After several rumors, Sony has finally confirmed what many expected: the new PlayStation 5 Pro. It is a revision of the PlayStation 5 that includes several upgrades at a price that has caught a lot of attention.
Want to know everything this new Sony console will offer? Here's everything you need to know about the PlayStation 5 Pro.
What is the PlayStation 5 Pro?
In a technical presentation, Mark Cerny, the architect of the PlayStation 5, introduced the world to a new version of the console. Its name is PlayStation 5 Pro, and it is a mid-generation upgrade designed to "advance gaming technology."
Those words sound very elegant and make us think the PlayStation 5 Pro will offer something never seen before. However, the reality is that this new console is very similar to something Sony had done before: yes, we are referring to the PlayStation 4 Pro. In other words, it’s a new model of PlayStation 5 with more power to deliver more advanced graphics.
According to Cerny, the PlayStation 5 is a console with many capabilities that have allowed creators to deliver great experiences for the current generation. When Sony talked with different developers, they noticed a desire for better graphical performance to provide a space where they could showcase dreams that require a frame rate higher than 60 frames per second.
What advantages does the PlayStation 5 Pro offer?
To meet these demands, Cerny and the entire team behind the PlayStation 5 got to work to create a new console with several key performance improvements. For starters, it has an improved GPU, with 67% more computational units than the current PlayStation 5. Additionally, its memory is 28% faster, enabling quicker rendering.
Of course, the improvements don't stop there: the PlayStation 5 Pro will also be equipped with more powerful Ray Tracing systems, allowing rays to be processed up to 3 times faster than in the current PlayStation 5. According to Sony, this will provide better dynamic reflections and more advanced light refraction.
Want more? Sony confirmed that the PlayStation 5 Pro will feature PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, an AI system that uses machine learning technology to upscale game images. In Sony's words, this enables the delivery of "extraordinary levels of detail." This technology could also be used to improve the appearance of PlayStation VR2 games in the future, but there are no details on when or which titles will take advantage of this feature.
There’s another important change that may seem minor but will surely make many happy. So far, the standard version of the PlayStation 5 comes with 825 GB of storage space, which many find insufficient. Thus, the PlayStation 5 Pro will have 2 TB of internal memory. It’s worth noting that it’s a digital console, so you’ll need to purchase the disc drive separately.
All of this sounds great, but what does it mean for players? So far, many major games force you to choose between two options: Performance Mode or Quality Mode. This means deciding whether to play with the smoothness of 60 frames per second or prefer 4K graphics and high-level graphical fidelity with ray tracing. The goal of the PlayStation 5 Pro is to ensure that you always have the beautiful graphics created by developers without sacrificing frame rate. In short: the PlayStation 5 Pro aims to end the debate between 60 fps and 4K.
That's not all; the PlayStation 5 Pro will offer a higher level of detail in various scenes to deliver unprecedented graphics in the PlayStation ecosystem. For example, you’ll be able to see more detailed background elements, like trees, and in cinematics, features like hair and skin will look better than ever. So, when you play on this new console, you’ll experience higher-quality graphics that will leave you in awe. Of course, to fully benefit from this, you’ll need a TV with enough quality and the right features.
Which games will take advantage of the PlayStation 5 Pro?
So far, the following games have been confirmed to take advantage of the PlayStation 5 Pro’s power:
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
- Control
- Gran Turismo 7
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Alan Wake 2
- Demon’s Souls
- Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- The Crew Motorfest
- The First Descendant
It is expected that the list of compatible games will grow in the coming months with new releases.
When does the PlayStation 5 Pro release?
The PlayStation 5 Pro will go on sale on November 7, 2024, in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
How much does the PlayStation 5 Pro cost?
PlayStation 5 Pro will be priced at $699.99 USD.
Does the PlayStation 5 Pro include a disc drive?
The PlayStation 5 Pro does not include a disc drive. However, the console is compatible with the detachable disc drives that Sony released with the PlayStation 5 Slim. You can purchase this add-on separately to allow your PlayStation 5 Pro to read physical games.
What are the dimensions of the PlayStation 5 Pro?
At the moment, Sony has not revealed the exact dimensions of the PlayStation 5 Pro. However, the company did say that it will have the same height as the PlayStation 5 and the same width as the PlayStation 5 Pro.
When will the PlayStation 5 Pro be available in Mexico and Latin America?
It is currently unknown when the PlayStation 5 Pro will arrive in Mexico and other Latin American countries. We will keep you updated and inform you when more is known about its release in our region.
And you, are you excited about the PlayStation 5 Pro? What excites you the most about this new console? Let us know in the comments.
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