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German media PlayFront stated that Sony has reminded retail partners that tight supply of PS5 Pro may last until at least early 2027. "GTA6" is scheduled to be released on November 19. As it approaches the launch, PS5 Pro is already out of stock in some areas.
With "GTA6" set to be released on November 19, 2026, demand for Sony's most powerful game console, PS5 Pro, has increased sharply. The PS5 Pro is often sold out on store shelves, and some PS5 Pros on second-hand markets are selling for far more than the official retail price. According to German media PlayFront, Sony has warned its distribution partners that this situation may continue until early next year.
Inventory is limited and will last until early 2027
PlayFront claims to have obtained internal communications from Sony to its distribution partners. According to reports, Sony mentioned in the communication that there are "temporary market supply constraints and strong demand" for PS5 Pro. The key is that this situation is expected to continue until at least "early 2027." As the document has not yet been made public, this information is currently based on reports from the German outlet.
This does not necessarily mean that PS5 Pro will be completely out of stock in the next few months. Restocks are expected, but they may be intermittent, and they sell out quickly. In the US, PlayStation Direct and several major retailers are already out of stock. The situation in Europe is equally tense: in France, this console has recently been unavailable through several dealers’ online channels, and third-party sellers have taken the opportunity to raise prices, some even exceeding 1,000 euros.
"GTA6" leads to surge in demand
The reason behind this surge in popularity is especially due to "GTA6". Rockstar’s new work will be launched on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms on November 19, 2026. There will be no PC version at the time of release. Therefore, PC players who want to experience the game on launch day will have to use consoles. For those looking for the most powerful performance in the PlayStation ecosystem, the PS5 Pro naturally becomes the first choice, although "GTA6" can also run on the standard PS5.
The impact is already being felt in physical stores. Carrefour recently told Tom'sGuide that sales of PS5 and Xbox consoles have achieved double-digit growth this summer, and GTA6 pre-orders have reached a record high. PS5 Pro stock was especially tight after the video of an extended version of the game's demo aired in late August, even though the video was actually recorded with a standard PS5.
The replenishment may not be enough
So the main question may be whether Sony can deliver it to retailers in time. PlayFront pointed out that it may take weeks or even months from the time production is ramped up until the new consoles actually arrive in the European market. Even if production increases rapidly, there is no guarantee that normal supplies will be restored before Christmas, when demand is expected to grow further.
The release of "GTA6" may escalate existing tensions into real problems, causing headaches for buyers. According to reports, if PS5 Pro continues to be in short supply, Sony expects some demand to shift to other PS5 models. Consoles are still arriving, but players who originally planned to wait until November 19th may find that GTA 6 is more accessible than their preferred console.
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