PS5 Pro Sales Are Falling Behind the Pace Set by PS4 Pro
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After a launch that seemed to match PlayStation 4 Pro’s early sales, it now looks like PS5 Pro is struggling to keep pace with the previous generation’s mid-gen console, as it appears to be falling behind in terms of sales.
Analyst Mat Piscatella highlighted this in a recent report from Circana about the North American market for January 2025. He pointed out that there was a 15% drop in hardware sales, as previously reported.
Huge Price Difference Between PS5 Pro and PS4 Pro Likely Contributing to Slower Sales
When focusing on the PlayStation 5 Pro, Piscatella explained that it’s struggling compared to the PS4 Pro. It’s important to note that PS4 Pro launched with a price of $399.99, while the PS5 Pro started at $699.99. That’s a huge price difference, even considering inflation.
However, Sony’s president, Hiroki Totoki, has stated that he believes the price of the PS5 Pro hasn’t affected its sales. He explained that their target audience isn’t the typical casual gamer, but rather the hardcore gaming community—those seeking the best experience regarding both fidelity and performance.
It’s hard to say whether Sony expected the sales trends for the PS5 Pro to go this way. However, considering that their most recent financial report showed a record-breaking quarter, it’s likely they thought it would do well. But with a price like that, it’s easy to assume that the PS5 Pro is mainly attracting hardcore fans.
Furthermore, major game releases like Monster Hunter Wilds or the upcoming GTA 6 may boost PS5 Pro sales, as these titles are expected to run best on the more powerful console.
In other news, Shuhei Yoshida, former president of Sony Worldwide Studios, called the arrival of Xbox games on PS5 a “win” for PlayStation owners. He pointed out that PlayStation fans will now have access to games they couldn’t play before, thanks to Microsoft’s new approach.
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The price of the PS5 Pro is outrageous, they are Just nickel and diming this cash cow at this point. Even when major titles release like MH Wilds and GTA 6, if you already have the base model PS5 you might as well keep it and not upgrade.