Following the release of the major GTA 6 gameplay demo on Netflix yesterday, interest in the game has surged, directly leading to a shortage of PS5 Pro consoles. After the extended gameplay footage was released, most retailers sold out their stock of Sony's high-end console, with third-party sellers taking the opportunity to significantly mark up prices.
As of press time, players can still purchase the PS5 Pro for $899 from the official PlayStation Store. However, this appears to be the only major retail channel in the US currently with stock, and supplies are unlikely to last long.
Amazon still has units available, but they are all from third-party sellers priced as high as $1,299. The situation is similar at Walmart. Best Buy and Target are completely out of stock. It remains unclear whether anyone will actually buy at these prices, but eBay transaction data tells the whole story—brand-new consoles have sold for up to $1,200.
Sony is highly likely to replenish PS5 Pro stock for retailers before the official release of GTA 6, which precisely demonstrates the immense appeal of GTA 6. Players want to experience Rockstar's latest title in the best possible way and are clearly willing to pay a premium for it.
It has been confirmed that GTA 6 will receive exclusive optimizations for the PS5 Pro, though specific details have not yet been announced. Based on the extended gameplay demo, the game already looks stunning on the base PS5. However, even on the Pro model, maintaining a stable 60 FPS seems challenging.