Highlights
- 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.
- While regular PS5 consoles are now readily available, supply issues and scalping continue to be a problem for limited edition variants like the $600 Spider-Man 2 bundle.
- It's unclear if there will be official restocks, so fans may have to buy from scalpers who list the bundle for around $1,000 or more.
Scalpers are selling the Spider-Man 2-themed PS5 console bundle for absurd prices online. Scalping has long been a problem when it comes to Sony's PlayStation 5 console. While the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors certainly played a role, scalpers were a big reason why many gamers found it next to impossible to get a PS5 for themselves.
Luckily, the PS5 console shortages have come to an end. PS5 consoles are now readily available at retail stores and online at their normal price. But while the regular PS5 consoles are no longer in short supply, it seems that scalping and supply issues will continue to be a problem for limited edition variants of the console. At least, that seems to be what's happening with the new Spider-Man 2 limited edition PS5 console bundle.
Pre-orders recently went live for the $600 Spider-Man 2 console bundle, which includes a specially-themed PS5 console and DualSense controller, as well as a digital copy of the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 game. Unfortunately for those hoping to get their hands on the bundle, Spider-Man 2 PS5 consoles sold out almost immediately after they went live on Sony's PlayStation Direct service. It's unclear if there will be any official restocks or if they will be in significant supply at retail locations later this year, but for now, the only way to guarantee one is to buy it from scalpers who all seem to have it listed for around $1,000 or thereabouts.
The Spider-Man 2 PS5 console bundle is currently listed for $890-$1,150 on eBay at "Buy It Now" prices, with some auctions going on that could potentially let consumers get it at a more reasonable price, but will likely wind up very high as well. It's possible these scalper prices will come down if an official restock happens, but the console's limited edition status means it will likely remain fairly difficult to get. However, with Spider-Man 2 likely being a system-seller, though, it's possible Sony is planning on having these at retail stores for a big holiday season push. Plans to that effect have not actually been announced at the time of this writing, so fans should keep their expectations in check.
The unfortunate reality is that some fans may simply be unable to get their hands on this limited edition Spider-Man 2 PS5 console unless they're willing to pay scalper prices. And with rumors of a PS5 console revision on the horizon, one has to wonder if scalpers will once again start being a thorn in the side of PlayStation gamers.
