PlayStation 5 Pro announced, launches November 7 for $699 - console
(hx) 06:44 PM CEST - Sep,10 2024
- Post a comment / read (1) Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced PlayStation 5 Pro, an enhanced version of PlayStation 5 due out on November 7 for $699.99 / £699.99 / €799.99 / ¥119,980. It will be available as a disc-less console, with the currently available disc drive available as a separate purchase. Pre-orders will begin on September 26.
We developed PlayStation 5 Pro with deeply engaged players and game
creators in mind—as many have asked for a console that runs even higher
fidelity graphics with smoother frame rates at 60 frames per second. We
achieved this on PlayStation 5 Pro with several key performance
features.
Upgraded GPU – With PlayStation 5 Pro, we are
upgrading to a GPU that has 67% more Compute Units than the current
PlayStation 5 console and 28% faster memory. Overall, this enables up
to 45% faster rendering for gameplay, making the experience much
smoother.
Advanced Ray Tracing – We’ve added even more
powerful ray tracing that provides more dynamic reflection and
refraction of light. This allows the rays to be cast at double, and at
times triple, the speeds of the current PlayStation 5 console.
AI-Driven Upscaling – We’re also introducing
PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, an AI-driven upscaling that uses
a machine learning-based technology to provide super sharp image
clarity by adding an extraordinary amount of detail.
PlayStation 5 Pro provides gamers with amazing graphics at high frame
rates. You can hear Mark Cerny, lead architect for PlayStation 5 Pro,
discuss the key innovations from PlayStation 5 Pro in the following
video presentation. This presentation provides a deep dive into the key
performance features that make PlayStation 5 Pro truly special.
Other enhancements include PlayStation 5 Pro Game Boost, which can
apply to more than 8,500 backward compatible PlayStation 4 games
playable on PlayStation 5 Pro. This feature may stabilize or improve
the performance of supported PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games.
Enhanced Image Quality for PlayStation 4 games is also available to
improve the resolution on select PlayStation 4 games. PlayStation 5 Pro
will also launch with the latest wireless technology, Wi-Fi 7, in
territories supporting this standard. VRR and 8K gaming are also
supported.
It’s humbling to see how game creators have embraced the latest
technology from PlayStation 5 Pro, and several games will be patched
with free software updates for gamers to take advantage of PlayStation
5 Pro’s features. These games can be identified with a PlayStation 5
Pro Enhanced label within their title. Some games you can look forward
to include blockbuster hits from PlayStation Studios and our
third-party partners, such as 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, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, The Crew Motorfest, The First
Descendant, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and more.
We kept the look of the PlayStation 5 Pro consistent with the overall
PlayStation 5 family of products. You’ll notice the height is the same
size as the original PlayStation 5, and the width is the same size as
the current PlayStation 5 model to accommodate higher performance
specs. Players can add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive, or swap out
console covers when they become available.
PlayStation 5 Pro fits perfectly within the PlayStation 5 family of products and is compatible with the PlayStation 5 accessories currently available, including PlayStation VR2, PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge, Access controller, Pulse Elite, and Pulse Explore. The user interface and network services will also remain the same as PlayStation 5.
The PlayStation 5 Pro console will be available this holiday at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, 799.99 EUR, and ¥119,980 JPY (includes tax). It will include a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller, and a copy of ASTRO’s PLAYROOM pre-installed in every PlayStation 5 Pro purchase. PlayStation 5 Pro is available as a disc-less console, with the option to purchase the currently available disc drive for PlayStation 5 separately.
PlayStation 5 Pro will launch on November 7, 2024 and will be available at participating retailers and directly from PlayStation at PlayStation Direct. Preorders will begin on September 26, 2024.
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