PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Console: Scalpers Are Cashing In
Scalpers Chase the Limited Edition PS5 Pro
Following the launch of pre-orders for the new Limited Edition console bundle, scalpers immediately listed confirmed purchases of the machine for thousands of dollars. With an already exorbitant price of $1,199, scalpers are charging almost ten times the RRP of the bundle on services such as eBay.
One listing for the new console bundle is charging $13,373.49 for a reserved version of the console, more than ten times the bundle’s official cost. The lowest cost listing at the time of writing still charges a huge premium at $2,499.99.
Scalping Still a Problem
Just as with the launch of the base PlayStation 5 console, scalpers are the biggest issue for the new PS5 Pro. Despite the fact that Sony themselves have confirmed the console isn’t for everyone, scalpers are still aiming to make money off those who really desire the mid-gen refresh.
With the 30th anniversary bundle targeted entirely towards collectors with new special controllers and even a beautiful USB-C cable, scalpers will undoubtedly make some money from their huge price hikes.
For more PlayStation news, check out the recent price hike of Horizon Zero Dawn following the reveal of its new remaster.
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