Sony has officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, a more powerful iteration of its current gaming console, set to release on November 7, 2024. The PS5 Pro boasts significant hardware upgrades, including a GPU with 67% more Compute Units than the current PS5, 28% faster memory, and advanced ray tracing capabilities. These improvements result in up to 45% faster rendering in gameplay, promising smoother and more detailed gaming experiences.Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PS5 Pro, stated, ‘Simply put, it’s the most powerful console we’ve ever built’. The console introduces new features such as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), an AI-driven upscaling technology that uses machine learning to provide sharper images and better performance. Additionally, the PS5 Pro will include a Game Boost function, which can enhance over 8,500 backward-compatible PS4 games.The PS5 Pro will be priced at $699.99 (£699.99/€799.99) and will come with a 2TB SSD, one DualSense wireless controller, and a pre-installed copy of Astro’s Playroom. Notably, the console will not include a disc drive, but a separate 4K Blu-ray drive can be purchased for an additional cost.Sony plans to release 50 PS5 Pro Enhanced games by launch, including popular titles such as Gran Turismo 7 and The Last of Us Part II Remastered. The console will be compatible with existing PS5 accessories, including the PlayStation VR2 headset and the portable PlayStation Portal.While the announcement has generated excitement among gamers, some have expressed concerns about the higher price point and the lack of an included disc drive. The launch of the PS5 Pro comes at a time when Sony is looking to revitalize its PlayStation division, which recently announced job cuts.
Key points
- Sony announces PlayStation 5 Pro with significant hardware upgrades, set to release on November 7, 2024.
- PS5 Pro features 45% faster rendering, advanced ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling technology.
- The console is priced at $699.
- 50 PS5 Pro Enhanced games planned for launch, with backward compatibility for over 8,500 PS4 games.
99 and comes with a 2TB SSD, but no disc drive.
