Speculators have sold more than 60,000 units of both consoles through eBay. Profits of up to $ 28 million are estimated.
Speculation fully affects the resale of Xbox Series X and PS5 consoles. After the launch of the new Microsoft and Sony consoles on November 10 and 12, respectively, sales portals such as eBay have been the setting chosen by dozens of individuals to sell units of these limited products at prices well above their price. recommended for sale to the public. According to a report published in DEV conducted by data engineer Michael Driscoll, an estimated profit of more than $ 28 million.
More than 60,000 PS5 and Xbox Series X | S sold through resale on eBay
The document, which has taken the eBay portal database as a reference since the launch of both consoles until December 1, gives a total of more than 60,000 units resold through this platform. Of that total, 25,642 correspond to the standard model of PlayStation 5 with disc player; 7,322 for PS5 Digital Edition; 22,932 for Xbox Series X; and 6,863 for Xbox Series S.
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The quantity, whose volume is very considerable considering the brief period studied, has had an average sale price of $ 1,021 for PS5 (its RRP is $ 499) and $ 937 for PS5 Digital Edition (with a RRP of $ 399). The Sony console alone has generated more than $ 19 million in profits for speculative members.
Xbox Series X has sold for an average of $ 865 (RRP $ 499) and Xbox Series S, which has greater availability in European markets, has sold for an average of $ 469 (RRP of $ 299). Thus, another 9 million dollars in benefits are calculated for speculators.
The lack of stock of both PS5 and Xbox Series X | S is a reality in the main markets. Sony has promised to have more console supply before Christmas; For its part, sources consulted by FreeGameTips urge us to 2021 for more Xbox Series X units in the European market.
