PS5 Pro Revealed with Pricing and Release Date
The PS5 Pro has been officially unveiled, offering a look at the hardware specs, pricing, and release date, here are all the details.
Today, Sony officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, a high-end powerhouse designed to elevate the PlayStation gaming family. Launching on November 7th, 2024, with pre-orders starting on September 26th, 2024, the PS5 Pro is priced at $699.99 USD ($959.99 CAD).
"Launching on November 7th, 2024, with pre-orders starting on September 26th, 2024, the PS5 Pro is priced at $699.99 USD ($959.99 CAD)."
With significant hardware upgrades, the PS5 Pro promises enhanced performance, stunning visuals, and innovative features catering to hardcore gamers. Mark Cerny, Lead Architect on the PS5, offered a technical deep dive into the new hardware. Let’s dive into the key features of this impressive new console.
PS5 Pro Enhanced CPU and GPU
At the heart of the PS5 Pro lies an upgraded CPU and GPU. The console features an eight-core Zen 2 CPU clocked at speeds upwards of 4GHz, paired with an RDNA 3 GPU running up to 2.8GHz. This will offer faster rendering, a massive 45% faster than the base PS5.
"This will offer faster rendering, a massive 45% faster than the base PS5."
This combination ensures that the PS5 Pro can easily handle the most demanding games, providing sharper visuals, better ray tracing and more overall detail. The increased processing power also allows for more complex and detailed game worlds, enhancing the gaming experience.
The PS5 Pro will utilize "PSSR"
PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution or PSSR, is a cutting-edge feature in the PS5 Pro designed to enhance visual fidelity through advanced upscaling techniques. Like NVIDIA’s DLSS, PSSR leverages machine learning algorithms to upscale lower-resolution images to higher resolutions in real time, providing sharper and more detailed visuals without a significant performance hit.
"This technology allows games to run at higher frame rates while maintaining impressive graphical quality. "
This technology allows games to run at higher frame rates while maintaining impressive graphical quality. By intelligently predicting and filling in pixel data, PSSR ensures that even the most graphically demanding games look stunning on 4K displays. This feature is particularly beneficial for gamers prioritizing performance and visual excellence.
Superior Memory and Bandwidth inside the PS5 Pro
The PS5 Pro has 16GB of GDDR6 memory, boasting a bandwidth of 587 GB/s. This high-speed memory ensures that the console can quickly access and process large amounts of data, reducing latency and improving performance. Gamers can expect faster load times, seamless transitions between game environments, and the ability to run multiple applications simultaneously without hiccups.
Advanced Ray Tracing and Visual Fidelity
One of the standout features of the PS5 Pro is its advanced ray-tracing capabilities. Ray tracing technology simulates how light interacts with objects in a virtual environment, creating more realistic and immersive visuals. With the PS5 Pro’s enhanced GPU, games will feature more accurate reflections, shadows, and lighting effects, bringing a new level of realism.
"With the PS5 Pro’s enhanced GPU, games will feature more accurate reflections, shadows, and lighting effects, bringing a new level of realism."
This improvement is particularly noticeable in games with complex environments and dynamic lighting. The base PS5 is capable of ray tracing, but the Pro brings it to the next level.
Comparison: PS5 vs PS5 Pro specs
Specs | PS5 Slim | PS5 Pro |
CPU | AMD Ryzen Zen 2 (8 cores, 16 threads, 3.5GHz) | AMD Ryzen Zen 2 (8 cores, 16 threads, 3.5GHz) |
GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2 (10.28 teraflops, ray tracing acceleration) | Not yet specified |
RAM | 16GB GDDR6 at 448GB/s | 16GB GDDR6 at 448GB/s |
Storage | 825GB SSD (5.5GB/s read) | 2TB SSD (5.5GB/s read) |
Output | 4K 120Hz, HDMI 2.1 | 4K 120Hz, HDMI 2.1, 8K |
WiFi | WiFi 6 | WiFi 7 |
Dimensions | H: 9.6cm | W: 35.8cm | H: 10.4cm | W: 35.8cm |
Price | $499.99 / £479.99 | $699.99 / £699.99 |
PS5 Pro Expanded Storage
You can never have enough storage for next-gen gaming, the size of HD games and content only continues to climb. The PS5 Pro partially addresses this, with expanded storage over the base PS5 console. The Pro has a built-in 2TB SSD, whereas the PS5 launch model has an 825GB SSD, while the newer models, like the PS5 Slim, have a 1TB SSD.
"The Pro has a built-in 2TB SSD, whereas the PS5 launch model has an 825GB SSD, while the newer models, like the PS5 Slim, have a 1TB SSD."
Additionally, the PS5 Pro supports internal storage solutions, allowing you to expand your storage.
Backward Compatibility and Game Boost
Sony has also emphasized backward compatibility with the PS5 Pro. Gamers can enjoy their favourite PS4 and PS5 titles on the new console, with many games receiving performance boosts thanks to the upgraded hardware. This means faster load times, higher frame rates, and improved graphics for older games, making the PS5 Pro an excellent choice for those looking to revisit their game library.
PS5 Pro offers a roadmap for PlayStation’s future
The PlayStation 5 Pro represents a significant leap forward in gaming technology. With its powerful CPU and GPU, superior memory and bandwidth, advanced ray tracing, expanded storage options, improved cooling system, backward compatibility, and enhanced VR support, the PS5 Pro is poised to redefine the gaming experience. If you’re a hardcore gamer, the PS5 Pro offers a compelling feature set, making it a must-have console for the next wave of PlayStation of gaming.
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