The system specs seem more than reasonable for the price point, but the last time a console tried to sell at $699 was the Panasonic 3DO. I’m positive people will be more receptive this time around. It should be damn interesting to follow. Anyway, enjoy the details.
SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The PlayStation®5 Pro (PS5®Pro) console is the latest hardware innovation to enter the PlayStation®5 (PS5®) family of products from Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). Revealed today, the PS5 Pro console aims to provide players with richer gameplay experiences* through super sharp image clarity, high frame rate gameplay, and advanced ray tracing. The PS5 Pro console launches on November 7, 2024, at a recommended retail price (RRP) of $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, €799.99 EUR, and ¥119,980 JPY (includes tax). It features a 2TB solid state drive and includes a DualSense wireless controller. PS5 Pro will also launch with the latest wireless technology, Wi-Fi 7, in territories supporting this standard.
PS5 Pro enables the world’s greatest game creators to develop enhanced gaming experiences by taking advantage of the console’s more powerful hardware and system architecture. PS5 Pro delivers the most impressive visuals and performance to date on a PlayStation console, with new features that include:
- Upgraded GPU with 67 percent more Compute Units than the current PS5 console and 28 percent faster memory. This enables up to 45 percent faster rendering for gameplay, making games run even faster.
- Advanced Ray Tracing that provides more dynamic reflection and refraction of light at more than double the speed of the current PS5 console.
- AI-Driven Upscaling with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, a machine learning-based technology that provides super sharp image clarity by adding an extraordinary amount of detail.
“We are proud of the impact that PS5 has made on the gaming industry, providing an opportunity for game creators to realize their vision and reach millions of players around the world,” said Hideaki Nishino, CEO, Platform Business Group, Sony Interactive Entertainment. “But we’re always pushing ourselves to innovate so we can meet, and hopefully exceed, the evolving needs of our players. We’re pleased to offer PS5 Pro alongside the current PS5 console this holiday, and we look forward to seeing continued gameplay innovation from our talented game creators that unleash the possibilities of the PS5 hardware for years to come.”
The PS5 Pro console comes in a familiar look that blends perfectly with the PlayStation 5 family of products. It also provides an option for players to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive (sold separately).
Games that take advantage of the PS5 Pro features will include a “PS5 Pro Enhanced” designation within their title. Sample games that will be PS5 Pro Enhanced include blockbuster titles from PlayStation Studios and SIE’s partners, such as 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, and more.
Games that are playable on the PS5 console will be playable on PS5 Pro, utilizing the same user interface and online community for multiplayer gaming and network services. Other features include PS5 Pro Game Boost, which can apply to more than 8,500 backward compatible PlayStation®4 (PS4®) games playable on PS5 Pro. This feature may stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games. Enhanced Image Quality for PS4 games is also available to improve the resolution on select PS4 games.
Current accessories available for PS5 will also be compatible with PS5 Pro, including PlayStation®VR2, PlayStation Portal™ remote player, DualSense Edge™ wireless controller, Access™ controller, Pulse Elite™ wireless headset and Pulse Explore™ wireless earbuds.
Launching in time for the holiday shopping season, PS5 Pro will be available at participating retailers and directly from PlayStation at direct.playstation.com. Pre-orders will begin on September 26, 2024.
*Features only available on select PS5 games that have been enhanced for PS5 Pro when compared with the PS5. PS5 Pro enhanced features will vary by game.
About Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.
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