PlayStation 5 Pro Anniversary Edition Scalper Market Takes Off
Inflated Prices of the PlayStation 5 Pro Anniversary Bundle
With the PlayStation 5 Pro bundle initially priced at $999.99, resellers are now offering it at staggering price points, some even reaching $5,200. These high returns exploit Sony's limited release of only 12,300 units, echoing the PS1's launch date.
Resale Market Analysis
Preorders went live on September 26, almost instantly selling out. Listings on eBay have shown sellers asking for as much as $10,000 prior to the actual preorders. Included in the bundle are a DualSense controller, a DualSense Edge, a charging station, and more, raising eyebrows at the $300 premium over the regular console price.
Other Anniversary Items Also Impacted
Even additional anniversary products, including the DualSense Edge and the PlayStation Portal Remote Player, priced at $199.99, are facing extreme gouging, with resale prices surfacing between $400 and $500. The PS5 Digital Edition limited bundle, costing $499.99, is also being flipped for upwards of $2,000.
As the demand for the PlayStation 5 brand continues to rise, the trend in inflated prices reveals more about collector market dynamics than consumer access.
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