On September 10, as part of the PS5 Technical Presentation, the PlayStation 5 Pro was shown off, an improved version of the eponymous ninth-generation console. In this article, we’ll look at the main things that Mark Cerny, lead designer of Sony’s gaming systems, said, and also conclude whether it’s worth saving money for the PS5 Pro.
How do pro versions of consoles differ from regular versions?
Pro versions of consoles first appeared in the last generation of gaming systems. Previously, Sony and Microsoft limited themselves to thinner versions of the PlayStation and Xbox, which had a larger hard drive, but the basic hardware remained the same. On November 10, 2016, 3 years after the release of the original PS4, the PlayStation 4 Pro appeared on the market. It was more powerful than a regular curling iron, produced a higher-quality image and increased the number of frames per second. However, not a single game was developed for the pro version of PS4. All projects were launched on both consoles. A similar situation occurred with the Xbox One X.
Did you buy the pro versions of previous generations of consoles?
What we saw during the PS5 technical presentation
The technical specifications of the PS5 Pro have been revealed. The new console will have an RDNA 3 graphics chip (33.5 teraflops), an 8-core AMD Zen 2 processor with 16 threads at 3.5 GHz), as well as 16 GB of GDDR6 RAM, which works at a speed of 18 Gbps. The console is said to display graphics 45% faster than the standard PlayStation 5, feature PSSR upscale technology and accelerated ray tracing.
Sony’s main goal is to make sure that players don’t have to choose between high frame rates and beautiful images. On PS5 Pro, users will see a 4K resolution at 60 FPS. All major PlayStation projects will receive patches that support the new console’s features. For example, within Gran Turismo 7 will feature an advanced reflection system, allowing the outline of another vehicle to be seen on the windows of one car. On November 7, the following games will be improved:
They promise that new games will be released immediately with support for the features of the PS5 Pro.
The PlayStation 5 Pro is scheduled for release on November 7th. Price: $700 or €800.
Is it worth saving money for PS5 Pro?
If your favorite game isn’t on the list of projects getting a pro patch, it will look and work the same as it does on the regular PlayStation 5.
Frankly, we were surprised by the lack of a disc drive. Games are still sold on physical media, and in today’s environment, it’s one of the best ways to get a taste of new products. But it’s not available on the standard PS5 Pro. The disc drive must be purchased separately for $100.
The situation with the PlayStation 4 and its pro version was repeated. It is likely that no new game will be launched exclusively on PS5 Pro. Therefore, the usual fifth “curler” will remain a relevant system until the next generation console comes out.
If you already have a PlayStation 5, then there is no need to switch to the pro version. It is important to note that we are not talking about purchasing an additional module for the console, but about purchasing a completely new device. However, if you did not buy the original PS5 at once, but now want to check out Sony’s library, and money is not a problem for you, then you can pay attention to the PlayStation 5 Pro.
User response to PlayStation 5 Pro
Many people were outraged by the price of the new Sony device. They remembered that there are not many exclusives on the PlayStation 5, and that the graphics on the pro version of the console do not differ much from the usual ones.
I’m trying to see the real difference between the graphics on PS5 and PS5 Pro
The price is $700 and the first game we saw running on PS5 Pro was a PS4 project lol
Play without limits.
Actually, they exist, and they cost $700.
Play knows no boundaries – the slogan of the PlayStation 5 (approx. VGTimes).
-$700 for PS5?
– For PlayStation 5 Pro, Mr. Octo, PS5 Pro.
You’ll need to work three jobs to afford a PS5 Pro.
In the UK, the PS5 Pro costs $914. PlayStation can go to ***
Sorry, but in my opinion Nintendo is the only one that should stay in the console market. The PS5 that I supported all these years offers me nothing. Astro Bot is literally the only game that brought any sense of joy to owning this console.
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Are you planning to buy a PS5 Pro? Or do you prefer other gaming systems? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Source: VG Times
Christina Moncayo is a contributing writer for “Social Bites”. Her focus is on the gaming industry and she provides in-depth coverage of the latest news and trends in the world of gaming.