PlayStation 5 Pro Specifications
On the hardware side, the PS5 Pro offers significant improvements. Equipped with an 8-core Zen2 processor and RDNA2 graphics processor, the console promises 45% higher rendering performance in games. This powerful hardware will especially improve the use of ray tracing technology. Sony says that the new console will offer a high-end experience in global illumination and other graphics technologies without any performance loss.
One of the PS5 Pro’s most notable innovations is PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSRR) technology. This AI-powered resolution scaling technology is an alternative to competing technologies such as FSR and DLSS. PSRR aims to double the frame rate in games. Thanks to this technology, a minimum frame rate of 60 FPS is targeted in all games, and players will have less need to seek a balance between performance and visuals.
How Much is the PlayStation 5 Pro Price?
In terms of pricing, the PS5 Pro will be available for $699.99 in the US and 799.99 euros in Europe. Only the diskless version of the console will be available, but the disk drive will be available separately for an additional $100/euro. Pre-orders will begin on September 26th.
The announcement was met with mixed reactions in the gaming world. The high price tag, the fact that the disc-less version is the only option, and the additional charge for the stand were all criticized. Also, the presentation was criticized for focusing mostly on the performance of existing games on PS5 Pro, with a lack of new titles.
Despite this, it was announced that many popular games will be updated for PS5 Pro. Alan Wake 2, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Demon’s Souls, Dragon’s Dogma II, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Gran Turismo 7, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part II Remastered will be optimized for the Pro version.
Palworldis the First Game Released for PlayStation 5 Pro
Following the console announcement, rumors have surfaced that Palworld is coming to PlayStation 5. An announcement is expected at Tokyo Game Show 2024. Bringing this popular game to the PS5 could increase the console’s appeal.
The PS5 Pro stands out for its powerful hardware, innovative features and advanced graphics performance. Although it has been criticized for its high price and some controversial decisions, the expectation that big games, especially GTA 6, will run at 4K – 60 FPS could increase the console’s popularity. Given the global power of Sony and the PlayStation brand, it seems likely that the PS5 Pro will reach significant sales figures all over the world.
