Sony has announced the PS5 Pro, set to launch on November 7 for $700. It features a larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, allowing better performance without sacrificing visual fidelity. With 45% faster rendering than the base PS5, it includes a 2TB SSD and Wi-Fi 7 support. The PS5 Pro is compatible with the PlayStation Portal handheld, PS5 controllers, and PlayStation VR2. Pre-orders start on September 26.
Sony has officially announced the PS5 Pro in a technical presentation, revealing its design, price, and release date. The console will launch on November 7, is priced at $700.
The PS5 Pro boasts improved performance, faster speeds, and increased game storage, with 45% faster rendering power than the base PlayStation 5.
According to Mark Cerny, lead architect of the PS5, the PS5 Pro features a larger GPU than the current console version, advanced ray tracing, and custom AI-driven upscaling using PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, which eliminates the need to choose between Fidelity and Performance graphics modes. The feature is designed to replace existing upscaling implementations.
The PS5 Pro’s GPU has been upgraded with more computing units and faster memory, resulting in faster game rendering and improved frame rates without loss of visual fidelity. The extra power also enhances ray tracing, with developers able to achieve faster speeds.
The PS5 Pro includes a Game Boost option for backward-compatible PS4 games and supports the PlayStation Portal handheld, existing PS5 controllers, and the PlayStation VR2 headset. It features Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, VRR, 8K resolutions, and a larger 2TB SSD, with an extra SSD slot for expansion.
The PS5 Pro has a similar design to the slim PS5, with three stripes down the side,. It does not include a disc drive, but a 4K Blu-ray disc drive can be purchased separately, along with optional console covers. The console will be available for pre-order on September 26.
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