PS5 Pro doesnt enhance scalping (Sony Interactive Entertainment)Sonys PS5 Pro has been a failed endeavour for scalpers trying to profit from the console, as an accessory becomes more sought after online.The PS5 Pro might have been met with an understandable sea of negativity when it was announced with a 699.99 price tag, but the console is still expected to sell well to its niche audience.Sonys previous mid-generation upgrade, the PS4 Pro, only accounted for around 14% of PS4 sales overall, with the PS5 Pro expected to work out the same. At the time of writing, one day after the console launched, it is still widely available across Amazon and other retailers.As is the case with every console launch these days, scalpers try to buy consoles and sell them at an inflated price to capitalise on the high demand. In the case of the PS5 Pro, however, they clearly havent read the room.A handful of sellers on eBay have consoles listed under Buy It Now for less than the retail price, ranging from 680-700.While these listings appear to have been snapped up, theres still one going for the retail price of 699.99, while another under auction is currently at 650. Its likely that number will increase before the auction closes, but its hard to imagine it going beyond the retail price considering the console is still widely available from normal retailers.It seems like this is the case in other countries too. As reported by Otaku Research Institute, sellers on Japanese resale site Mercari are apparently only selling the console for 10,000 20,000 (around 50-100) more than the retail price.The publication notes, however, that Mercari takes a 10% cut from resellers and theres shipping costs to consider as well, so many are still apparently either losing money or only breaking even.PS5 Pros arent fetching much profit (eBay)It isnt all bad news for scalpers though (sadly), as demand has intensified for disc drives. The PS5 Pro is a digital-only console, with Sony selling external disc drives for an additional 99.99. At the time of writing, however, there is no stock across the UK and US PlayStation Direct stores, with many now going for inflated prices elsewhere.On eBay, PS5 disc drives are currently selling between 155-210, which will likely only soar upwards until its restocked by Sony.When you combine all these high prices, it certainly makes the PS5 Pros limited appeal seem even more dubious. Just dont mention having to buy additional faceplates too.As for the consoles positives, Sony recently revealed the improved specs, including 2TB of internal storage, and outlined all the games which will be compatible for enhanced upgrades at launch. Disc drives are the hot commodity (eBay)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.MORE : Sony reveals PS5 Pro enhanced games at launch from Black Ops 6 to Dragon AgeMORE : Marvels Wolverine director changes allegiance from PS5 to join XboxMORE : PS5 owner spends 1,500 on 24 years worth of PS Plus subscriptionsSign up to all the exclusive gaming content, latest releases before they're seen on the site.Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.