PlayStation 5 Pro Arrives November 7, 2024
Sony announced the PlayStation 5 Pro as its more powerful mid-generation PlayStation 5 model, with pre-orders opening September 26 and a global launch scheduled for November 7, 2024. The announced launch price was $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, and €799.99 EUR.
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Key PS5 Pro Upgrades
Upgraded GPU: Sony said the console would include 67% more Compute Units and 28% faster memory, enabling up to 45% faster rendering in supported scenarios.
Advanced Ray Tracing: the company described ray-tracing performance capable of casting rays at roughly double or triple the speed of the original PS5 in supported games.
PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution: Sony introduced PSSR as an AI-driven upscaling system designed to improve image clarity.
PS5 Pro Game Boost: Sony said Game Boost would improve or stabilize performance across thousands of backward-compatible PS4 and PS5 titles, with enhanced image quality for selected games.
Compatibility and Design
The PS5 Pro was announced as compatible with existing PS5 accessories including PlayStation VR2 and DualSense controllers. Sony also highlighted Wi-Fi 7, VRR, and support for 8K output.
PS5 Pro-Enhanced Games
Games named for PS5 Pro-enhanced updates included Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Demon’s Souls.
Pricing and Launch
The announced PS5 Pro package included a 2TB SSD and a pre-installed copy of Astro’s Playroom.
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