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The GTA VI Rush Is Drying Up New PS5 Pro Stock, and GameStop Now Wants $1,399 for Used Units

GTA VI hype empties PS5 Pro shelves, pushing GameStop’s used prices above brand‑new cost

By · Published October 6, 2026  15:36 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026  17:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: GTA VI hype empties PS5 Pro shelves, pushing GameStop’s used prices above brand‑new cost
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According to Wccftech, the rush has depleted inventories of brand‑new units, leaving retailers with limited stock. In that context, GameStop listed a used PS5 Pro at $1,399, a price that exceeds the cost of a brand‑new console. Tom’s Hardware reported that refurbished PS5 Pros now sell for $1,399 at GameStop, roughly 50 % more than the price of a new unit.

TweakTown added that the used price is about $500 higher than a brand‑new console. IGN confirmed that both GameStop and third‑party sellers have pushed used prices to $1,400. The consistent upward adjustments underscore the premium placed on available stock.

The scarcity of new PS5 Pro consoles continues, with no indication that supply has rebounded. Consumers seeking the console are thus confronted with refurbished or second‑hand options that cost more than buying new.

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Why are used PS5 Pro units priced above new ones?

Retailers have raised used prices because brand‑new PS5 Pro inventory is depleted after the GTA VI launch, creating a shortage that lets them charge $1,399–$1,400 for used units.

Which sellers are raising the price of used PS5 Pro consoles?

GameStop is listing used PS5 Pro consoles at $1,399‑$1,400, and third‑party resellers are reported by IGN to have adopted the same price point.

How much more expensive are the used units compared to new ones?

The used PS5 Pro is listed about $500 higher than a brand‑new console, roughly a 50 % premium over the new unit price.

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