Sony has officially unveiled their next console hardware entry: the PlayStation 5 Pro.
During a PS5 Pro Technical Presentation, PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny spilled the beans on this beefed-up PlayStation 5, designed to deliver the high frame rates and dazzling visuals gamers crave. Visually, the PS5 Pro looks almost identical to the base model, but with three stripes along its side instead of the single stripe on the PS5.
Sony showcased the PS5 Pro’s prowess with a slew of games flaunting their improved visuals, including Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Gran Turismo 7, and Hogwarts Legacy. According to a post on the PlayStation Blog by Hideaki Nishino, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Platform Business Group, the PS5 Pro boasts:
- Upgraded GPU: With a GPU packing 67% more Compute Units and 28% faster memory, players can expect up to 45% faster rendering for a smoother gameplay experience.
- Advanced Ray Tracing: Enhanced ray tracing offers dynamic light reflection and refraction at double, sometimes triple, the speeds of the original PS5.
- AI-Driven Upscaling: Dubbed PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), this AI-powered tech promises razor-sharp image clarity and stunning detail to boost resolution effects.
The PS5 Pro retails at S$1,069 / US$699.99 / £699.99 / €799.99 / ¥119,980, making it a premium upgrade for those looking to push their gaming experience to the next level. The PS5 Pro will come with a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller, and a copy of Astro’s Playroom pre-installed in every PS5 Pro purchase. In addition, it will also be available as a disc-less console, with the option to buy the currently available disc drive for PS5 separately.
The PS5 Pro will release on 7 November 2024, with pre-orders beginning on 26 September 2024.
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