Here’s the deal: The PlayStation 5 Pro is now up for preorder on Amazon, carrying a hefty price tag of $699.99. That’s steep on its own, but it gets pricier if you also need to grab the PS5 Disc Drive and Vertical Stand—both of which are sold separately.
If you are willing to shell out on the new premium console, here's another quick PSA. The PS5 Disc Drive will cost you $79.99 and the vertical stand will set you back $29.99. Both are currently still available at the time of writing, but there's no telling how long this will last, especially with how popular the PS5 Pro preorders have been. There's a good chance they could sell out before the console's release on November 7.
Where to Buy PS5 Disc Drive – $79.99
The 'PS5 Disc Drive' is currently number eight in the top sellers at Amazon, and sold out at retailers like Best Buy. If you want one, you better buy it now before they all get snapped up. These disc drives are useable on both the PS5 Pro and the PS5 Slim models.
Disc Drive For PS5 Pro and Slim Consoles
Internet connection is required to pair Disc Drive and PS5 console upon setup.
- Get it at Amazon
- Get it at Walmart
- Get it at GameStop
- Get it at PS Direct
- Get it at Best Buy
- Get it at Target
Where to Buy PS5 Vertical Stand – $29.99
It's not an essential purchase, but if you really want to have you PS5 Pro standing up looking its best with optimal airflow, a vertical stand isn't a bad shout. Just a shame it's not packed in with the $700 console in all honesty. But, similar to the Disc Drive, these will likely sell out in the weeks to come.
Vertical Stand For PS5 Consoles
- Get it at Amazon
- Get it at Best Buy
- Get it at GameStop
- Get it at Target
- Get it at Walmart
- Get it at PS Direct
Now you've spent an extra $110 + tax on completing your purchase, congrats! Yeah I know, it's a tough sell. Plenty of fans have already expressed shock at the $700 price, and myriad IGN polls suggest as few as 15% of people plan to buy a PS5 Pro. In a questionnaire asking if the console is reasonably priced, with more than 50,000 responses, 73.9% of responders said it was way too expensive.
The PS5 Pro arrives in November, with preorders up on September 26 from PS Direct, and October 10 at other retailers. It has a GPU with 67% more compute units than the current PS5 console and 28% faster memory, which enables up to 45% faster rendering for gameplay.
If you're looking for even more game deals, you've come to the right place. It's worth having a look at our roundups of the best PlayStation deals, the best Xbox deals, and the best Nintendo Switch deals to see the highlights from each platform, from games to hardware to accessories.
We also have an overall roundup of the best video game deals that focuses on the standout offers from each platform that are worth putting your money down on. Another place to look for the best deals of the moment is our Daily Deals roundup, where you can see everything from discounts on games to new offers on tech.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
Originally posted: Oct 10, 2024 3:03 pm