There's a very old -school solution for the PS5 Pro's $700 sticker price, assuming a major retailer doesn't make some changes

September 11, 2024 | 05:01am

Doctors Hate This One Weird Trick For Getting A PS5 Pro For About $350

There's a very old -school solution for the PS5 Pro's $700 sticker price, assuming a major retailer doesn't make some changes

GameStop is offering between $350 to $385 in store credit for used PlayStation 5 consoles, with the higher prices for models with the disc drive. But if a significant number of gamers pursue that strategy, would GameStop keep that trade in value or lower the amount that it offers? Just because GameStop is offering those rates now doesn't guarantee that it will in November. That would throw a wrench in this strategy, especially since GameStop is facing more store closures. Additionally, the PS5 Pro doesn't come with a disc drive, with the optional add-on costing another $80. Unfortunately, it's already selling out across multiple retailers.

That strategy also runs into a problem if gamers haven't upgraded to a PS5 yet. Without a modern console to trade in, getting a PS5 Pro remains prohibitively expensive for some fans. But if a lot of used PS5 consoles suddenly hit the market--even with GameStop's markup--then perhaps that's a solution for anyone who hasn't joined the current console generation yet.

Sony will release the PS5 Pro on November 7.

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