Buying PS5 Pro – Why It’s Difficult Right Now and What It Has to Do with GTA 6

It’s currently hard to get a PS5 Pro at a good price. The reasons likely lie with the upcoming GTA 6.

Why is it so hard to get a PS5 Pro right now? After GTA 6 broadcast its exclusive deep dive on Netflix on August 28, 2026, interest in the game, as well as in the PS5 Pro, has soared significantly. According to developers, the game is set to be optimized for the PS5 Pro and a PC version is still a long way off.

Of course, the current RAM crisis likely contributes as well, but the current shortage and price increase seem to be notably tied to GTA 6.

So if you want to purchase a PS5 Pro right now, you have to prepare for significantly higher prices and delivery times.

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Buying PS5 Pro – Why It’s Difficult Right Now and What It Has to Do with GTA 6

Currently Buying PS5 Pro – Where and How?

Where can you currently get the console? The official store still offers the console at the regular price of €899.99 with 2 TB of storage, but it is currently unavailable and it is unclear when it will be again.

You will have to rely on alternative shops for now, such as:

  • Amazon
    • Price at €999.00, but usually ready to ship in 3 to 7 months (Link)
    • If you want a deliverable console from third-party sellers via Amazon, you have to reckon with prices between €1,164 and €1,558.33.
  • MediaMarkt | Saturn
    • Regular price of €899.99, but available no earlier than October 1, 2026 (Link)
      • Unclear if delivery is indeed possible from October 1.
      • If there are further delivery issues, the date may be pushed back.
    • Alternative offer of €1,349.99, ready to ship immediately (Link)
  • At sellers like Otto and others, the console sometimes doesn’t even show up in the Pro version and it’s unclear when it will be available again.

On eBay, classified ads, or similar platforms, there are also numerous listings for new or used consoles – but here you should be particularly cautious due to the current high level of interest.

Because here, you can quickly encounter inflated prices or fraud cases if you are not careful. So check each offer multiple times to ensure everything is correct and that the seller is genuinely reputable. The consumer advice center, for example, has some tips and tools on its website to help you check offers.

Comparison portals like idealo can help find good deals, but looking at the overview, it doesn’t look too promising right now.

When the situation will change again is hard to predict. So if you want to acquire a PS5 Pro before GTA 6 is released on November 19, you should either hurry or be patient.

The reveal on Netflix was well received by fans and previously skeptical interested parties. This was shown not only by the community reactions during and after the reveal but also by the pre-orders, which rose rapidly: The pre-orders for GTA 6 shocked Rockstar weeks ago, and they have already quadrupled

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.