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GameStop raised the price of refurbished PlayStation 5 Pro consoles from $800 to $1,399.99, making used systems cost 55% more than brand-new units. A leaked employee memo confirmed by a subreddit moderator indicates the markup is intentional, and these prices now appear on the GameStop website.
Brand-new consoles have an MSRP of $899.00 following earlier chip-shortage increases. Major retailers including Sony, GameStop, and Target are completely out of stock, while Best Buy and Walmart list new units at $1,496.01 and $1,554.99 respectively.
Analysts blame an AI-driven memory chip crisis for the shortages. High demand for HBM from AI data centers caused a 500% RAM price surge in 12 months as manufacturers pivoted capacity away from consumer goods.
The anticipated November launch of GTA VI further compounds demand, with pre-sales starting in June 2026. Buyers unwilling to overpay can alternatively purchase basic Slim editions, an Xbox Series X, or use the open-source AnyPS5 for PC.
