The Russian retail chain "M.Video-Eldorado" reported a high demand for the advanced version of the PlayStation 5 console. During the first week, pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 Pro were three times higher than expected.
The company added that during this period, the PlayStation 5 Pro accounted for 25% of the sales of the standard PlayStation 5. However, they did not provide specific figures.
"M.Video-Eldorado" noted that Sony consoles are traditionally popular in Russia. In the first half of 2024, the PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in the country, both in monetary and unit terms. It accounted for 73% of the 15.5 billion rubles that Russians spent on gaming consoles during the first half of the year. More details.
It is worth noting that the PlayStation 5 Pro is not officially supplied in Russia, as Sony left the local market in 2022. The PlayStation 5 Pro will officially go on sale worldwide on November 7, 2024. "M.Video-Eldorado" promises to deliver the consoles to Russian customers in November as well, but closer to the end of the month.