HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
A lot of people, like myself, likely trading in hardware for the current gen machines and again like myself will trade the pro on the PS6
I even traded my PS3 in for that PS4 that traded into the PS5
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PS5 Pro pre-orders go live |OT| [10/10 Pre-Order Links Updated In OP]
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I even traded my PS3 in for that PS4 that traded into the PS5
James Sawyer Ford
Member
Yep I remember trading in my ps4 pro for a ps5 and still got around $250 for it
Old hardware seems to get you close to 50% value of new hardware
Over 8+ years you end up paying like $125/year to always have the best hardware
Worth it
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Yeah I forgot about the PS4 Pro in that chain
Mibu no ookami
Banned
People aren't able to see it like this. Consoles are the best value on the market.
FrankWza
Gold Member
It also makes sense from a risk standpoint. 8 years is a long time and a lot of consoles can crap out when your using them daily for hours at a time. If your console dies, you're looking at a full purchase of a new console. You would end up paying the same amount as a trade up to a Pro right now to get a standard PS5 in year 5 or 6 or 7. Even if the slim drops in price it's not going to be under $299 any time soon
Mibu no ookami
Banned
The PS5 Pro is a complete no brainer, which is funny because so much narrative online suggests that the price is UNBELIEVABLE!
You'll get an extra year of warranty, a newer device as you mentioned, better performance, and better value for the trade in towards the PS6.
That year 5 PS5 standard is far more likely to break down than the brand new Pro (assuming there aren't production issues or cut corners).
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Little Mac
Member
I have a PS5 Slim that I want to sell or trade in for a Pro, but not before the Pro's launch because I having alot of fun with it atm. I also have a SSD drive installed that I'd need to take out and transplant to the Pro.
What are my best options? Preorder the Pro from Sony and sell the Slim on FB Marketplace or Craigslist after it arrives? Trade in Slim at GameStop post launch?
What are my best options? Preorder the Pro from Sony and sell the Slim on FB Marketplace or Craigslist after it arrives? Trade in Slim at GameStop post launch?
FrankWza
Gold Member
I think Playstation direct also takes trade ins. Not sure of they value they offer. As far as maximizing it's possible that a place like gamestop could offer a trade-up deal for higher than they are currently offering on or around launch but it's also possible the trade value drops. I guess waiting is the best deal because you continue to be able to play and then you still have options to sell or trade and unless the value of both plummets you'll still get a decent amount.
saintjules
Gold Member
Anyone interested in getting the vertical stand, Ali Express is selling them on sale for $4.99USD. Beats having to pay the $29.99 price.
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CloudShiner
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asdasdasdbb
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ManaByte
Gold Member
Sure you got enough storage there pal?!
PS5: 1TB SSD installed, 4TB external for PS4 games.
XSX: 1TB expansion card, 5TB+8TB external for XBO/BC games.
PC: 2TB SN850 Gen 4 SSD C: drive, 6TB D: drive, 4TB external.
You can never have enough storage.
Shake Your Rump
Banned
Either you play 20 different games each day or you literally have dial-up.
Topher
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Agree. I don't get the point of constantly having games installed that you are not playing.
Tiago Rodrigues
Member
My PS5 standard size is more than enough for me. Having more than 5 games installed makes no sense in my case.
Gambit2483
Member
Damn that's a steal! Is this a trustworthy site?
jm89
Member
You will most likely get it but will take a bit longer as it's gonna get shipped from china.
Quality wont be as high as the official one, but considering it's such a simple low cost product to make it might be ok getting it from aliexpress.
If I do get it I'm definitely going third party, no way am I paying Sony £25 for that stand.
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rsouzadk
Member
pc: S70 1tb, 980 pro 2tb, p5 plus 2tb, s4510 1.92tb (x2), p5510 7.68tb, kioxia cd6r 7.68tb.
S70 2tb on ps5.
I think we're good man.
SkyHighTrees
Member
looking at the quality mode for sh2... the pro version can be *special*
saintjules
Gold Member
Yeah apparently. You can use PayPal worst case to shield yourself, but I saw people on era validating it.
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Gambit2483
so apparently looking at the box, it isn't the official Sony one. Would be too good to be true, but the design looks nearly identical.Anyway, $5 is still not bad.
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saintjules
Gold Member
KaiserBecks
Member
Thank you, ordered one as well. Don't think there'll be much of a difference considering my 1st gen PS5 managed to stand just fine on that piece of plastic Sony used to provide.
