The PlayStation 5 Pro was launched at a high price, but this did not hinder sales of the premium console, Sony assures.
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki during the company’s financial report emphasized that the new game console is aimed at experienced gamers.
«The target audience for this hardware — is hardcore users. Regarding pricing, people expressed different opinions, but the price of the PS5 Pro did not have a negative impact on sales»,” said Totoki.
PlayStation 5 Pro went on sale on November 7 at a price of $700 / £700 / €800. Unlike the basic PS5, the new model remains available in most stores. Unlike the dramatic launch of the basic PS5 in 2020, when the console was almost impossible to buy due to a global chip shortage, the PS5 Pro is quietly waiting for its customers on store shelves.
Resellers who hoped to repeat the success of the basic PS5 are forced to sell consoles at a loss. On the British Ebay, the price of the device ranges from £510 to £700.
Source: VGC