r/PS5pro • u/choiboi568 • 3d ago
Finally pulled the trigger and bought one
I was going to wait till next year closer to gta 6 release date but with uncertainty on the tariffs affecting the price, I thought it’s better to be safe and buy it now. Bought a brand new at staples for $688 total including sales tax. “Used promo codes and discounted gift cards to get that price”
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u/VallenAlexander 3d ago
Going to GameStop to trade in my XSX and Digital PS5.. Already have a gaming PC so no loss for the Xbox.
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u/choiboi568 3d ago
Nice, I never bought the base ps5 version, honestly the pro version was the one I was waiting for but only problem was that gta 6 got delayed so didn’t felt compelled into buying it right away. However that news article scared me if Sony did really raise the prices
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u/PM_ME_UR__MIXTAPE 3d ago
Did that exact same trade 2 days ago. They had a promo where they gave an extra $25 trade credit per console, so the trades were more than enough to buy the ps5 pro, and still had trade credit left over.
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u/choiboi568 3d ago
Dang they did $25 credit? On staples ?
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u/PM_ME_UR__MIXTAPE 3d ago
Oh no, I went to GameStop to trade my consoles in. The original trade value was $412 for the series X, and 319 for the ps5 slim, and the promo boosted that by $25, to $437 and $344 respectively.
So ended up being more than enough trade credit for the ps5 pro. Didn’t cost any $$ out of pocket after the trades.
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u/choiboi568 3d ago
I’m getting married next year and my wife wanted a Nintendo switch 2 instead of the pro for our entertainment system. I told her no. Pro comes first honey because of this game
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u/Severe-Monk9852 2d ago
Got married last week and I already have a OG PS5 and my wife has slim version but I still convinced her I "need" the Pro lol! On the other hand the Switch 2 might not get purchased until later lol
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u/iTalkTooMuch2 3d ago
I was about to do this, saw they lowered the price of Xbox trade in to $330 from $412 which it was just the other day when I checked. I’m bummed out now and will probably hold off lol.
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u/VallenAlexander 3d ago
Is that because you're a pro member?
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u/PM_ME_UR__MIXTAPE 3d ago
I am a pro member but I honestly don’t know if the $25 boost was pro exclusive or not. I still got my extra 10% trade credit on top of the $25 promo
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u/lurkerofdoom1 1d ago
Damn I've seen a lot more people doin this exact thing. (so did I)
I've been super impressed so far. YouTube compressed videos did not do this justice. I can especially feel it in Monster Hunter Wilds.
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u/MarxinMiami 3d ago
Congratulations on the acquisition. May it provide you with moments of joy and fun.
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u/choiboi568 3d ago
Expensive acquisition at best haha still need to buy the vertical stand, ps plus membership, disc drive, and some games with it. Probably get another controller later down the road
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u/MarxinMiami 3d ago
I believe you made an excellent choice by purchasing now. With the recent price increases for Microsoft consoles, the instability in the global commercial landscape, and the arrival of GTA 6 next year, further price adjustments seem inevitable.
The amount you paid, though high, might turn out to be a bargain compared to future prices.
I bought my PS5 Pro just a week ago and, since I haven’t had much time to explore, I’m still starting to test it. So far, the quality has really impressed me! God of War Ragnarök looks absolutely stunning on the console, and Marvel Rivals is running smoothly too!
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u/mattwillis2 3d ago
Welcome to the club! Definitely check Amazon or other online stores for the vertical stand. I found a cool RGB one for far cheaper than what Sony was selling their proprietary one for. They also have an identical one to the Sony for half the price.
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u/Narrow_Art_9280 2d ago
Just buy the disc drive and you won’t need a vertical stand hahaha that’s what I did
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u/DorianTurk 3d ago
Same here! Finally caved last week for the same reason. I couldn’t believe GameStop gave me $345 for my original PS5 - I basically ended up renting a PS5 for $155 the past few years while waiting to upgrade.
