Unlike many gaming hardware pre-orders, the PS5 Pro has remained in stock since pre-orders first went live on PlayStation Direct in late September and at major retailers on October 10. But if you want to start playing before and during the 3-day weekend, there’s not enough time to get it shipped on the November 7 release date. As of November 4, Walmart is still offering launch day shipping, and several other retailers, including Best Buy and Target. I think I will Get your PS5 Pro delivered on launch day. Any items you pre-order now from Amazon won’t arrive until Monday, November 11th.
PS5 Pro expected delivery volume as of November 4th
If you want to order online and pick up your PS5 Pro at a store near you, Best Buy is the only major retailer that offers in-store pickup for online orders.. Inventory varies by location, but if you have a Best Buy near you, you can pre-order online today and receive your order Thursday morning.
The $700 PS5 Pro is a digital-only console, but it supports Sony’s $80 disc drive attachment that launched with the PS5 Slim Digital last year. But be careful: Disk drives are sold out everywhere except Walmart.. To keep your console upright you will need to purchase: PlayStation Vertical Stand for $30. All told, you’ll see $810 plus your local tax rate. It’s worth noting that PS5 Slim and PS5 Slim Digital owners will also need to purchase the stand separately. This isn’t just for the PS5 Pro.
Sony launches high-performance console Chroma Indigo and Pearl DualSense Controller at Chroma CollectionA console cover is also included. third model, Chroma TealReleased in January. Also released on the same day Fortnite Limited Edition DualSensePre-orders have been restocked at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.
$699 | Released on November 7th
According to Sony, the PS5 Pro features a larger GPU, which allows for 45% faster rendering speeds and support for enhanced visual technologies like AI-based upscaling and advanced ray tracing.
It comes with a 2TB SSD, double the storage space compared to all other PS5 models. This is significant considering that a 1TB SSD of similar quality typically costs around $100. So if you want a PS5 Slim or Slim Digital console with 2TB of storage, you’ll often have to spend $600 or $550 for the console and an additional 1TB SSD, respectively.
The PS5 Pro also features a minimal design refresh, with a wider “racing stripe” on the side panel. It comes packaged with a standard DualSense 5 controller. Additional controllers cost $75-$80 each, excluding limited editions like the Fortnite-themed model, which costs $85.
$80 | Walmart has it in stock and Amazon, Best Buy, and Target are sold out.
The PS5 Pro’s 2TB SSD means it can store more games than the launch and Slim PS5 models, but you’ll also need a PS5 Disk Drive attachment to play actual games on the PS5 Pro. This $80 add-on launched last holiday for the PS5 Slim Digital, but it’s also compatible with the upcoming PS5 Pro.
Disk drives have frequently sold out over the past month due to increased interest, and as of November 4th are only in stock at Walmart and GameStop (Pro members only). Disk drives are sold out at Best Buy, Target, and Amazon.
