Why the PS5 Pro is $700

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Sony has officially revealed the Playstation 5 Pro, and it’s EXPENSIVE. You could buy a used PS5 and a Steam Deck, or a WHOLE FREAKING GAMING PC for the same budget! While the exclusive games might be good, it’s hard to swallow the unexpectedly high price when the upgrade feels so… expected.

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 INTRO
1:28 What you COULD buy instead
2:28 What is the PS5 Pro?
4:23 A not so technical “technical” presentation
5:32 Why we are disappointed
7:05 Why it’s SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS

[VacMaster]

The biggest crime here is that average car payments are $700💀

[Dudeness]

In the Netherlands it is 800 euros and the disk drive is 120 euros.
Yeah nope.

[noahdejesus]

$700 isn't even really the problem $700 without a stand or drive is the problem. Sony is thinking they're Apple right now but they haven't hit that point.

[Beautiful-ModelBarbara-Hut-sj]

Is it possible they're seeing PC gamers for decades now regularly spending $2000+ on a PC and now console manufacturers think thats a reasonable price point for gaming, streaming, and whatever else consoles do now?

[EmoExperat]

its 800€ in europe. WITHOUT a fucking disk drive and stand

[IvanDubsK]

Linus not mentioning the Disc Drive being a separate purchase is insane

[bringttb]

are we ignoring that theres 0 price difference for UK buyers? the conversion isnt even close to the same. so we pay 200 dollars more. 699 pounds = over 900 dollars. how does this make sense?

[JakeDelanois]

Even if the PS5 Pro is technically impressive and potentially a step-up, the steep price coupled with current economic realities makes it far less accessible.

[MrMeisterHD]

One thing to point out, when the PS3 came out, playing online didn't require a subscription

[SpookedGirl]

the only thing "pro" about it is the price

[coolguy]

The PS3 when it came out was a massive improvement over the PS2, as well as having a bluray drive at the time. The PS5 Pro doesn't even come with a disk drive, there is no way people will justify this price.

[Pomudachi]

Why is it $700 but 800€? When $700 should be less in Euro since the Euro is currently stronger. No way the import tax is a hundred bucks. Sony is just getting greedy

[deedoubs]

>adjusting for inflation

That's kind of the problem... people are used to prices on technology coming down over time. It's not like inflation is a new thing, technology not coming down in price over time is.

[ConsularCurve]

700$ for just the ps5 pro and no stand or the drive is criminal 💀

[xgsdysm]

Linus, how are you comparing PS3 WITH the disk-drive and full kit with PS5 PRO which comes without one and without the stand, this is indeed the most expensive playstation in history.

[devonputman]

Granddaughter: "grandpa what was 2024 like?"
Grandpa cries* : Corporate Greed was rampant"

[MisakaMikotoDesu]

$550 a month for a used car is one of the most shocking things I've learned in a long time. My goodness...

[Lisa-ld]

People mention "adjusted for inflation" without addressing wage stagnation. This is the perfect time to jump to PC. Sony will only get worse.

[vexmythclast]

2020: eBay sellers scalping gamers

2024: Sony scalping gamers

[bubmario]

Stop saying the ps3 is the most expensive console adjusted for inflation. That console included a disc drive. At least make it an equitable comparison. This narrative continuing to be pushed is why consumers keep getting rail-roaded by corporate money-grubbing decisions like this.