Luipadre
Member
im 7 hours in, but i already cant wait to replay this on the pro at 60 fps with PSSR. Thankfully the game looks like its gonna be a fun one to replay. No annoying puzzles or upgrades, pretty straight forward with really good pacing.
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Interfectum
Member
Just joined the PS5 Pro club... holding off on Silent Hill 2, Metaphor and Space Marine 2 to play it on there. Surprised you can still get it on PS Direct but it seems sold out everywhere else.
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MisterXDTV
Member
It's not on sale everywhere else right now
Pre-orders outside PS Direct start on Thursday
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Zacfoldor
Member
That's how I stayed in PC gaming so long during my WoW career. Buy once cry once and resell before it goes obsolete. It's how to stay in the game with minimal expenditure!
Interfectum
Member
saintjules
Gold Member
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Going to get an order in through Gamestop and cancel my pro from PS Direct as I want to trade in a couple of PS5s
Then having lunch with a couple of friends in Terre Haute and maybe a round of golf and look around at the POIs the town has to offer
Then having lunch with a couple of friends in Terre Haute and maybe a round of golf and look around at the POIs the town has to offer
j0hnnix
Member
GameStop preorder go-live is tomorrow or did I just get my dates confused.
HeisenbergFX4
Gold Member
Yeah its tomorrow
j0hnnix
Member
MatrixReloaded101
Member
The problem with GameStop is you’re less likely to get the console at launch from them versus ps direct. I already saw someone on Twitter mention their local gs will only have 5 at launch.
I plan to sell my OG PS5 and a few things but I’m going to do that after I get my PS5 pro just to be on the safe side.
IMO the console will be harder to get after launch, in the past when a new console launches during the holidays and when the mass market realizes it out, the console usually sell out for the holidays and don’t get restocked until the first half of the new year.
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saintjules
Gold Member
Yeah i might pre order via Best Buy now and cancel my direct too.
Kind of funny when you think about sitting in queue and they're still available on the site. I even think it will be available at launch.
Radical_3d
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saintjules
Gold Member
Yeah I personally wouldn't trade in my PS5. 1 because I like to keep my Consoles (collector-ish) and since we're early adopters of the Pro, you never know if it comes DOA or malfunctions. I'll have a backup in case.
PlayedStation
Member
Nah, Gamestop is less of a headache than dealing with ps direct for new consoles. I drove to the gamestop right by my house and physically secured my spot for a ps5. Sure it was a lot of waiting, but I'd rather do that than sitting in some online queue and fighting bots for a console.
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Interfectum
Member
Gambit2483
Member
In-store preorder will ALWAYS be better and more fair than fighting hopelessly online against bots that can make 30+ purchases in a matter of seconds
dmaul1114
Banned
In this case, the person they responded to already has PS Direct Preorder placed that they'll cancel if they get a Gamestop one placed.
I've got one in as well (were easy to get for the standard pro). I may cancel it if I can get an order in on Amazon though as I have some credit there from my Amazon Visa and would earn 5% back on the balance paying with that card.
Not a biggie for me if it comes after launch day as I'm pretty busy in November and have plenty to play on XSX and Switch while holding off on some PS5 games I want to play with the Pro boost.
saintjules
Gold Member
Not if you have guys camping out the night before pre-orders go up. Not saying for the Pro in this case, but waiting on a line has never been a sure deal either.
I remember being outside Gamestop for the Series X back in 2020. They only had 12 pre-orders. Didn't get it. Then as I was walking back to my car I checked Walmart pre-order option and secured it right away.
DryvBy
Gold Member
I usually keep games installed I'm not entirely done with because I have too many games. And some games just need to stay on the console, like RDR2 or GTA V. Too long to reinstall if you want to play.
mayham2199
Member
For me my main issue is my friends play a random amount of games. So they'll randomly want to play smite out of nowhere. It's not a huge issue anymore since I have close to 1G internet but it was a PIA back in the day. Now I can download most big games in like 15 mins.
Mibu no ookami
Banned
PS5 Pro is currently unavailable on PS Direct in the US.
sono
Gold Member
Actually.. if consumer electronics last 5 years chances are it is good for long term. The new pro is unproven long term reliability and for any new system a proportion will suffer from early life failures happen...because they do.
Hmm, looks like allot has change negative views on ps5 and will now purchase ps5 pro. It will be busy November for ps5 pro retailers.