Russian retailers have completely sold out the first batch of PS5 Pro consoles by pre-order. In a week and a half, consumers bought up the devices, despite the “double markup.” This was reported by the Izvestia publication, citing the retailer M.Video-Eldorado .
According to a statement from retailer representative Sergey Mezin, demand for the PS5 Pro exceeded the company’s expectations. He emphasized that PlayStation consoles are traditionally in high demand in Russia.
Pre-orders for PlayStation 5 Pro began on September 26, and from the very first day, the results significantly exceeded expectations. An important factor influencing demand for PS5 Pro was the readiness to bring the console to warehouses in November, M.Video-Eldorado reported.
Retailers plan to bring the PS5 Pro to Russia in November 2024. Yandex Market reported that the console will appear on the marketplace approximately in the 20th of November, that is, two weeks after the official start of sales. The price of the PS5 Pro will vary depending on the seller and can be from 80 thousand rubles.
Experts are confident that the increased demand for the PS5 Pro will gradually normalize, as was the case with the PS5 in 2021. “The rush demand for a new model of any gaming console is formed by loyal fans of the brand, it is fueled by distributors and resellers working on marketplaces. Gradually, the situation will normalize and the excitement will subside,” said expert Nikita Korolev .
M.Video-Eldorado priced the PS5 Pro at 130 thousand rubles, which is almost twice the price of the device in the US – $699 (about 66.8 thousand rubles at the exchange rate on October 14, 2024. – Gazeta.Ru).
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