PS5 Pro pre-orders start today: here’s where to buy one

PS5 Pro pre-orders start today: here’s where to buy one

PS5 Pro pre-orders are now live! The first wave of PlayStation 5 Pro pre-orders will start later today, Thursday, September 26, exclusively at PS Direct in the US and UK.

PlayStation Direct in the UK has opened up pre-orders, but you’ll likely join a short queue before being allowed in to browse for the PS5 Pro or 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders. We’ve reflected this by updating the links below and are leading with UK retailers as that’s where the action is. For reference, other retailers will begin pre-orders on October 10, 2024 – two weeks after today’s first opportunity.

We know a thing or two about huge tech launches, pre-order rushes, and trying to get your hands on the latest hot-ticket items – we’re hardened veterans from the PS5 stock shortages of 2020 and 2021. We’ve learned when PS5 Pro pre-orders are going to start and where you’ll be able to place a PlayStation 5 Pro pre-order when they go live.

Despite its relative niche and enthusiast pitching (and its chunky price tag), we expect PS5 Pro pre-orders to be immensely popular – perhaps surprisingly so, like the PlayStation Portal was last year. As a result, we’ve gathered all the best quick links and information so you can quickly navigate the process and get to where you need to be fast.

PS5 Pro pre-orders: Quick links

We’ve started a quick links list here because – excitedly – some retailers have gone live with their listing pages already. It’s worth noting though that these retailers are starting their pre-orders on the second date, October 10, and we’ve labeled that next to them too.

PS5 Pro pre-orders: cut to the chase

  • Price: $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,199 (no disc drive or vertical stand included)
  • Pre-order dates: September 26 (PlayStation Direct) and October 10 (other retailers)
  • Release Date: November 7, 2024

PS5 Pro pre-orders – US

We’ve gathered up all the best links and places to bookmark right now ahead of PS5 Pro pre-orders launching in a few days – but the huge news is that some listing pages have gone live already! We’ve led with those ones first, before continuing with other retailers who are yet to go live. Remember that pre-orders will be exclusive to PS Direct on September 26 in the US, with other retailers going live two weeks later on October 10.

The following retailers don’t have their listing pages up yet, but we’re leading with PlayStation Direct as that store will be going live first on September 26. UK pre-orders have started at PlayStation Direct so we’re hoping to see US pre-orders open up soon.

PS5 Pro pre-orders – UK

Likewise, in the UK these are the sites and retailers where we think the PS5 Pro pre-orders will begin. Once again, remember that PS5 Pro pre-orders will begin on September 26 exclusively at PS Direct before other retailers get in on the action two weeks later on October 10.

PS5 Pro pre-orders – AUS

Going live at 10am (AEST) on Thursday, September 26, PS5 Pro pre-orders are now live in Australia! We recommend creating an account on your retailer of choice and signing in before you start your purchase for a smoother experience. It’s also worth mentioning that most retailers have a  purchase limit of one console per customer.

What’s the PS5 Pro pre-order start time?

The PS5 Pro is available to pre-order from PlayStation Direct in the UK right now with pre-orders opening up officially at 10am. Fans were able to join a virtual waiting room and queue from about 8am in advance of that time. This came after a period of uncertainty about the start time but one that PlayStation UK ended on X/Twitter by confirming a start time of 10am in a post on the social media platform. 

As for a US start time, we think it’ll be a 10am ET start time to echo that of the UK one – strap in!

The second date for PS5 Pro pre-orders, in regions where PS Direct is active, is October 10, as this is when other retailers get in on the action. This will give many folks two bits of the cherry – or the option and flexibility to pre-order at their retailer of choice on either date. We have no idea what time of day these will go live, but it’ll certainly be worth checking as the clock turns midnight.

PS5 Pro pre-orders: Tips and advice

I’ve covered hardware launches for years now, so know a thing or two about potential tips and tricks which might smooth out your process, help you get through the from listing page to check out, and make the whole experience a bit easier. There’s no silver bullet of course, but I expect PS5 Pro demand to be high so it’s worth considering the following:

Log in and add your payment details ahead of time
If you can – and I know there’s no concrete confirmation of start time from Sony yet – make sure you’re logged in with any retailer or PS accounts and have got your payment details either updated if they live on your account, or to hand and ready to go if you’re manually putting them in. Believe us, we heard horror stories during the PS5 stock shortage of people getting PS5s into the carts with no problems only to lose out because they took too long paying…

Stick with reliable retailers
This one is a bit moot for the first pre-order window as that’s exclusive to PlayStation Direct, but when pre-orders open up to other retailers, I really recommend just sticking to those that we all know are reliable. While that does mean you’re going where the biggest crowds are likely to go, you’ll have much more confidence in the payment process and use of the website generally. When you start considering off-the-beaten-track retailers things can become hairy… This principle also applies to being wary of third-party sellers on the likes of Walmart and Amazon – steer clear if it’s too early for them to be offering stock, or if a listing is too good to be true.

Consider a retailer membership
We saw how some PS5 restocks were kept for Best Buy Total Tech members or similar, for example, and while we don’t expect PS5 Pro pre-orders to be gate-kept like that, it did reveal the potential extra convenience and streamlining that being a member can have. Heck, you might even get free or faster postage, or a discount when adding another item.

Don’t dismiss bundles
Speaking of extra items, it’s worth considering PS5 Pro bundles, should retailers offer them. If your budget can extend to something a bit beyond the Pro’s list price of $699.99 / £699.99 / AU$1,199 then you might be able to select a bundle that’s perhaps slightly less in demand due to that higher price. And on this note, definitely don’t forget about a disc drive if there are bundles that include them! This might be the best way to get one of the disc drives right now, with demand recently skyrocketing.

PS5 Pro pre-orders: Disc drive and stand

Soon after the PS5 Pro was announced and it was confirmed that it won’t be sole with a disc drive or vertical stand, interest in both, but particularly the former skyrocketed. As a result, it is going to pay to get both of those items sorted sooner rather than later as we head towards the pre-order date.

If you already own a bunch of the best PS5 games on disc then making sure you have one of the disc drives ahead of your PS5 Pro pre-order is going to be a smart move.

We have a dedicated page helping you find where to buy a PS5 Pro disc drive and vertical stand, but if you’re looking for a quick look right now, then check out the prices below.

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