The first wave of PS5 Pro pre-orders opened with a bang on September 26, but this week marks the arrival of the second wave that will see other non-PlayStation Direct retailers get in on the action. This wave starts on Thursday, October 10, so get prepared.
However, it is worth noting that PS5 Pro pre-orders can still be placed right now given that the console is in stock at PlayStation Direct in the US and UK.
PS Direct will continue to have exclusivity over PS5 Pro pre-orders until October 10, but it's then that other retailers get in on the action and offer us far more pre-order opportunities and choices.
Given this, our dedicated PS5 Pro pre-orders page, and our team of gaming hardware experts will be keeping you up to date with the very latest stock information across all the major retailers ensuring you have the most choices to hand so you can make an informed purchase.
Additionally, we have a whole page dedicated to DualSense 30th Anniversary Edition pre-orders, PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Digital Edition pre-orders, as well as the wider PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders, and a handy page breaking down the best places to buy a PS5 disc drive and vertical stand.
PS5 Pro pre-orders: Quick links
US links
- PS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at $699.99 at PlayStation Direct
- 30th Anniversary Collection PS5 Pro bundle pre-order: $999.99 at PlayStation Direct (Out of stock)
- PS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at Amazon (starting October 10)
- PS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at Walmart (starting October 10)
- PS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at Best Buy (starting October 10)
- PS5 Pro pre-order: $699.99 at Target (starting October 10)
UK links
- PS5 Pro pre-order: £699.99 at PlayStation Direct
- 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundle: £959.99 at PlayStation Direct (out of stock)
PS5 Pro pre-orders: cut to the chase
- Price: $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,199 (no disc drive or vertical stand included)
- Pre-order dates: September 26 (PlayStation Direct) and October 10 (other retailers)
- Release Date: November 7, 2024
PS5 Pro pre-orders - US
As a reminder, the following retailers don't go live with their PS5 Pro pre-orders until October 10 but we've got links to their listing pages to make it easier for when things kick off on the 10th.
The following retailers don't have their listing pages up yet, but will likely have them on October 10.
PS5 Pro pre-orders - UK
Likewise, in the UK these are the sites and retailers where we think the PS5 Pro pre-orders will begin. Once again, remember that PS5 Pro pre-orders will begin on September 26 exclusively at PS Direct before other retailers get in on the action two weeks later on October 10.
These UK retailers will be going live on October 10, but are worth a bookmark and look now to get in position ahead of the next date.
PS5 Pro pre-orders - AUS
PS5 Pro pre-orders in Australia also began on September 26. We recommend creating an account on your retailer of choice and signing in before you start your purchase for a smoother experience. It's also worth mentioning that most retailers have a purchase limit of one console per customer.
What's the PS5 Pro pre-order start time?
The PS5 Pro is available to pre-order from PlayStation Direct in the UK right now with pre-orders opening up officially at 10am on September 26 at PlayStation Direct. Pre-orders were then available in the US at around 10am, also via PS Direct. In both these regions, the initial wave of stock sold out quickly though.
However, it feels like nailing down the exact starting time for the second wave of pre-orders will be more difficult. On one hand, we have retailers like Amazon and Walmart displaying now (or previously) on listing pages that US pre-orders will start at 7am PT but on the other hand, we have almost every other retailer in the US and UK, simply not stating that. This rather opens the door to retailers potentially going live at even the turn of midnight on October 10, if they can govern the start time. We just can't be sure yet but we'll update this page as soon as we know more.
PS5 Pro pre-orders: Tips and advice
I've covered hardware launches for years now, so know a thing or two about potential tips and tricks which might smooth out your process, help you get through the from listing page to check out, and make the whole experience a bit easier. There's no silver bullet of course, but I expect PS5 Pro demand to be high so it's worth considering the following:
Log in and add your payment details ahead of time
If you can - and I know there's no concrete confirmation of start time from Sony yet - make sure you're logged in with any retailer or PS accounts and have got your payment details either updated if they live on your account, or to hand and ready to go if you're manually putting them in. Believe us, we heard horror stories during the PS5 stock shortage of people getting PS5s into the carts with no problems only to lose out because they took too long paying...
Stick with reliable retailers
This one is a bit moot for the first pre-order window as that's exclusive to PlayStation Direct, but when pre-orders open up to other retailers, I really recommend just sticking to those that we all know are reliable. While that does mean you're going where the biggest crowds are likely to go, you'll have much more confidence in the payment process and use of the website generally. When you start considering off-the-beaten-track retailers things can become hairy... This principle also applies to being wary of third-party sellers on the likes of Walmart and Amazon - steer clear if it's too early for them to be offering stock, or if a listing is too good to be true.
