Speculators who resell the PlayStation 5 Pro are discovering that the market is catching up with them. Listings on major platforms are moving toward prices that sit below the official retail price, a shift that reflects broader stock improvements and more grounded demand. The reporting from Video Games Chronicle points to a tightening spread between asking prices and the suggested retail price, with many bundles now trading well under the MSRP. In practical terms, this means fewer opportunities for quick, high-margin flips and more price competition among buyers who want a fair deal.
Across the United Kingdom, British eBay has clear illustrations of the trend. The PS5 Pro is frequently listed at prices below retail, with observed examples often floating in the £510 to £670 range, depending on configuration and how long the item has been listed. Despite the occasional attempt to push a premium, the market has grown more crowded, and shoppers have more bargaining power. Sellers are competing on bundles, warranties, and shipping times, which further compress margins. The result is a market where the potential for rapid profit is diminished and turnover matters more than stance on price.
In Japan, Mercari shows a similar pattern, with the console offered at prices beneath the suggested retail price. A portion of sellers attempts a small profit, roughly $65 to $130, but when commissions and shipping are factored in, most listings break even or post a loss. As a consequence, many listings attract only modest gains or none at all, and the overall atmosphere on the platform is more cautious than during the initial surge.
One of the core reasons for weaker resale performance is that the PS5 Pro has not faced the same hardware reliability concerns seen with the original PS5 in 2020. Because the base hardware remains stable, scalpers have shifted attention toward selling accessories rather than the console itself. External storage drives, which were scarce, now appear as the focal point of some listings. Major retailers report ongoing shortages of these drives, and price comparisons on the UK marketplace reflect the imbalance: drives typically retail for around £100, yet listings range from £150 to £250.
Similar patterns emerge in other regions. In Russia, large stores and marketplaces list PS5 Pro pre-orders in a wide band, commonly between 90,000 and 130,000 rubles, but actual sales are often tempered by consumer demand and currency considerations. Across North America and Europe, the console tends to be priced around $800 in the United States and €800 in Europe, underscoring how currency fluctuations and local taxes influence pricing strategies and resale expectations.
Analysts have pointed to the potential for improvements in games that were not optimized for the base PS5 when played on the Pro hardware. This capability can add value to the console for some buyers and could influence future pricing dynamics if developers continue to optimize titles with improved patches and firmware updates. In the meantime, the current market picture shows resellers recalibrating expectations, while buyers stay wary of inflated listings and favor bundles that deliver practical benefits over mere price speculation.