The PlayStation 5 Pro costs $1,099.99 in Canada and $899 in the US, and recent US reports say it keeps selling out as the November 19 launch of GTA 6 gets closer. No source we read gives Canadian stock details, so Canadian buyers should check retailers directly.
Nothing we read points to a discount. The story here is demand, not a sale: the Pro is hard to find, and the price went up in both countries this year.
What is the PS5 Pro, and what comes in the box?
The PS5 Pro is Sony’s higher-end PlayStation 5 with a 2TB built-in SSD. According to PlayStation, it supports up to 120fps on 120Hz displays in supported games, ray-traced reflections, shadows and global illumination, and an upscaling feature called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution for 4K TVs. It also supports Wi-Fi 7 with a compatible router and plays over 8,500 PS4 games.
The listing on PlayStation Direct says the box holds the console, a DualSense wireless controller, two plastic stand feet, an HDMI cable, an AC power cord, a user manual and ASTRO’s PLAYROOM pre-installed. One detail catches buyers out: the PS5 Pro is all-digital with no disc drive. The disc drive and the vertical stand are sold separately, and PlayStation Plus is needed for online multiplayer.
How much does it cost in Canada and the US?
In Canada, Sony raised prices effective April 2, 2026, according to MobileSyrup. The PS5 Pro went from $959.99 to $1,099.99. Sony cited “continued pressures in the global economic landscape”, and MobileSyrup presumes that means tariffs and the RAM shortage, though Sony did not name them.
In the US, the console is $899.00 on PlayStation Direct. Tom’s Guide reports the launch price was $699 and that the increase came in March 2026.
Prices at third-party sellers are far higher. Tom’s Guide saw Amazon third-party listings above $1,300 in September. Treat those as resale prices, not Sony’s price.
Why is everyone hunting for one now?
Two reasons come up in the coverage. The first is GTA 6, which launches November 19 and is exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X, according to Tom’s Guide. The second is rising RAM costs, which that outlet says make it hard for Sony to build more consoles quickly.
The Shortcut put it more bluntly on October 23: “Demand has skyrocketed due to the RAM crisis and imminent GTA 6 launch.” Black Friday is also close, which the author expects to add pressure on limited stock.
Where has it been in stock lately?
All of this is US reporting. As of September 19, Tom’s Guide found the PS5 Pro sold out at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target and PlayStation Direct.
The Shortcut said Best Buy restocked on the evening of October 22 and sold out again. Walmart had not had the console since early September. Amazon and PlayStation Direct each sold it briefly during the past week. The author’s retail sources suggest a large GameStop restock may not come until closer to GTA 6 and Black Friday, though that is an expectation, not a confirmed date.
On the day we checked, the PlayStation Direct page showed the console as Currently Unavailable, even though a Low stock badge also appeared on the page.
Who should buy it
Players who want the best PS5 hardware for 4K and high frame rates. The Pro’s headline features, such as 120fps and 4K upscaling, need a 4K TV, and a 120Hz display for the top frame rates.
Digital-first players. The Pro has no disc drive, so it suits people who buy games online. Anyone with a disc collection needs the separate drive.
Who should wait
Anyone tempted by a resale price. Paying more than the Sony price on a marketplace listing is the main risk in a sold out season.
Shoppers who only care about GTA 6. The game is exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X, according to Tom’s Guide, so the standard PS5 is the other way to play it. Compare the price gap before paying for the Pro.
What is still unknown?
None of the sources we read gives Canadian stock levels, a Canadian restock date or any planned price cut. The Shortcut’s GameStop timing is an estimate from the author’s sources.
What should you do next?
Check PlayStation Direct and the Canadian retailers you trust for today’s stock, and compare any listing against Sony’s $1,099.99 Canadian price or the $899 US price. Be wary of any seller asking far more.
