Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro (Anniversary) will start very soon and this time could mark the launch. Scalpers are already appearing. Here’s how to get ahead of them.
This is what the limited Anniversary Edition of the PS5 Pro looks like. (Source: YouTube screenshot/PlayStation)
The PS5 Pro and the Anniversary Edition have been announced, but a release is still pending. Pre-orders are taking place beforehand and scalpers are apparently already in the starting blocks.
Considering that the Nostalgia Edition on 12,300 pieces This is not surprising considering that it is limited worldwide. According to Twitter user OGG1993, there are already offers where others are trying to get a console for you.
The screenshot shows a price of 9,999 US dollars, which is the equivalent of just over 8,900 dollars. The offer can no longer be found. You should not fall for such offers, because you may never get the console.
So that you can get the nostalgic model straight away and don’t have to resort to overpriced scalpers, we’ll give you tips to make the pre-order process as smooth as possible for you.
When does the pre-sale start?
Pre-sale starts on 26. Septemberas Sony itself on the PlayStation Blog announced. However, the company has not announced an exact time, so you should keep your eyes open all day.
However, based on PS5 sales, there may be a window of time in which Sony might start pre-sales. When the PS5 repeatedly sold out during the pandemic, Sony made new stock available in the morning.
You could usually choose between 10am and 12pm get hold of a PS5. It is conceivable that Sony will keep these times for the pre-sale of the PS5 Pro (Anniversary). Nevertheless, you should also be vigilant at earlier or later times.
Where can you buy the PS5 Pro (Anniversary)?
In any case, you can get the PS5 Pro, but also the PS5 Anniversary Edition from Sony itself via PlayStation Direct The Pro version will also be available for pre-order from other retailers in the future, but only from October 10th.
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Then it is very likely that you will be able to pre-order the new PS5 Pro at Amazon, Media Markt and Saturn. However, it is also conceivable that it will be sold via Otto.
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If you pre-order from Amazon, make sure that the sale comes directly from Amazon and not from a third-party retailer that sells on Amazon. Otherwise, you may lose your money and not get a PS5 Pro.
The full price
The price for the PS5 Pro has already been set. The new console costs 799 dollars. There is currently only one leak about the prices for the Anniversary Edition and this suggests that the PS5 Slim in the nostalgic version costs 519.99 dollars. However, it is still unclear how much the limited PS5 Pro in the Anniversary design will cost.
However, you should remember that all of these consoles come without a drive. You will have to buy this separately. This feature normally costs 119.99 dollars. However, the accessory has already fallen victim to scalpers.
The drive is sold out at Sony itself, among others. You can still get it on eBay, but at significantly inflated prices. Without a drive, you can only buy games directly from the PlayStation Store.
How to prepare for the start
The regular PS5 showed a few years ago that every second counts when it comes to pre-sales. That’s why we’re giving you tips on how to best prepare for the launch and pre-order.
Which console would you like?
When every second counts, there is no time to think carefully about whether you want the PS5 Pro, the Pro in the Anniversary Edition or maybe even just the PS5 Slim in the Anniversary look.
Depending on which version you want to buy, you may have better chances. For example, you are probably more likely to get a regular PS5 Pro than the limited edition.
Special edition for PS5 Pro and Digital Edition
This special edition of the PS5 Pro and Digital Edition will be available soon.
Bookmarks save time
If you want to save time, don’t visit the sites manually. These could be the seconds that separate you from a new PS5 Pro. If you can, keep the retailer’s sites like the Direct site, but also Amazon and Saturn permanently open and keep updating them.
If that is not possible, then bookmark the relevant retailer pages. We have already provided you with links above with the corresponding search for PS5 Pro.
Don’t wait until the start to register and log in
You usually need a corresponding account with the dealers. You can create one before the pre-sale starts. Enter your address, confirm your email address and set up your preferred payment option.
On September 26th, you should make sure that you are already logged in to all retailers. Otherwise, you may lose valuable time.
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Bots could help
Since the pre-sale starts on a weekday and maybe even in the morning, there are certainly some of you who work at that time and therefore cannot wait for the pre-orders.
In this case, however, you can take advantage of something that some fans have already used during the PS5 shortage. There are some bots on X (formerly Twitter) that inform about the availability of the consoles. These will probably also inform about the start of pre-sales of the PS5 Pro.
Didn’t get a PS5 Pro
If you didn’t get a PS5 Pro, don’t worry. History has shown that Sony will release more consoles at a later date.
Alternatively, you can also buy the new console on release from retailers such as Media Markt and Saturn. So you probably won’t go away empty-handed, you’ll just have to be a little patient. If a PS5 Slim is enough for you, we’ll tell you where you can buy the console at a particularly low price.
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