Although the PS5 Pro has not yet been officially announced by Sony, the internet is already buzzing about PS5 Pro pre-orders, as purchasing a PS5 Pro for the first two years of the PS5 lifecycle was an almost Herculean task, requiring in-depth knowledge and good luck with retailers, This was to be expected

If the rumors are true (and it should be noted that so far everything about the PS5 Pro is unconfirmed), Sony plans to release an enhanced PS5 machine later this year, and many gamers will likely be looking for PS5 Pro restocks during the holiday season is likely Naturally, the most dedicated players are eager to get a head start

Matt Swider of The Shortcut has turned his X account into the largest inventory tracking hub on the Internet Swider is quite the expert when it comes to inventory clearance and pre-orders And this restocking guru just recently shared his thoughts on when PS5 Pro pre-orders will begin

“PS5 Pro pre-orders could start as early as next month,” claimed Swider in a recent article on The Shortcut; Swider noted Sony's past pattern of pre-orders for the original PS5 and PS4 Pro starting in September 2020 and 2016, respectively He makes this prediction by noting that the first PS5 and PS4 Pro Both were then released in November

The PS5 Pro is widely rumored to launch in September, and some tipsters have pointed to Sony's presence at the Tokyo Game Show later this month as a sign that a major announcement is on the horizon If what is being whispered online is correct, Sony will once again follow the pattern of having a pre-order period in September prior to the global release in November This means that PS5 Pro pre-orders could begin within the next few weeks

While there is certainly a logical basis for Swider's speculation, it should be noted that it is still speculation at this stage Sony has yet to officially announce the PS5 Pro, so the machine itself may never materialize (remember how many times rumors of a Nintendo Switch Pro were circulated but never materialized?

For now, it is important to take any information related to the PS5 Pro with a healthy grain of salt But if you'd like to immerse yourself a bit more in harmless speculation, here's a full rundown of PS5 Pro rumors and leaks to date, including spec sheets and the rumored biggest upgrade guide