Consider a retailer membership
We saw how some PS5 restocks were kept for Best Buy Total Tech members or similar, for example, and while we don't expect PS5 Pro pre-orders to be gate-kept like that, it did reveal the potential extra convenience and streamlining that being a member can have. Heck, you might even get free or faster postage, or a discount when adding another item.
Don't dismiss bundles
Speaking of extra items, it's worth considering PS5 Pro bundles, should retailers offer them. If your budget can extend to something a bit beyond the Pro's list price of $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,199 then you might be able to select a bundle that's perhaps slightly less in demand due to that higher price. And on this note, definitely don't forget about a disc drive if there are bundles that include them! This might be the best way to get one of the disc drives right now, with demand recently skyrocketing.
PS5 Pro pre-orders: Disc drive and stand
Soon after the PS5 Pro was announced and it was confirmed that it won't be sole with a disc drive or vertical stand, interest in both, but particularly the former skyrocketed. As a result, it is going to pay to get both of those items sorted sooner rather than later as we head towards the pre-order date.
If you already own a bunch of the best PS5 games on disc then making sure you have one of the disc drives ahead of your PS5 Pro pre-order is going to be a smart move.
We have a dedicated page helping you find where to buy a PS5 Pro disc drive and vertical stand, but if you're looking for a quick look right now, then check out the prices below.
Should you pre-order the PS5 Pro?
While the case for actually having a PS5 Pro will be personal and depend on if you want to upgrade your setup and have the most powerful PlayStation 5 console, actually committing to a PS5 Pro pre-order to acquire your machine is a question to answer in and of itself.
To start, if you are already committed to the idea of getting the most performant PS5 console going and want to make the purchase, then placing a pre-order is, at its base level, just the best way to ensure you get one. We are predicting that the demand for the PS5 Pro will be high so stock could become wobbly during and then after the pre-order phase.
The latter point is also one I think could be very important. We've all seen the stock situations surrounding Sony hardware in recent years, and part of me expects the demand for the PS5 Pro to be just as high as the Portal was last year, for example. As a result, even if you'd rather wait perhaps, but have made your mind up to commit to the Pro, then I'd recommend placing a pre-order to secure your unit and avoid any possible stock trouble that might come after the pre-order phase.
Another fact that may convince you to pre-order could be the stock levels of other items, and the possibility of bundles that bag you everything you need in one fell swoop. Recent stock levels of the disc drive and vertical stand have plummeted due to news of the PS5 Pro's release so getting them separately is proving tricky. As a result, I really think it'd make sense that PlayStation Direct and other retailers should be offering bundles that include the disc drive and vertical stand as those will both likely be items that the Pro audience is keen on. For the record, I'm not 100% sure that these bundles will end up in a total price that saves you money, but ensuring you get all the bits in one go would be a good argument for placing a PS5 Pro pre-order.
If you are committed to buying a PS5 Pro but are happy to wait, or if value for money and not paying a list price is your goal, then I would not recommend placing a PS5 Pro pre-order. Pre-orders for the new console won't see you save any money on the machine itself, and you'll be paying full whack. Aside from free shipping perhaps, a PS5 Pro pre-order will get you a unit - but it'll be full price, starting at $700 / £700 / AU$1,199.
I'm a gaming and PlayStation hardware expert who has covered everything in the gaming tech sphere for years. I'm also a huge PlayStation fanatic, having had one constantly, in one shape or form, since the mid-90s. It's my favorite platform because of, simply put, the quality games and great hardware, but also from an accessibility perspective. As such, I'm the precise enthusiast audience for the PS5 Pro and so I've been invested in the PS5 Pro news since way back when, and am incredibly excited to cover the pre-order phase as well continuing to stay up-to-date with all the latest rumors, leaks, and updates regarding Sony's gaming hardware, accessories, and games.
PS5 Pro pre-orders: FAQs
How much will PS5 Pro pre-orders be?
The PS5 Pro is a premium console and will cost $699.99 / £699.99 (around AU$1,052.99).
We're unsure whether Sony or other retailers will bundle up the disc drive and/or the vertical stand in the PS5 Pro pre-orders, however. While this would make sense, retailers have been struggling to keep up with demand for both after the PS5 Pro was announced.
Will a PS5 Pro pre-order get me a disc drive and stand?
Sadly, a PS5 Pro pre-order will only bag you the premium, enhanced console in its default, all-digital form. If you want to get the disc drive and stand, you'll have to buy them separately.
Is there a new DualSense controller to go with PS5 Pro?
Unfortunately, there is no revised or improved version of the DualSense controller to come out with the PS5 Pro. There was a rumored 'V2' variant that seemed to appear at retailers earlier this year, but nothing official has come of it.
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