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PS5 Pro Sells Out Amid Price Hike Fears
30 Mar
Summary
- PS5 Pro sales surge as Sony announces price increases.
- Console price to rise by $150 / £90 on April 2, 2026.
- PS5 Pro now Amazon's best-selling PlayStation model in the US.
Amidst Sony's announcement of upcoming price hikes for its PlayStation consoles, the PS5 Pro is seeing a significant surge in demand. This has led to the console flying off virtual shelves at Amazon in the US, becoming the retailer's best-selling PlayStation model.
The price increase, attributed to "continued pressures in the global economic landscape," is scheduled for April 2, 2026. The PS5 Pro will see its price rise by $150 / £90, jumping to $899.99 / £789.99 from its current $749.99 / £699.99. This imminent change has motivated many gamers to purchase the console before the new pricing takes effect.
Gamers are actively discussing their purchases on platforms like Reddit, with several citing the planned price increase as a catalyst for their decision. While the PS5 Pro is lauded for its performance and immersive capabilities, these enhancements are noted as not being a complete generational leap.
