GameStop appeared to list a used PlayStation 5 Pro for $1,400, $500 above Sony's $900 suggested retail price, as stock tightens ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's November launch.
Here's what to know
Kotaku reported that a Reddit leak included what appeared to be an internal GameStop notice telling stores to move several pre-owned PS5 Pro models into the $1,400 to $1,500 range.
On Oct. 6, GameStop's website listed a standard pre-owned PS5 Pro for $1,400, which appeared to align with the leaked message.
The site was still listing a new PS5 Pro at Sony's $900 suggested retail price, but by 9:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 6, both the new and used versions were out of stock.
The alleged internal message reportedly said the higher pricing was "intentional."
At that price, the used GameStop listing was roughly 56% more expensive than a new $900 unit.
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More background
Former GameStop employees said the pricing could indicate a very limited supply.
According to those accounts, GameStop appears to be having trouble getting new PS5 Pro inventory, while new units are expensive to carry and may need to be sold at $900 or bundled with other items to raise the total sale.
Pre-owned systems give the company a different set of incentives. Kotaku reported that GameStop can obtain used consoles more cheaply through trade-ins and then set its own resale price.
That setup can result in a low trade-in value on the way in and a steep markup when the console is sold again.
Listings above $1,400 have also appeared on Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon, though Kotaku said those were from third-party sellers and partners rather than the retailers themselves.
Where can I learn more?
These stories offer more context on GameStop's trade-in model, used-console value, and electronics pricing. They cover trade-ins, unexpected PlayStation bargains, frustrating purchases, skepticism about discounts, and the lingering resale appeal of older consoles.
• At GameStop, old electronics can be traded for cash or store credit.
• At a community sale, a shopper found a barely used PS5 for a fraction of retail.
• A GameStop customer opened a nearly empty game box and felt ripped off.
• During Black Friday, shoppers warned that discounts can hide inflated prices on electronics.
• A discarded original Xbox showed how old consoles still hold value for gamers.
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