Used hardware is supposed to cost less. At GameStop, that logic apparently does not apply to the PS5 Pro right now. If you’re worried about paying too much, the numbers here are hard to ignore.
According to reporting from Kotaku and Tom’s Hardware, GameStop’s website listed a pre-owned PS5 Pro at $1,399.99. An internal communication cited by WCCFTech reportedly listed disc-drive and 30th Anniversary variants at $1,499.99, though GameStop has not publicly confirmed or commented on that memo, and its full details remain unverified.
The Numbers Against Sony’s Official Price
The gap between what GameStop is asking for a used unit and what Sony charges for a new one runs as high as $600.
Sony raised the U.S. PS5 Pro MSRP to $899.99, effective April 2, 2026, citing continued global economic pressures, according to the PlayStation Blog. That puts GameStop’s reported pre-owned prices $500 to $600 above what Sony charges for a new unit, depending on which variant applies. New PS5 Pro inventory was listed as out of stock at GameStop at the time of reporting, though availability at other retailers was not established by the available reports.
Why a Used Console Costs More Than a New One
Scarcity appears to be driving the premium, though GameStop has not publicly explained its pricing rationale.
When new inventory dries up, retailers can price remaining used stock against prevailing resale-market rates rather than Sony’s MSRP. That appears to be the dynamic here, based on available reporting, though GameStop has not publicly offered that explanation. eBay listings have reportedly closed above $1,000, and scalper-held new units have sometimes exceeded $1,250, according to Videocardz, though those figures reflect variable marketplace observations rather than a fixed market average. On top of that, a pre-owned console still carries the usual trade-offs: prior use, potential cosmetic wear, uncertain accessory condition, and warranty coverage that may differ from a new unit’s terms.
GTA 6 Is the Likely Demand Driver, With Caveats
Reports widely connect GTA 6’s anticipated release to rising PS5 Pro demand, but no official evidence ties the game directly to GameStop’s pricing decision.
GTA 6’s anticipated release is the most frequently cited demand catalyst in coverage of this story, but no official evidence confirms that GameStop set these prices specifically because of the game. Rockstar has targeted 30 frames per second on current console hardware, according to TechPowerUp reporting on developer comments, and has not confirmed a 60-fps performance mode. Whether the PS5 Pro’s stronger graphics hardware delivers a meaningful GTA 6 advantage over the base PS5 has not been confirmed by Sony or Rockstar.
What This Means for Your Wallet
If new PS5 Pro supply recovers, the current premium over Sony’s MSRP could shrink quickly.
Used hardware rarely holds a price advantage over new stock once supply normalizes. The $500 gap between GameStop’s reported used pricing and Sony’s $899.99 MSRP leaves considerable room for that correction to affect buyers who paid top dollar at current resale prices. For context on how demand shapes the market for video games and hardware alike, the history of scarcity-driven pricing is well documented.
