Sony has officially confirmed the much-anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro, announced by lead architect Mark Cerny during a technical presentation. While wide speculations hinted at the existence of the PS5 Pro, this reveal finally provides detailed insights into what the new console offers.
Slated for release on November 7, 2024, the new PlayStation console aims to solve a massive pain point in the current generation of gaming: Choosing between Fidelity and Performance modes or having to decide between high-quality graphics and smooth frame rates.
With a price tag of $699.99, the PS5 Pro promises to deliver both. This guide will cover all crucial aspects of the PS5 Pro, from its technical advancements to its specs, pricing and confirmed game enhancements.
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Everything to Know About the PS5 Pro
New Enhancements
In the presentation, Mark Cerny emphasised three massive advancements in the PS5 Pro: A larger GPU, faster ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling, which will enable the system to deliver 60fps gaming with high-end graphics, something the base PS5 struggled to achieve simultaneously.
Listed below are the detailed improvements of the enhancements mentioned:
- Enhanced GPU and Faster Memory: The new console features a larger GPU paired with 28% faster RAM, resulting in 45% faster rendering. It should significantly improve gaming performance, allowing for sharper visuals and smoother gameplay.
- Ray Tracing Improvements: One of the standout features of the PS5 Pro is its improved ray tracing capabilities, running 2-3 times faster than the base model. It means more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections, enhancing the visual fidelity of next-gen games.
- AI-Driven Upscaling with PSSR: The new PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) is an AI-driven upscaling feature designed to deliver high-resolution visuals without compromising performance. This feature bridges the gap between Fidelity and Performance modes, providing the best of both worlds.
Improved Features From Predecessors
Besides adding new enhancements to their next-gen console device, Cerny also mentioned they retain and improve some notable features in the current device.
Written are the improvements and changes Sony made to their newest gaming console:
- 2TB SSD Storage: The PS5 Pro comes with 2TB of SSD storage, double that of the recently released PS5 Slim (which offers 1TB), giving players more space for next-gen titles.
- Game Boost: The PlayStation 5 Pro includes Game Boost, allowing over 8,500 PS4 games to be playable on the console, with stabilised or improved performance for select titles.
- No Disc Drive: Unlike the PS5 Slim, which has a disc drive option, the PS5 Pro is disc-less, though players can purchase the external disc drive separately for backward compatibility with PS4 and Blu-ray discs.
- Wi-Fi 7 Compatibility: The PS5 Pro is equipped with Wi-Fi 7, ensuring faster and more reliable online gaming experiences.
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and 8K Gaming: Like its predecessor, the PlayStation 5 Pro supports a variable refresh rate and offers 8K gaming, although 8K titles are still relatively rare.
Confirmed Game Enhancements and Optional Accessory
During the presentation, Sony showcased several games that will take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s enhanced hardware, offering a glimpse of what gamers can expect. The focus was on combining high-resolution visuals with smooth 60fps gameplay, and the improvements were visible.
Here are the initial list of games receiving enhancements on the PlayStation 5 Pro:
- 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
Like the PS5 Slim, the PS5 Pro’s vertical stand will be sold separately, allowing users to display their console upright. This stand will also be available for an additional fee, much like the external disc drive.
Parting Notes
The PS5 Pro represents a significant leap in gaming technology, combining fidelity and performance without compromise. With a focus on ray tracing, AI-driven upscaling, and faster rendering, the PS5 Pro aims to deliver on the next-gen gaming promises that the base PS5 couldn’t fully realise.
As the November launch date approaches, gamers can expect more information on upcoming titles and features that utilises the PS5 Pro’s hardware capabilities. The era of choosing between graphics and frame rate is finally ending.
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