The PS5 Pro disc drive is currently very difficult to purchase in the UK due to limited supply. Major retailers like Amazon, Argos, Very, Currys, and Game are all sold out of the £100 MSRP disc drive.
Unfortunately, this has led to scalpers taking advantage of the shortage and reselling the disc drive on sites like eBay for up to £400, which is 4 times the official price. This is causing significant frustration for consumers who want to use physical media with their PS5 Pro consoles.
Sony appears to have underestimated the demand for the standalone disc drive accessory. While the PS5 Pro itself is an all-digital console, many consumers still have large physical game libraries and need the disc drive to play those titles. The lack of readily available disc drives is an oversight that is negatively impacting the PS5 Pro launch in the UK.
The best advice is to keep checking major retailers regularly, as more stock is likely to become available over time, even if it takes several weeks or months. Consumers should avoid paying the inflated scalper prices, as that will only encourage the unethical resale practices. With patience and persistence, the PS5 Pro disc drive should eventually become more widely available at the official £100 price point.
In the UK, You Can't Buy a PS5 Pro Disc Drive without Paying a Premium
Scalpers having a field day
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