After years of speculation and anticipation, Sony has officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, a more powerful and significantly pricier version of the popular PS5 console. The PS5 Pro, launching on November 7 for £699.99, will offer advanced graphics and more consistent frame rates for demanding games.
This new console is set to be Sony's most expensive yet, and analyst Piers Harding-Rolls notes that the high price could spark considerable debate. Sony seems to be banking on the enhanced performance to drive hardware upgrades and boost software sales.
Mark Cerny, the PS5’s lead architect, described the PS5 Pro as "the most powerful console we’ve ever built," aiming to eliminate the trade-off between visual fidelity and smooth performance.
GamesIndustry.biz’s Christopher Dring views the PS5 Pro as a targeted move for PlayStation’s most dedicated fans, though he suggests it may not significantly impact the broader console market, which has struggled with declining sales.
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The PS5 Pro joins the growing trend of "pro" versions of consoles that enhance graphics without offering exclusive games. It follows Sony's PS4 Pro and Nintendo’s upgraded Switch model, marking a gradual improvement in home console graphics amidst rising PC performance.
Despite these advancements, the PS5 Pro’s lack of a disc drive and its focus on 60 FPS may not fully justify the high price for some current PS5 owners. Rumors had also hinted at backward compatibility with older PlayStation games, but there’s no confirmation on that front.
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