Third-party retailers in the United States are charging well above Sony's $899 (£710) list price for the PlayStation 5 Pro, with listings reaching as high as $1,400 following Rockstar's release of an extended 26-minute preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 at the weekend. The footage, showcasing Jason and Lucia's exploits in Vice City with detailed graphics and destructible environments, was captured on PS5 hardware, fuelling demand from fans keen to play the enhanced version of the game when it launches. Major retailers have struggled to keep the console in stock, allowing resellers to capitalise on the surge in interest.

Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 will feature PS5 Pro enhancements, though details remain unclear, adding further incentive for buyers seeking the most powerful way to play. Listings at Walmart and Best Buy have included a $1,299.99 sale from a third-party seller, well above the standard price. The article also notes that further price rises could follow if the Trump administration proceeds with proposed tariffs on semiconductors and console components, compounding a PS5 price that has already risen $150 since launch. Separately, Sony faces a class-action lawsuit in California over claims that customers are misled into believing they own digital games, when the company's terms describe purchases as licences rather than sales. GTA 6 is due for release on 19 November on PS5 and Xbox Series X.