PS5 Pro Pre-Order Frenzy: Will It Match the Astro Bot Controller and PSVR 2 PC Adapter Craze?

If you’re into the design of the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense controller, you should know where to pre-order it. Astro Bot’s next big PS5 adventure comes out later this year, and it could be one of the most anticipated PS5 releases in a while. People are pumped not just for the new Astro game, but they also dig the look of its official DualSense skin – and for good reason!

This could be one of the coolest takes on the DualSense controller we’ve seen since the PS5 hit stores in 2020. The God of War Ragnarok Limited Edition gamepad comes close, but this one looks a bit like its main character. The design shows careful planning and adds some character to a device we use every day. Is this the best PS5 controller? It’s hard to say, but with all the buzz around it, we figured we should let you know where you can get your hands on one.

The Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller hits the US market on August 9 at 10am ET / 7 am PT. In the UK Very already has it in stock, while Currys has sold out. You’ll pay more for this than the standard DualSense, with a price tag of $79.99 / £69.99. The PlayStation Blog warns us that the “Limited Edition” label isn’t just for show – supplies will be tight. So if you want to get your hands on this collector’s item, you’ll need to act fast.

Sony has reason to be happy: interest in its PlayStation hardware has exploded in recent months even though we noted that its PS5 console sales dropped in 2024. We might see similar intense interest for the PS5 Pro in a month and a half.

Sony plans to launch the PS5 Pro in November, according to rumors. The company might make an official announcement at the Tokyo Game Show in September. This information lacks confirmation, but the schedule matches what we observed with Sony’s previous mid-cycle upgrade, the PS4 Pro.

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PS5 Pro demand preview

In 2024, PlayStation products excluding the PS5 and PS5 Slim consoles have experienced high demand. Here’s a list of sold-out items hinting at potential challenges in finding a PS5 Pro pre-order or restock.

Sony’s PS5 Pro pricing strategy: PSVR 2 sells out at $350

When PSVR 2 first hit the market, pre-orders were easy to come by. However, two weeks ago, Sony cut the price of its PS5 VR headset leading to a brief sell-out. The price drop of $200 sparked a 2,000% jump in PSVR 2 sales.

· What this means for PS5 Pro: A fair PS5 Pro price will attract PlayStation gamers in droves. The strong demand for PSVR 2 shows this.

PlayStation Portal sold out despite not being PSP 2

It doesn’t require much. Even though PS Portal hit shelves in November 2023 and pre-orders didn’t vanish, by Black Friday no one could find it in stock. Demand skyrocketed prompting ps5news to create a PlayStation Portal restock guide that stayed relevant for over eight months.

• What it tells us about PS5 Pro: A lot of people want Sony to make a real PSP 2 handheld, but this PS5 remote player was popular enough to sell out for months. If the PS5 Pro offers enough new features, it will see high demand too.
• A combination of demand and supply. Note: You can’t pin it on Sony’s limited stock (though that was a problem), as PS Portal still managed to become the top-selling gaming accessory of 2024 (up to now). It turned out to be the surprise hit nobody thought would fly off shelves, and PS5 Pro might end up as an unexpected winner too.

PSVR 2 PC adapter sales exceed stock

This $59.99 adapter, which lets people play VR games on a PC instead of a PS5 and, in the future, a PS5 Pro, has unexpected high demand. Adam’s PSVR 2 PC adapter restock guide gets a lot of views (showing that gamers want this).

• What it tells us about PS5 Pro: Sony spent months working on PSVR 2 PC support, yet the adapter remains out of stock days after its release. Even in August 2024, Sony struggles to meet the demand.
• Flashback: In essence many issues from the PS5 restock chaos persist four years later. This suggests trouble for PS5 Pro pre-orders.

Astro Bot PS5 controller remains scarce

The most recent sign pointing to possible PS5 Pro pre-order problems occurred on Friday – and we had to create an Astro Bot controller restock guide to keep checking Walmart, Best Buy, PlayStation Direct, Target, GameStop, and Amazon.

· What it tells us about PS5 Pro: The $80 PS5 DualSense PS5 controller carries a “limited edition” label, yet it sold out within minutes. This mirrors the quick sell-outs of Spider-Man and God of War Ragnarok controllers during pre-orders, though we can expect it to become available again as its shipping date nears. The same pattern will occur if initial PS5 pre-orders sell out.

What about PS5 Pro pre-orders?

Here’s a takeaway: if you’re planning to pre-order the PS5 Pro (when Sony announces it), you should be ready to place your order . Getting your hands on the PS5 Slim wasn’t a big challenge after its first week on the market last year, but Sony didn’t shake things up with anything new except offering a more compact console.

The PS5 Pro launch will generate a lot of buzz and interest – content creators will claim its graphics upgrade blows their minds, while critics will argue it doesn’t change a thing. We think gamers should expect something in between these extremes. Much will depend on how GTA 6 appears on a PS5 Pro versus the standard version (Rockstar Games plans to release their next hit a year after the PS5 Pro likely debuts).

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