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Sony's PlayStation 5 is back in the headlines as demand surges ahead of GTA VI. The PS5 Pro is selling out widely, and GameStop is now listing refurbished units at $1,399 — around 50% more than the console's original new price. Reports also note Sony quietly revised the PS5 Slim's internals, while gaming outlets share setting tips and game roundups ahead of the anticipated release.
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The PlayStation 5 is drawing attention on two fronts. Sony is reportedly locked in a firmware battle against console jailbreakers, with Grand Theft Auto VI's minimum firmware requirement said to have changed. Meanwhile, GameStop has raised the price of refurbished PS5 Pro consoles to $1,399.99 — 50% above the original retail price — while new units remain out of stock, with a leaked internal memo calling the pricing intentional.
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Interest in the PS5 Pro is climbing ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI, which reportedly requires a 210GB download. Sony has cut prices on PS5 consoles for the holidays and brought AI graphics upscaling to the standard PS5, while GTA VI demand is drying up new PS5 Pro stock, with GameStop reportedly asking $1,399 for used units. Reviews of Phantom Blade Zero are also highlighting the PS5 Pro's capabilities.