Even though the PS5 Pro is still a month away from its official release, pre-orders on Amazon suggest that demand for Sony’s next-gen upgrade is strong. Initially criticized for its $700 price tag, the mid-generation upgrade has surprised many by becoming Amazon’s bestselling console, defying expectations and dominating the sales charts.

Sony’s 9-minute technical showcase for the PS5 Pro provided fascinating details, highlighting features like its significantly improved GPU and AI-powered PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaling. However, the eye-catching “$699.99” price tag left fans in shock, setting a new high for console pricing. Many believed the steep cost would make it a hard sell, even among PlayStation’s loyal fanbase.

Surprisingly, the current demand for the PS5 Pro tells a different story. Following the end of its two-week PlayStation Direct pre-order exclusivity, the PS5 Pro is now available at various third-party retailers. On Amazon US, pre-orders have surged, pushing the PS5 Pro to the 7th spot among the top-selling products in the “Video Games” category. This remarkable demand has made the PS5 Pro Amazon’s top-selling console, which is quite the twist given the skepticism surrounding its hefty price just a month ago.

PS5 Pro Tops Amazon’s Console Sales Chart

While pre-orders on Amazon alone may not be enough to declare the PS5 Pro an overwhelming success just yet, it’s important to remember that Amazon is the largest e-commerce platform globally. As such, the console’s high ranking on Amazon is a strong indicator of its overall demand. Other major retailers like GameStop have also started accepting pre-orders, and it will be interesting to see if the demand for the PS5 Pro is equally strong across different marketplaces.

On the other hand, pre-orders for the PS5 Pro remained available on PlayStation Direct for several days after going live, which could be seen as a counterpoint to the strong demand on Amazon. However, since then, Sony has done much to showcase the PS5 Pro’s capabilities, particularly its stunning visual upgrades in games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, F1 24, Hogwarts Legacy, and more. It’s no surprise that many gamers have since changed their minds and rushed to pre-order the PS5 Pro as soon as it became available on Amazon.

Source: GameRant