As expected, Sony has recently announced the new model – the PlayStation 5 Pro which is a more advanced version of the PS5. The PS5 Pro is to offer one of the best experiences when it comes to gaming through the integration of some of the most advanced technological aspects and increased efficiency in its operations.
During a special technical presentation, Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PS5 console, highlighted three key areas where the PS5 Pro improves upon its predecessor: More GPU space, improved ray tracing, and self-learning image enlargement. These upgrades are expected to bring a new dimension in the manner in which players engage themselves with games they love most.
A Powerhouse Console with Impressive Specs
The PS5 Pro is expected to drop on November 7th and will come at an expected price of $699. 99. It looks like the current PS5 console but has three stripes across the thin profiled console that is similar to the slim version. There is no disc drive on the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition for players to install physical discs, however, players can always buy an extra 4K Blu-ray disc drive and some console skins as well in case they want to.
Schematics for the PS5 pro feature a GPU with 67 percent more computation units than the current PS5 with memory speed increase of 28 percent. These upgrades mean that there are enhancements in the graphical rendering of games at an incredible 45% faster compared to before, for better details, smoother frame rates and or graphical quality.
Next-Generation Ray Tracing and AI Upscaling
Of the new solutions implemented in the PS5 Pro, ray tracing can be called one of the most sophisticated. This means developers will be able to cast rays out at double or even triple the speeds of the current PS5 through the process of leveraging the console’s power. This will produce better lighting, shadows, and reflection and give players an experience of games in beautiful, natural settings.
Moreover, the PS5 Pro also comes and attests Sony’s new exclusive AI entitled the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). Like Nvidia’s DLSS or AMD’s FSR, PSSR is an upscaling solution which is aimed to enhance frame rates and image quality in games on PlayStation. This custom upscaling solution will replace current temporal anti-aliasing or upsampling techniques for a cleaner and better-looking gaming experience.
Enhanced Gaming Experience Across the Board
While presenting the specs of PS5 Pro, Mark Cerny played a few games on it just to give a feel of what the new console is capable of. Games such as “The Last of Us Part II” showcased more details on the screen while running consistently at 60fps which was in contrast to the 30fps fidelity mode that was exhibited on the standard PS5.
Another new feature of the PS5 Pro is the so-called “Game Boost,” which will be available on over 8,500 back-compatible PS4 titles. This feature will be made to guarantee the stability or the enhancement of the selected PS4 and PS5 games so that people can play their games with better image quality and resolution added to them.
Connectivity, Storage, and Compatibility
Besides the enhancements in performanceAuthenticated, the PS5 Pro offers Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, variable refresh rate (VRR), and 8K support. There is increase in the storage capacity of console as it now comes with a enhanced 2TB solid-state drive thus allowing one to store his or her games and media. It also has another USB-C port and one of the rear USB-A ports of the original PS5 has been dropped.
Another major consideration in the PS5 Pro is its compatibility with devices like the PlayStation VR2 headset, the PlayStation Portal handheld and the new and old PS5 Controllers. Network services are implemented in exactly the same manner as in the current console so players will not notice a difference.
Launch Lineup and Preorder Details
To get the best out of the customization offered by the PS5 Pro, games will have to get patches in the form of downloadable content free of charge. Sony said up to 50 games will get the PS5 Pro Enhanced games tag by the time the new console is released sometime on November 7th.
The initial batch of PS5 Pro Enhanced games includes highly anticipated titles 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: Again, these include: Rift Apart, The Crew Motorfest, The First Descendant, The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
Specifically, Sony has planned to open the preorder for PS5 Pro on September 26 and this means that gamers will be able to purchase this device on the spot it was launched. The next-gen console PS5 Pro promises high potential with better specifications and features coupled with promising stronger line of improved games that will completely upgrade the face of gaming to the next level for players.
