Sony has officially rolled out the eagerly awaited PlayStation 5 Pro, marking a significant update to the original PS5. As Sony's latest gaming console, it boasts cutting-edge components and innovative technology. Here's a detailed overview of its features.
Enhanced Performance for Gamers
The PS5 Pro is designed for gamers and content creators who demand higher performance levels. Sony's goal is to deliver smoother frame rates while maintaining high graphical quality. This means challenging games can run at 60FPS with enhanced graphics, due to an upgraded GPU. The PS5 Pro offers 67% more Compute Units and 28% faster memory than its predecessor, enabling up to 45% quicker rendering for fluid gameplay.
Ray tracing capabilities have also been improved, with the PS5 Pro achieving double or even triple the ray cast speeds of the base model. Utilizing AI, Sony enhances image clarity through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and machine learning. The console aims to eliminate the need for gamers to choose between performance and quality, as highlighted by PlayStation lead architect Mark Cerny.
Optimized Game Titles
Several games will be optimized specifically for the PS5 Pro. Here’s the list:
- Alan Wake 2
- Assassin’s Creed: Shadows
- Demon’s Souls
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Gran Turismo 7
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- The Crew Motorfest
- The First Descendant
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Additional titles are anticipated to receive enhanced versions to leverage the PS5 Pro's superior performance.
Pricing and Release Information
The PS5 Pro will be available starting November 7, 2024, through major retailers and Sony's official website. Pre-orders can be placed from September 26, 2024. The console is priced at 699.99 USD and comes with a DualSense wireless controller, 2TB SSD storage, and Astro’s Playroom pre-installed. A disc-less version is also available, with an optional Disc Drive sold separately.
