Playstation 5 PRO

The PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) has just been announced, offering a significant upgrade over the original PS5. It is set to release on November 7, 2024, with preorders starting on September 26, 2024. Priced at $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, €799.99 EUR, the PS5 Pro comes with a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller

Key Features and Enhancements:

 

 

  • Performance Upgrades: The PS5 Pro features an upgraded GPU with 67% more Compute Units and 28% faster memory than the original PS5, resulting in up to 45% faster rendering. The console also supports advanced ray tracing, which doubles the speed of dynamic reflection and refraction of light. AI-driven upscaling technology, called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, provides enhanced image clarity by adding significant detail to game graphics​(

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  • Game Compatibility and Enhancements: The PS5 Pro supports more than 8,500 backward-compatible PlayStation 4 (PS4) games, with features like PS5 Pro Game Boost that stabilize or improve the performance of both PS4 and PS5 games. Additionally, select games will benefit from Enhanced Image Quality, improving resolution. Newer games will carry a "PS5 Pro Enhanced" designation, signifying that they are optimized for the PS5 Pro’s advanced hardware capabilities. Titles set to benefit include "Alan Wake 2," "Assassin’s Creed: Shadows," "Demon’s Souls," "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth," "Marvel’s Spider-Man 2," and many more​(

    PlayStation.Blog)​(Sony Interactive Entertainment).

     

  • Design and Compatibility: The PS5 Pro maintains a similar design to the original PS5 but with slight modifications to accommodate the higher performance specs. It is compatible with existing PS5 accessories, such as the PlayStation VR2, PlayStation Portal, and DualSense Edge controller. Users can also add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive, which is sold separately​(

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  • Connectivity and Future-proofing: The PS5 Pro is equipped with the latest wireless technology, Wi-Fi 7, for faster and more reliable internet connections (in regions where this standard is supported). It also supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and 8K gaming, making it more future-proof for upcoming technologies