\/strong>Sometimes brick-and-mortar stores (like local GameStops or Target stores) receive small physical allocations that don’t always show up online right away. It never hurts to ask an associate in person.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Preorder the game now. <\/strong>Don’t hold your breath for a last-minute GTA 6<\/em> PS5 Pro console bundle. Secure your physical or digital preorder now<\/em><\/a> so you’re ready to go, no matter which console sits under your TV on day one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n Topics<\/span>Why is the PS5 Pro out of stock?<\/h2>\n
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