PS5 Pro Preorder Guide: Pricing, Launch Date, and Stock Information

UPDATE: Oct. 11, 2024, 10:05 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with current availability.

The PlayStation 5 Pro is back on the market. Fingers crossed you’ve already started saving up for it.

With a price tag of $699.99, you can now place your preorders for Sony’s latest upgrade at all major retailers since 10 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 10. This includes big names like Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.

This marks the second round of preorders for the PS5 Pro, following its initial release on PlayStation Direct, where it was promptly sold out. Now, it’s back in stock on their site, but you’ll need a PlayStation Network account to snag one. Most stores are limiting buyers to one console per order, but Target is a bit more lenient, allowing you to order two.

Expect the PS5 Pro to start shipping on Thursday, Nov. 7, about four weeks from now.

Previously, Sony released two special console bundles celebrating the PlayStation’s 30th anniversary alongside the PS5 Pro. Sadly, both have completely sold out.

One of these was the $999.99 PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, which sported a nostalgic ’90s gray look reminiscent of the original PlayStation. It came packed with matching DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers, a DualSense charging station, a separate disc drive cover, a vertical stand, and some exclusive collectibles. Limited to just 12,300 numbered units, it vanished in mere seconds when preorders dropped on PS Direct on Sept. 26, according to our sister site IGN. As expected, scalpers are now flipping it on eBay for jaw-dropping prices.

The other was a $499.99 PS5 Slim Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle, which didn’t include the DualSense Edge and charging station. Hitting shelves at retailers on Oct. 10 after debuting on PS Direct in late September, it too fell victim to rapid sellouts. You’ll find it on eBay too, albeit at significantly marked-up prices.

For more on the PS5 lineup, consider checking out our comparison of PS5 vs. PS5 Slim: What are the differences?

Sony officially pulled back the curtain on the PS5 Pro on Sept. 10 during a nine-minute “Technical Presentation” headed by Mark Cerny, the PS5’s Lead Architect, on their YouTube channel. This came after months of rumors and leaks, some originating from within the company.

The PS5 Pro brings a beefier GPU than the original PS5, enhanced ray tracing capabilities, and innovative custom hardware for AI-driven upscaling. Cerny called it “the most powerful console we’ve ever built.” It supports WiFi 7, offers 8K gaming, and includes an upgraded “Pro” version of the PS5’s Game Boost, improving the performance of over 8,500 PS4 games that are backward compatible. Plus, it boasts a whopping 2TB of storage, doubling what the nearly four-year-old original PS5 offered.

Do note, however, that the PS5 Pro doesn’t come with a disc drive—you’ll need to buy that separately for $79.99. According to IGN, these have been flying off the shelves across major retailers ever since the PS5 Pro announcement. A vertical stand compatible with the console is also available for $29.99.

If new prices for the PS5 Pro and its accessories seem steep, you might want to explore the option of purchasing a used unit for a reduced price. Certified refurbished PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition consoles are now available on PS Direct for $399.99 and $349.99 respectively, a $100 drop from the new versions.

The introduction of the PS5 Pro adds another version to Sony’s current leading console lineup, outside of bundles. It joins the standard PS5, the PS5 Digital Edition, the PS5 Slim, and the PS5 Slim Digital Edition. The original PS5 had a rather chaotic launch, plagued by supply issues throughout the pandemic.

Topics: Gaming, PlayStation