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Scalpers are selling the limited edition Spider-Man 2-themed PS5 console bundle for absurd prices online, making it difficult for fans to get it at a reasonable price.
Although regular PS5 consoles are widely accessible at the moment, limited edition variants such as the $600 Spider-Man 2 bundle still face challenges due to supply issues and scalping. Considering the uncertain availability of official restocks, fans might need to resort to purchasing from scalpers who typically list the bundle for approximately $1,000 or even higher.
The Spider-Man 2-themed PS5 console bundle is being sold by scalpers at exorbitant prices online. Scalping has been a longstanding issue with Sony's PlayStation 5 console, making it extremely difficult for gamers to obtain one for themselves, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors. However, the shortage of PS5 consoles has now ceased, with them being readily available at retail stores and online at their regular price. Nonetheless, limited edition versions of the console, like the new Spider-Man 2 bundle, continue to face supply issues and fall prey to scalping problems.
Pre-orders are now available for the $600 Spider-Man 2 console bundle, featuring a specially-themed PS5 console and DualSense controller, along with a digital copy of the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 game. Sadly, the Spider-Man 2 PS5 consoles quickly sold out on Sony's PlayStation Direct service as soon as they became available. It remains uncertain whether there will be official restocks or significant availability at retail locations later this year. Currently, the only way to secure a console is by purchasing it from scalpers, who are listing it for approximately $1,000 or thereabouts.
The Spider-Man 2 PS5 console bundle is currently available on eBay for prices ranging from $890 to $1,150 with "Buy It Now" options. There are also ongoing auctions that may offer the opportunity to purchase the bundle at a more reasonable price, although competition is expected to drive the prices up significantly. It is possible that these inflated prices may decrease if there is an official restock, but due to the limited edition status of the console, it is anticipated that it will remain challenging to obtain. However, considering the popularity of Spider-Man 2 as a system-seller, Sony may be planning a retail store release for a major holiday season promotion. It should be noted that there have been no official announcements regarding these plans at the time of writing, so fans should temper their expectations.
Unfortunately, some fans may struggle to acquire the limited edition Spider-Man 2 PS5 console unless they are willing to pay exorbitant prices set by scalpers. Additionally, with rumors of an upcoming PS5 console revision, it raises concerns about scalpers once again causing inconvenience for PlayStation gamers.