Drive Demand Surges After PS5 Pro Announcement
Drive Demand in Video Gaming
Yesterday, Sony officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro after months of speculation. This next-gen console will retail at $700 and supports higher frame rates for select games, but the absence of a built-in disc drive has sparked a buying frenzy for external drives.
The PS5 Disc Drive Shortage
With the PS5 Pro announcement, many consumers are bewildered: No disc drive? This critical omission has led to increased purchases of the optional PS5 disc drive, which retails for around $80. Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are experiencing significant stock shortages due to the high demand for home video game consoles.
- Amazon and Best Buy: Sold out
- Target: Sold out
- GameStop: Limited stock available
- Official PlayStation Store: Possible availability
In the past day, over 100 individuals purchased a PS5 drive at Walmart. This accessory is now the fifth best-selling video game item on Amazon, even surpassing physical copies of Astro Bot. Some consumers are already reselling drives on eBay at inflated prices.
Upcoming PS5 Pro Pre-Orders
Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro are expected to launch on September 26. Anticipating this release, more gamers are likely to seek out PS5 disc drives, perhaps driving the price even higher as resellers move in.
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