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GameStop inflates used PS5 Pro prices amid chip shortage and GTA VI demand

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GameStop is intentionally selling refurbished PS5 Pro consoles for significantly more than new ones, with used models priced at $1,399, a 50% increase over the new retail price. This pricing strategy is reportedly due to a shortage of new consoles, exacerbated by high demand for AI-related memory chips and the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. While new PS5 Pros are out of stock at many retailers, some are selling them at inflated prices, and even platforms like eBay and Facebook Marketplace feature used consoles at comparable or higher costs. AI

IMPACT AI-driven demand for memory chips is contributing to consumer electronics shortages and price inflation.

RANK_REASON Article discusses pricing and availability of a consumer electronics product, not a core AI development.

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GameStop inflates used PS5 Pro prices amid chip shortage and GTA VI demand

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Jowi Morales ·

    Used PS5 Pros now cost $1,399 at GameStop, 50% more than new ones

    The price increase on refurbished PS5 Pros comes as the console remains out of stock at MSRP on various retailers, including directly from Sony. Best Buy and Walmart have new units in stock, but at around $1,500 each.

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