What PS5 and Xbox Consoles Are in Stock Ahead of GTA 6 and Black Friday?

As Black Friday and the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 approach, console shortages have been a growing concern. Xbox head Asha Sharma mentioned there is more demand for Xbox consoles than what is currently available. Microsoft advised Xbox owners to trade in their older consoles. Meanwhile, Sony is offering to buy PS5 consoles for $400, and PS5 Pro owners may need to pay up to $1,400 from third-party resellers for one.

After visiting major online retailers, it appears that current models of all consoles are widely available at their manufacturer-suggested retail price (MSRP), except for the PS5 Pro. Here's a breakdown of the availability for each current console model:

1. PS5 Pro: Sold out at all retailers (MSRP: $899.99)

2. PS5 with Disc Drive: Widely available at MSRP (around $649.99)

3. PS5 Digital Edition: Widely available at MSRP (around $599.99)

4. Xbox Series X (with Disc Drive): Widely available at MSRP (around $799.99)

5. Xbox Series X (All-Digital Edition): Available at MSRP at most retailers, except Xbox directly (around $749.99)

6. Xbox Series S (512GB): Available at MSRP at most retailers (around $499.99)

7. Xbox Series S (1TB): Available at MSRP at most retailers (around $599.99)

8. Nintendo Switch 2: Widely available at MSRP (around $499.99)

It's worth noting that the MSRP for these consoles has been increasing in recent years, but at this pre-Black Friday, pre-GTA 6 moment, it's relatively easy to find a new game console at retail price, unless you specifically want a PS5 Pro.