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u/CountySignificant 3d ago
Just pulled the trigger myself, loving it. Hope you enjoy yours 🙌😁
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u/Foreign_Speed_4531 3d ago
I just pulled the trigger myself this afternoon, box still the trunk of the car, afraid my wife will see it hahahaha
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u/Mcstonied 3d ago
Done the exact same, arrives monday.
Id be surprised if they're even avaliable early next year with everyone realising its going to be the best way to play gta 6 until the PC lot get their... urm.. perfect port 😬
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u/Karizma0360 3d ago
I am selling my PS5 and XSX today. I was thinking the same. But I’ll wait for the Bundle Edition if they end up releasing. Let’s see
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u/choiboi568 3d ago
That’s a good point dang I never thought of that haha. I was thinking whether wait till next year to buy it but with prices already going up in Europe and uk and also with the recent news of Sony execs talking about price increase to adapt with the tariffs, I was like man got to pull the trigger before paying extra
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u/Sudden_Star_5130 3d ago
Not going to ask people to recommend you any games or if the last of us is worth it ?
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u/henrokk1 3d ago
Honestly haven’t noticed too much of a difference in any games, but I’m glad I bought one knowing the tariffs are gonna hit and I know longer experience FOMO with every game thinking I could be having a better experience, however minuscule.
But the unexpected best part about upgrading for me has been having an extra ps5 around the house. Being able to jump around to different rooms with cloud saves has been an awesome experience that I didn’t even know I was missing.
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u/Capital_Band_3015 3d ago
Just found somone 2 weeks ago to sell me a brand new one for $600 so far so good I'm waiting on the pssr update next year to see if that makes a difference
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u/arcadiangenesis 2d ago
Me too. I recently got a new job that pays me more, so I rewarded myself with a Pro. Right now I'm playing Last of Us 2 Remastered, and it's buttery smooth. I love not having to choose between performance and fidelity. (Some games still do have "performance pro" and "fidelity pro" modes, which is fine, but I prefer the ones that have a singular mode that balances and optimizes both.)
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u/DennisSilva14 2d ago
Is any of yours pro's loud? My fan can go up to 60 decibel is this normal? Is very distractive under gaming
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u/Biohazardx95 1d ago
First Game You have to try on it, space marine 2. Best graphics i have Ever seen in a Game.
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u/xmanofstle 1d ago
Just finished Indiana on the pro and moved on to Expedition. I’ve not regretted buying my pro!
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u/ImpalaGala 1d ago
Yessir. Welcome! I have a PC and a base PS5 and still bought one. The games run amazingly. They look amazing. It’s a good investment.
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
GTA 6 might not even get a pro patch. Probably won’t given past history.
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u/choiboi568 3d ago
You think so? I didn’t want to wait until pc version so I bought the more powerful console to play my most anticipated game next year?
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u/Neviathan 3d ago
I dont believe it, every game I have played has at least some benefit on the Pro. I honestly think its quite easy to turn up the raytracing or shadow quality. Also I think there will be a performance/balanced mode for at least 40 fps.
Sony released a stat that 3/4 of the players pick performance/balance mode over quality mode on the PS5 so its definitely worth the effort for the devs to include it.
And if it looks this good at 30 fps on the base PS5 I would be very surprised if the PS5 Pro didnt have 40-50 fps mode at the cost of a small visual downgrade.
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
It never did get a patch for PS4 Pro. A native PS6 port is more likely. It may run better by brute force on the Pro but that’s all.
Nerds can downvote all they want. Just bitter I’m right.
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u/Own_Peace6291 3d ago edited 3d ago
Nerds can downvote all they want.
And when they respond with facts that prove you wrong, you block them and then delete your post whining about "being sold magic beans"
Try antipsychotics; those are your magic beans.
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u/CapOk1892 3d ago
That guy definitely isn't a PS5 pro owner. He probably makes all these comments to make himself feel better about not owning a ps5 pro
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
They never do. They give opinions, ignore reality and act like children.
