Sony Drops the PS5 Pro Boosted Performance Hitting Shelves November 7th

Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, set to release on November 7th with a price tag of $700 / £700 / €800. This new version of the PS5 Pro promises a significant performance boost, featuring a more powerful GPU, advanced ray tracing, and enhanced AI-powered upscaling.

The PS5 Pro comes equipped with a 2TB SSD and a wireless DualSense controller. However, the disc drive will be sold separately. System architect Mark Cerny revealed these details during a live stream, highlighting the key upgrades from the standard PS5.

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Technical Enhancements and Visual Fidelity

The PS5 Pro’s GPU boasts 67% more compute units and 28% faster memory compared to the current PS5. According to Sony, this results in a 45% improvement in graphics rendering, delivering smoother gaming experiences. Advanced ray tracing can now cast light rays in games two to three times faster than the standard PS5, offering a more realistic immersion.

Another standout feature is PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, an AI-powered upscaling technology that utilizes machine-learning algorithms to enhance image clarity. This promises sharper resolution for both new titles and existing games.

Additionally, the PS5 Pro’s “Game Boost” mode will stabilize or improve performance for over 8,500 backwards-compatible PS4 games, including enhanced image quality to maximize resolution on this new console.

Support for Developers and Gamers

Hideaki Nishino, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, stated that the PS5 Pro is designed with passionate gamers and game creators in mind, aiming to meet their demand for a console capable of handling richer graphics and higher frame rates. Several games will receive free updates to take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s capabilities and will be marked with a “PS5 Pro Enhanced” label.

In terms of design, the PS5 Pro maintains the same height as the original PS5, with a similar width to the refreshed model, ensuring aesthetic continuity within the PlayStation 5 family.

Source: Playstation