GameStop is hoping PS5 Pro buyers are desperate enough to pay $500 over MSRP

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 UTCUpdated Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 UTCOriginal reporting: Engadget

What happened

A shortage has driven resale prices through the roof.

Key facts

Reported by Engadget and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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Availability, pricing and rollout regions
Independent testing or verification of the claims made
Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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