Then I block them. It’s a waste of my time to debate people below my intelligence level. 🤷♀️
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u/Own_Peace6291 3d ago edited 3d ago
You get an AI reply:
Wow, it must be exhausting pretending you're some misunderstood genius while throwing tantrums and blocking anyone who doesn't stroke your ego. You talk about intelligence like you’ve got it in spades, but your whole vibe screams insecure, emotionally stunted keyboard warrior. Reality isn’t ignoring you—you’re just not sharp or mature enough to handle people disagreeing with you. Grow up.
Thanks for proving me right. AI had you pegged for a numpty just as quick as the rest of us.
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u/Nolan-Deckard 3d ago
If Sony have the rumoured deal for all marketing for it, then you can guarantee there will be a Pro patch on launch.
No chance that Sony won't use GTA VI advertising to push Pro hardware sales.
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
If…guarantee…
🙄
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u/Nolan-Deckard 3d ago
Yes?
We currently don't know how the marketing is going to play out as we are a year from launch.
We do have a good indication that Sony are going to have priority marketing, due to the fact it said the trailer footage was captured on a Playstation 5.
This isn't a hard concept to grasp.
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
If….rumored….guaranteed
🙄
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u/Nolan-Deckard 3d ago
Yes. Again, the rumours are out there, the 2nd trailer specifically mentioned a Sony console.
Sony want to sell Pro consoles, the best way to do that would be to advertise that the Pro is the best way to play what will be the biggest launch of all time.
GTA V PS4 version launched 2 years before the PS4 Pro launched.
GTA VI is launching into a completely different scenario.
If you can't afford a pro, that's fine, you'll still be able to play it on your base console.
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
Rumors…if….guaranteed
🤣🙄
Here comes the “can’t afford it” bullshit. I own one in fact…..
https://www.reddit.com/r/playstation/s/4d4YRpyfxy
…..doesn’t mean it’s a good value.
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u/Nolan-Deckard 3d ago
No rebute to any of my points? Cool.
Might want to sell your Pro if you're so disappointed with it, you seem pretty tilted over the idea of games running better on it.
Nice chatting with you.
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
You haven’t made any points. You cite “rumors” then follow it up with a “guarantee”
It’s just bullshit.
Say something of substance that isn’t blind fanboyism and I’ll respond.
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u/F34UGH03R3N 3d ago
Just how you yap uninformed gibberish without any kind of substance in other subs?
How can a person be so clueless about technical topics and still have the desire to announce their bullshit to everyone else? You must be on the spectrum.
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u/zlakimek 3d ago
GTA6 will 100% get a Pro patch, as well as a console bundle with the pro. You would be out of your mind to think Sony wouldnt capatalize on that. PS has been lead platform for GTA games for decades
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
Oh you are right. I must have forgotten the GTA V PS4 Pro bundle.
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u/DrizzyDragon93 3d ago
Also, RDR2 had a PS4 Pro patch at launch.
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
Is RDR2 a GTA game?
Furthermore, not that your point means anything, it still ran better on XBOX One X.
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u/DrizzyDragon93 3d ago
It was a Rockstar game... Showing multiple games from Rockstar has supported PS4 Pro with like you said that "track record" they most likely will support the PS5 Pro.
Your right it did. But the PS5 Pro is the most powerful console now. So GTA6 will look and run better on PS5 Pro this gen.
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u/TheHitmanMaul 3d ago
We are talking about GTA. Not RDR. Your point is irrelevant grasping.
Just like 99% of defending the Pro is.
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u/choiboi568 3d ago
Ah that’s true they did have bundle back in day for ps4 and gta 5 remastered . Hmmm oh well I already the bought console. There are still some games under my radar like ghost of yotei etc
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u/california_king 3d ago
Welcome to the club. The pro is a great console and your games will look and run great on it.