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GTA 6 Hype Pushes PS5 Pro to Sell Out at Major U.S. Retailers

Retail shortages have driven third‑party prices well above Sony's $899 tag, raising restock and affordability concerns.

Overview

  • Rockstar's extended 26‑minute GTA 6 presentation, filmed on PS5 hardware and shown on Netflix, reignited consumer interest in higher‑end PlayStation systems.
  • By Monday, August 31, the PS5 Pro was listed as out of stock at major U.S. retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target and PlayStation Direct.
  • Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 will target 30 frames per second on PS5 and said the game will include unspecified enhancements for the PS5 Pro.
  • Third‑party and resale listings surged, with reported prices for PS5 Pro units climbing into the roughly $1,299–$1,400 range and some sellers charging well above MSRP.
  • Restocks are constrained by prior component‑cost pressures and Sony's March price increase to $899, which could keep supply tight before GTA 6's November 19 launch and leave buyers reliant on scalpers or used markets.