An analysis from Ampere has suggested that a lack of competition from Xbox is partially to blame for the price, as Sony seeks to boost margins for its gaming hardware. It's all fun and games in the PS5 Pro discourse arena, with console warriors lining up to defend or rage against Sony's eye-watering $699.99 price point for its mid-gen PS5 refresh.

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The PS5 Pro is impressive but comes with a sky-high price tag and a dearth of games that can actually take advantage of all the new specs.

Sony showed off its PlayStation 5 Pro console to the world on Tuesday as a way to offer gamers a richer gameplay experience and better graphics compared to the basic model. But there’s a $700 catch. Many gamers took to social media to voice their frustration with the $700 cost of the PS5 Pro.

The refurbished hardware is going for exactly half the price of the forthcoming $700 USD PS5 Pro, which was announced on Monday. Refurbished consoles are those that can't be sold as new. Most fall into the category of returns from buyers – even if the buyer only opened up the box and never actually played on the console.

Sony is being roundly mocked for their PS5 Pro reveal and its sky-high price of $700. With no disc drive. Or vertical stand.

Sony has unveiled its much anticipated PS5 Pro, but gamers are unhappy with the eye-watering price tag and claim it is missing two key features. It has been four years since the PS5 arrived, bringing console gaming into a new generation.

The pricing decision follows a series of price hikes in Japan, which experts viewed as a response to the growing cost of components such as chips.