Why is Walmart PS5 so expensive?

The Walmart PS5 is so expensive because the listings are from third-party sellers who can set their own prices, allowing console scalpers to inflate the prices of the PS5 to almost double the recommended retail price. The PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 consoles are being listed for around $900 and over $1000 respectively, which is significantly higher than the original $399.99 and $499.99 retail prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

PS5 Pricing and Availability

1. Is the PS5 $1,000 dollars?: No, the PS5 has two price points in the United States: the PS5 Digital Edition costs $399.99, while the PS5 costs $499.99.
2. Why is the PS5 $1,000 dollars now?: The PS5 is being sold for around $1,000 due to scalpers who are buying up the consoles and selling them at inflated prices.
3. Is Walmart selling used PS5?: Yes, Walmart is selling used PS5 consoles, including the Sony PlayStation 5 Used Digital Console with Accessories Kit.

PS5 Value and Worth

4. Is PS5 worth it?: Yes, the PS5 is worth the investment, with its next-gen features, sleek design, comfortable DualSense controller, and stellar 4K graphics.
5. How much should I sell PS5 for?: If your PS5 is in good condition, you can expect to sell it for $350 to $600.

PS5 Models and Upgrades

6. How much does a PS6 cost?: The PS6 might be priced around the $600-$700 mark, reflecting the value of new technologies and features.
7. Will PS5 go up in price?: Yes, the PS5 price may increase in select markets due to the global economic environment, including high inflation rates.
8. Is PS5 Pro coming?: Rumors of a PS5 Pro persist, and while it has not been officially confirmed by Sony, one reliable insider has claimed it’s “100% in development”.

PS5 Performance and Compatibility

9. Is the digital or disc PS5 better?: Both PlayStation 5 models deliver the same gaming performance, but the standard PS5 could offer more value in the long run depending on your buying habits.
10. Can PS4 discs work on PS5?: Yes, backwards compatibility means that PS4 games can be played on the PS5.

PS5 Sales and Market Share

11. How much profit does PS5 make?: Sony reported 1.21 trillion yen in operating profit, a record for the company, after selling 19.1 million PlayStation 5 consoles.
12. Who sold more PS5 or Xbox?: The PlayStation 5 has sold 35.94 million units, while the Xbox Series X|S sold 21.35 million units.

PS5 Slim and Future Releases

13. Is PS5 Slim coming?: Yes, the PS5 Slim will be available to purchase starting in November, with the disc drive version retailing for $500 and the digital edition for $450.
14. Will PS5 Slim be cheaper?: No, the PS5 Slim will have the same price as the current PS5 and PS5 digital edition.

PS5 Storage and Games

15. How many games can PS5 hold?: The PS5 can store around 10-15 games on the drive at a time, depending on the size of the games and the storage capacity of the console.