$900 PS5 Pro Now Sold Out in US Amid GTA 6 Fever
The PlayStation 5 Pro is sold out in the US as gamers rush to buy consoles ahead of the Grand Theft Auto VI release.
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The PlayStation 5 Pro has sold out in the US. The surge in demand follows the reveal of Grand Theft Auto VI. The $900 console is now scarce, with prices spiking to $1,300 on the secondary market. The release of Grand Theft Auto VI is driving demand.
The game is expected to be a major title for the PlayStation 5 Pro. The console's advanced features, including DLSS 5, have been tested in GTA VI and other games. The reporting is thin on the supply chain. Some outlets suggest that most players are holding off on buying the console specifically for GTA VI.
The extent of the supply shortage and the duration of the sellout are not yet clear. The impact on other gaming consoles and platforms is also unknown.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 2h ago.
Sources (7)
- PlayStation 5 Pro faces shortages around the world after 'GTA VI' preview FlatpanelsHD · 1d ago
- PS5 Pro out of stock as GTA 6 catapults console demand TweakTown · 1d ago
- DLSS 5 already tested in GTA VI, Kingdom Come II, The Witcher 3, and GTA V ixbt.games · 1d ago
- Weekend Highlights (August 29-30) WN Hub · 1d ago
- Most players are refusing to buy a PlayStation 5 Pro for Grand Theft Auto VI. GameGPU · 1d ago
- PS5 Pro Stock Vanishes After GTA 6 Reveal, Prices Hit $1,300 TechPowerUp · 1d ago
- $900 PS5 Pro Now Sold Out in US Amid GTA 6 Fever Push Square · 1d ago
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What caused the PlayStation 5 Pro to sell out?
The sellout is due to the anticipation of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is expected to be a major title for the console.
How much is the PlayStation 5 Pro selling for on the secondary market?
Prices have spiked to $1,300 on the secondary market.
Which games have tested DLSS 5?
DLSS 5 has been tested in Grand Theft Auto VI, Kingdom Come II, The Witcher 3, and Grand Theft Auto V.
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