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We’ve been patiently waiting for a PS5 Pro restock to take place, with only refurbished and pre-owned models previously available – often for double the usual asking price.
However, we’ve since seen PS5 Pro restocks at GameStop for $899.99, and PlayStation Direct has also alerted our restock tracker that the console was briefly available.
Unsurprisingly, stock didn’t last long. We were able to add GameStop to our basket, but had less luck at PlayStation Direct. Still, it’s encouraging that after a quiet few weeks, we’re seeing PS5 Pro consoles return.
With the release of GTA 6 almost here, which many believe has led to an increase in demand for Sony’s souped up console, we could also see fewer people searching for the PlayStation 5 Pro.
We finally learned about GTA 6’s PS5 Pro enhancements, too. Crucially, there’s no frame rate boost as many hopes, with the game running at the same 30fps target as the standard PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
PS5 Pro owners will benefit from a clearer image thanks to PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, and ray-traced lighting. But for many, the promise of GTA 6 at 60fps or even 40fps was the real draw.
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Our advice remains the same: don’t pay over the odds for the PS5 Pro unless you’re desperate. We’ve seen that it is possible to get Sony’s more powerful console for MSRP if you’re patient, so it’s worth waiting.
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Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.