Playstation 5 Pro is already in Ukraine — we are talking about the official sales of the new Sony console. But stores warn that «the product can quickly run out».
Some of Ukraine’s largest electronics retailers — Rozetka, MOYO, Citrus, and «Foxtrot» — have started selling the PlayStation 5 Pro game console. The official price of the console is ₴42,999.
The new version of the console has a more powerful GPU and an improved ray tracing system. The console is equipped with an AMD Zen 2 processor with 8 cores (more about the hardware here), has GDDR6 RAM and supports resolutions up to 8K.
The basic package includes a DualSense wireless controller, two horizontal stand legs, an HDMI cable, a power cord, printed materials, and the pre-installed ASTRO’s PLAYROOM game. Disk drive the console does not.
Users immediately drew attention to the high cost of the console. In the comments, the MOYO store was asked why the price was almost ₴43,000 if the market value in the US was — $699. The store manager replied: «The recommended price for a product officially imported to Ukraine is regulated by the manufacturer».
It’s worth noting that the unofficial market (OLX) offers PS5 Pro at a lower price — from almost ₴35,000. However, such offers do not include an official warranty.
According to the sellers, the first batch of consoles is limited, so those who want to buy PlayStation 5 Pro are advised not to delay their order.
PlayStation 5 Pro went on sale on November 7 for $700 in the US and €800 in Europe. Although the console was launched at a high price, this did not hinder its sales, according to Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki.
«The target audience of this hardware — is hardcore users. Regarding pricing, people expressed different opinions, but the price of PS5 Pro did not have a negative impact on sales», — said He.
There was no shortage of PS5 Pro in the UK. On eBay, speculative sellers were selling reduced prices — at auctions ranged from £510 to £670 (₴27,000-₴35,200).