Exploring the PlayStation 5 Pro: HHW Gaming Insights on Design and Price

Unveiling the PlayStation 5 Pro

The PS5 Pro is arguably Sony's worst-kept secret, and details from an alleged leak give gamers their first close look at this powerful console. Having launched four years ago, the original PS5 redefined gaming, and now, with supply chain issues behind us, it's time for an upgrade.

What We Know So Far

According to the reliable leaker billbil-kun on Deallabs, the forthcoming console will be named the PlayStation 5 Pro. This report also quashes any rumors regarding a formal PlayStation Showcase for its announcement. Expected to release at the end of 2024, the PS5 Pro retains the PS5 Slim design with distinctive three black stripes on the shell for easy identification.

Key Specifications and Pricing

• Reveal expected on September 6, 2024
• Disc variant priced at $699.99, Digital variant at $599.99
• Includes detachable disc drive
• 1 TB storage capacity

In March, additional specifications leaked online, suggesting substantial improvements. The PS5 Pro is said to feature a CPU that mirrors the original PS5's yet introduces a 'High CPU Frequency Mode' for 10% better performance at 3.85GHz. Its GPU is projected to boast 33.5 teraflops, allowing for advanced ray tracing and a remarkable upscaling solution known as PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Upscaling).

Industry Impact and Anticipation

As Sony aims to drum up interest in the PS5 ahead of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 set for a 2025 release, gaming communities react to these significant leaks and the eyebrow-raising pricing.