Sony has officially announced the long rumored PlayStation 5 Pro! The console features a larger GPU, Advanced Ray Tracing technology, AI-Driven Upscaling, and will be roughly the same size as the current line of PlayStation 5 models. It will also have Wi-Fi 7 support, and allow for 8K resolution when supported. It will also include a 2 TB SSD for storage.
Select PlayStation games will be receiving free updates to support the PlayStation 5 Pro's new capabilities, but it will be up to the developers themselves. The new PS5 Pro Boost Mode will act similar to the PlayStation 4 Pro's boost mode, and will "enhance" existing PlayStation 4 and 5 games that have not received an update patch.
As with the PlayStation 5 Slim model before it, the Pro will also feature a disc drive that is sold separately for $79.99.
The PlayStation 5 Pro will release on November 7th 2024, for $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, €799.99 EUR, and ¥119,980 JPY. Pre-orders begin September 26th.
For more, here's the overview via the Official PlayStation Blog.
Specs:
- Upgraded GPU: With PS5 Pro, we are upgrading to a GPU that
has 67% more Compute Units than the current PS5 console and 28% faster
memory. Overall, this enables up to 45% faster rendering for gameplay,
making the experience much smoother.
- Advanced Ray Tracing: We’ve added even more
powerful ray tracing that provides more dynamic reflection and
refraction of light. This allows the rays to be cast at double, and at
times triple, the speeds of the current PS5 console.
- AI-Driven Upscaling: We’re also introducing PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, an AI-driven upscaling that uses a machine learning-based technology to provide super sharp image clarity by adding an extraordinary amount of detail.
Overview:
PS5 Pro provides gamers with amazing graphics at high frame rates. You can hear Mark Cerny, lead architect for PS5 Pro, discuss the key innovations from PS5 Pro in the following video presentation. This presentation provides a deep dive into the key performance features that make PS5 Pro truly special.
Other enhancements include PS5 Pro Game Boost, which can apply to more than 8,500 backward compatible PS4 games playable on PS5 Pro. This feature may stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games. Enhanced Image Quality for PS4 games is also available to improve the resolution on select PS4 games. PS5 Pro will also launch with the latest wireless technology, Wi-Fi 7, in territories supporting this standard. VRR and 8K gaming are also supported.
It’s humbling to see how game creators have embraced the latest technology from PS5 Pro, and several games will be patched with free software updates for gamers to take advantage of PS5 Pro’s features. These games can be identified with a PS5 Pro Enhanced label within their title. Some games you can look forward to include blockbuster hits from PlayStation Studios and our third-party partners, such as Alan Wake 2, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Demon’s Souls, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Gran Turismo 7, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, The Crew Motorfest, The First Descendant, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and more.
We kept the look of the PS5 Pro consistent with the overall PS5 family of products. You’ll notice the height is the same size as the original PS5, and the width is the same size as the current PS5 model to accommodate higher performance specs. Players can add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive, or swap out console covers when they become available.
PS5 Pro fits perfectly within the PS5 family of products and is compatible with the PS5 accessories currently available, including PlayStation VR2, PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge, Access controller, Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore. The user interface and network services will also remain the same as PS5.
The PS5 Pro console will be available this holiday at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, €799.99 EUR, and ¥119,980 JPY (includes tax). It will include a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller and a copy of Astro’s Playroom pre-installed in every PS5 Pro purchase. PS5 Pro is available as a disc-less console, with the option to purchase the currently available Disc Drive for PS5 separately.
PS5 Pro will launch on November 7, 2024 and will be available at participating retailers and directly from PlayStation at direct.playstation.com. Preorders will begin on September 26, 2024.
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