$900 PS5 Pro Selling Out During PlayStation Blackout Amid GTA 6 Fever

Sony’s supercharged PS5 Pro hardware model is selling out across the United States as anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 drives intense consumer demand. This surge in sales is occurring despite an ongoing blackout protest that has seen fans mobilize to keep their PlayStation consoles unplugged indefinitely.

Such is the demand for the PS5’s most powerful model that third-party sellers on Amazon are charging as much as $1,300 for the device, marking a significant increase over its $900 MSRP. Major retail stores like Best Buy and Target are currently out of stock, though Best Buy has offered open-box units just below the standard retail price. Brand-new models remain available without mark-ups exclusively through the official PlayStation Direct store.

Tech experts have described Grand Theft Auto 6 as the most impressive example of real-time rendering seen to date. While a 60 frames-per-second option currently looks unlikely, many players are eager to experience the title in the best possible condition. The PS5 Pro stands as the most powerful console on the market, and developer Rockstar has consistently emphasized that the game will play best on Sony's hardware as the lead platform.