The PS5 Pro is still available for pre-order at various retailers There is now no need to line up online to purchase Sony's newest gaming console, as it appears to be in stock at all major retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart

After months of rumors, Sony has finally confirmed that the PS5, the worst kept secret in gaming, will be getting a major upgrade this holiday season, and with the confirmation of the PS5's existence, all eyes are now on the PS5 Pro pre-order, which is expected to be available in the coming months

Over the past few years, it has become frustratingly difficult to purchase new gaming technology at launch, as anyone who stood in the way of PS5 restocking games in the first few years of the PS5's release can attest But while the PS5 Pro is unlikely to reach that level of demand (due to its niche nature and large price tag), it could still sell out before launch

The PS5 Pro will be available on November 7 for $699 / £699 / A$1,199 / €799, but even with this eye-popping price tag, it will be one of the hottest gadgets of the holiday season If you want a PS5 Pro under your TV this winter, you should pre-order your PS5 Pro as soon as possible

Tom's Guide has several buying experts who have spent hundreds of hours tracking restocks and pre-orders and will be mobilizing all of their knowledge to help you secure your PS5 Pro this fall So here are all the details you'll need, including purchasing links to key retailers

As of 11:45 AM on Friday, October 11, the PS5 Pro is in stock at PlayStation Direct, Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and other retailers

Please note: These retailers do not stock the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Bundle This limited edition PS5 package was sold exclusively through PlayStation Direct and is now sold out Unfortunately, there is little chance of restocking

The PS5 Pro does not come with a vertical stand or disk drive These must be purchased separately Amazon currently sells the vertical stand for $29 and the attachable disk drive for $79 Both can be ordered now

In an unexpected move, PS5 disc drives are now starting to sell out across retailers as prospective PS5 Pro buyers prepare for the console's launch later this year If you are planning to purchase a PS5 Pro and want the ability to play physical discs at launch, you will need to stock up on might want to get your hands on a disc drive before they run out

Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro opened on September 26, 2024 (according to the PlayStation Blog) The console is priced at $699/£699/AUD$1,199/€799

The console was initially sold exclusively through PlayStation Direct in the US, UK, and Europe A second pre-order window followed on Thursday, October 10, with retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target also accepting pre-orders

As of now (October 11), the PS5 Pro is available at all listed retailers However, PlayStation Direct restocked after a brief sellout earlier this week, so launch day supply may not be able to keep up with demand

After months of leaked spec sheets and (questionable) rumors, we finally have some concrete details about the PS5 Pro's power The short version is that it will be the most powerful, monstrous gaming console Sony has ever made

In the PlayStation Technical Presentation (linked above), Mark Cerny, lead architect of the console, explains that the development team focused on the “big three” The first of these key improvements is a GPU upgrade: the PS5 Pro has 67% faster compute units and 28% faster memory than the base PS5, resulting in 45% faster rendering of gameplay and a smoother overall experience

Next, the console's ray-tracing capabilities have been upgraded to project rays twice, and sometimes three times, faster than a regular PS5 console Finally, the PS5 Pro features AI-Drive upscaling (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), which delivers a sharper image and improves overall image detail

Cerny said that one of the core aims of the PS5 Pro is to eliminate the need for players to choose between “performance” and “fidelity” modes in PS5's superior games, instead allowing them to experience the best of both worlds Furthermore, storing games will not be a problem, as the PS5 Pro comes with a 2TB SSD (though it costs $700)

In terms of design, the PS5 Pro retains the same aesthetic features as its siblings, but with a black stripe down the center of the console It is also fully compatible with existing PS5 accessories, including PSVR 2, PlayStation Portal, and DualSense Edge

The reveal of the PS5 Pro also started a debate about whether the machine can justify its eye-popping price tag This is a difficult question to answer, as there are reasons to purchase or skip the upgraded PS5 console Personally, I still intend to purchase one, although the price tag hurts However, my colleague Tony Polanco, who has been gaming on PlayStation for 20 years, has decided to skip the PS5 Pro [And while the high MSRP of the PS5 Pro will certainly keep some people from purchasing it, it still looks like the PS5 Pro will be another gaming technology that will be a big crowd pleaser