GameStop's Used PS5 Pro Costs $1,400?!

Did you just do a double-take at that price? You're not alone. GameStop has started selling used PS5 Pros for a whopping $1,400. That's right, a pre-owned console that costs more than a brand-new one. For GameStop Pro members, it's slightly less painful at $1,330, but still a hefty $500 surcharge over the new PS5 Pro's price.

Why the insane markup? Because new PS5 Pros are basically impossible to find right now. GameStop is capitalizing on the stock shortage, much like scalpers do. It's a bold move, and it raises a big question: is this just a sign of things to come?

Some see it as GameStop conditioning us for a future where the PS6 could cost $1,000 or more. With the ongoing chip shortage fueled by AI development, console prices aren't dropping like they used to. In fact, this is the first generation where prices have actually gone up over time.

Let's break it down: The PS5 Pro launched in November 2024 at $700. Then Sony raised the price in April, and now it retails for $900—if you can even find one. The Xbox lineup also saw price hikes in August, with the cheapest option, the Xbox Series S, now at $500. So yeah, consoles are getting more expensive, not less.

A more cynical take? GameStop is straight-up taking advantage of the situation. It's what scalpers do, but now it's the store itself. And it makes you wonder: how many people will trade in their PS5 Pro at GameStop when they see how much the company is reselling it for? Wouldn't it be easier to undercut them on Facebook Marketplace or eBay by $100?

It's not just GameStop, though. Similar pricing for used PS5 Pros can be found on Amazon and Best Buy, but those are third-party sellers. GameStop is officially behind the pre-owned pricing on its own website. So this isn't just a marketplace anomaly—it's a deliberate strategy.

So, what do you think? Is GameStop preparing us for next-gen pricing, or just cashing in on the shortage? Will you be picking up a used PS5 Pro at that price, or are you holding out for a price drop? Let us know in the comments!