As Sony announces $700 PS5 Pro, the internet is raging with memes — and even Xbox is catching strays

What you need to know

• After a year of rumors, the PlayStation 5 Pro has finally been confirmed, and it will cost $699.99 for the base version, which is all-digital.
• Buyers will have to pay extra for the disc drive and vertical stand, which are sold separately.
• The PS5 Pro will be available for purchase on November 7, 2024.
• People have made memes about the incredibly high price, but even the Xbox isn’t safe.

Well, the PS5 Pro is real, and it’s going to cost a pretty penny, or rather a LOT of money. It’ll cost $699.99 in the US, £699.99 in the UK, and €799.99 in Europe — and that’s before you even buy a disc drive or the vertical stand, which cost $80 and $30 respectively. It might beat the Xbox in AI graphics, but still… $699.99?!

Everyone has weighed in on this announcement, from all sides of the gaming camp, Sony fans, Xbox fans, PC gamers who still don’t understand why someone would spend $699.99 instead of buying a gaming PC. Even the Steam Deck clan has weighed in. Here are our favorite memes so far:

Steam Deck Users Give Their Opinions

Many have pointed out that for the princely sum of $699 you can build a decent gaming PC, but you can also buy the top-of-the-line Steam Deck OLED and have access to a much larger library of titles on the go. It’s not as powerful, to be sure, but it’s certainly a compelling argument.

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