For the past couple of weeks, discourse among PlayStation fans commenced since Sony revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro. Not only is the console a step up from the base model, but it asks for $699 upfront and requires purchasing a disc drive separately as well. According to Ampere Analysis, this hubris approach is blamed on the lacking competition in the market against PlayStation currently.

And although there is room to argue the benefits over the cost of the PlayStation 5 Pro, there are also gaping holes in that discussion too. While over 50 titles are prepared to launch with PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements, some are absent from the conversation. One many are hoping is Grand Theft Auto VI. But according to Digital Foundry, the current CPU in the system is likely withholding the system from achieving premium output like 60hz with 4K like as promised.

Alongside the additional PlayStation 5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition also on the way, many are interested in how the market will respond to these high priced systems. At least for the standard PlayStation 5 Pro, the game is still available to pre-order via PlayStation Direct. The Verge points this out as of two weeks since the console’s announcement.

What’s more is that the PlayStation 5 Pro 30th Anniversary Edition did actually sell out even with a higher price tag. In both the United States & United Kingdom, the PlayStation 1-themed PlayStation 5 Pro is now unavailable. But in Japan the system is still available. Despite only minting 12,300 units, Sony is exploring a new approach in its home market.

As per Video Game Chronicle, the limited edition console is only available to users that sign-in to the PlayStation Store with an account that was active on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 between February 22nd and September 19th. Pre-orders will remain live in Japan until October 14th. It is also indicated that a lottery will take place if availability outweighs pre-orders.

Are you surprised by the current state for PlayStation 5 Pro?