PlayStation 5 Pro: All You Need to Know about Sony's Latest Gaming Console
PlayStation 5 Pro: Price and Availability
Priced at $699.99 in the US, the PlayStation 5 Pro comes equipped with a 2TB SSD and includes a DualSense wireless controller. Notably, it is a disc-less console with compatibility for the PS5's separate disc drive.
Pre-Order Dates
- Pre-orders start on September 26 at direct.playstation.com.
- For other regions, pre-orders begin on October 10 at select retailers.
PlayStation 5 Pro: What's New
The PS5 Pro isn't an entirely new device but rather an upgraded model of the PS5 line. It maintains a similar design but comes with new stripe-like vents.
With a 67% increase in compute units and 28% faster memory, the new GPU facilitates higher fidelity graphics and smoother gameplay at 60 frames per second. Additionally, ray tracing capabilities are notably improved, enhancing reflections and light refraction.
New Technologies
- Wi-Fi 7 connectivity
- Variable Refresh Rates (VRR)
- 8K resolution gaming support
Compatible Games for PlayStation 5 Pro
Sony provides updates for existing games to utilize the Pro's enhancements, known as “PS5 Pro Enhanced”. Titles include:
- Alan Wake 2
- Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
- Demon’s Souls
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
New features include Game Boost, which optimizes performance for supported PS4 and PS5 games.
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