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GameStop's $1,399 refurbished PS5 Pro sparks backlash
Original: ps5
GameStop is selling refurbished PS5 Pro consoles for $1,399.99, roughly 50% more than the console's original new price, while new units remain out of stock. A leaked internal memo describes the pricing as intentional, fueling criticism and discussion about scalper-style pricing at retail during ongoing PS5 Pro shortages.
Why now: The unusually high price for a used console, confirmed as deliberate in a leaked memo, is drawing widespread attention and criticism.
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Evidence
- Refurbished PS5 Pros now cost $1,399 at GameStop, 50% more than new ones — retailer bumps price of refurbished consoles as brand-new units remain out of stock · Tom's Hardware
- Leaked GameStop Memo Calls $1,399.99 Used PS5 Pro Pricing "Intentional" · TechPowerUp
- CyberConnect2 CEO says the shift from physical to digital-only games is “nothing but a positive thing” for developers · AUTOMATON
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