The shortage of PS5 Pro units is real, though it does not necessarily mean there has been a surge in sales. Reports show that obtaining a PS5 Pro has become increasingly difficult, with the situation getting worse in recent days and now affecting Japan, a region that was previously thought to be unaffected. According to the X account of PlayStation Japan, consumers who want to buy a PS5 Pro through the official store now have to submit a purchase request and may need to enter a lottery if the number of applications exceeds the available stock. This process, usually seen during the launch of a new Nintendo console, suggests there is a limited supply rather than a high level of demand. The impact of GTA 6 on PS5 Pro sales is not as significant as some might think. In Japan, GTA 6 is not the most anticipated game of the year, and weekly sales estimates from Famitsu show no major increase in PS5 or PS5 Pro sales in recent months. The PS5 remains stable despite its high price, but sales have generally stayed below 10,000 units per week, with the PS5 Pro making up only a small part of those sales. Out of the 7.7 million PS5 units in use in Japan, only 370,000 are PS5 Pro units since its launch. Analyst Daniel Ahmad noted that price increases have reduced overall demand for the PS5, though GTA VI might generate enough interest to cause stock shortages. However, supply issues, including a shortage of memory chips related to AI and geopolitical tensions, have limited Sony's production compared to last year. If Sony had the same stock as last year, demand for GTA VI would not be enough to sell all units, due to price increases. Shortages during the holidays are expected, but not because of increased sales compared to last year. Sony appears to have slowed production, as seen in the scarcity of PS5 Pro units in French stores. The model is currently unavailable on the official PlayStation Direct store, and on Amazon France, it is either unavailable or offered by independent sellers at a higher price. Retailers such as Micromania, Auchan, Leclerc, Cultura, and Cdiscount also have limited or no stock. The shortage occurs as GTA 6 approaches its release, a game eager to take advantage of the capabilities of the most powerful console. However, Sony and Rockstar have not highlighted how GTA 6 will run on the PS5 Pro. Sony's management has indicated that the PS5 fleet has reached maturity, with the company now focusing on maximizing profits. With over 95 million consoles in circulation and 125 million monthly active users, Sony is primarily concerned with increasing the profitability of existing players in the ecosystem, rather than the current situation of the PS5 Pro.