Used PS5 Pro Prices Climb at GameStop as GTA VI Launch Nears

The approaching launch of Grand Theft Auto VI appears to be putting pressure on PlayStation 5 Pro supply. According to Wccftech, reporting on October 6, new PS5 Pro stock is drying up, and GameStop is now asking $1,399 for used units of the Digital model.

Wccftech notes that this price puts pre-owned consoles above the cost of new ones and represents roughly double the PS5 Pro's 2024 launch price. The outlet ties the surge directly to demand from players preparing for GTA VI, which it describes as only weeks away.

The FPS Review reported the same trend on the same day, though with a higher ceiling: it says used PS5 Pro consoles are going for up to $1,499 at GameStop as new inventory disappears. The two outlets agree on the direction of the market but cite different top prices, which may reflect different listings or configurations.

The FPS Review also points out that the shortage is emerging before the holiday shopping season has even started. In its view, many buyers are unwilling to wait for a next-generation PlayStation, which it expects around late 2027 or early 2028, and would rather upgrade now in time for Rockstar's game.

Neither Sony nor GameStop has been cited commenting on the pricing, and the link between the stock situation and GTA VI is the outlets' own assessment rather than an official explanation. For players planning a hardware upgrade before launch, the reports suggest that comparing new and used prices carefully, and watching for restocks from retailers, could make a significant difference.