Summary
There are fresh claims coming out on an almost weekly basis, and the rumor mill for the PlayStation 5 Pro refuses to stop. Reliable industry sources continue to believe that the enhanced version of the current PS5 system is on the way, with one source even stating that it is “100% in development.” Despite the fact that Sony has not officially verified the product in any capacity, the upgraded version is still expected to be released in the near future.
Between the PlayStation 5 and its successor, which we will refer to as the PlayStation 6, the PlayStation 5 Pro would serve as a mid-generation update or refresher. We anticipate that a PlayStation 5 Pro will be similar to its predecessor, the PlayStation 4 Pro. In essence, this was a more powerful version of the PlayStation 4 system that was the standard model. The same DualShock 4 controller and library of games were included, but the performance was improved, and several games were specifically designed to support 4K resolution. Additionally, it was a device that was built for players that want additional power in order to experience PlayStation gaming at its highest level.
PS5 Pro specifications
The PS5 Pro would most likely do the same thing by constructing itself on the foundations of the PS5 base model, including updated internal components and maybe undergoing a small revision of its appearance. However, keep in mind that it will be an iteration of the current hardware for the PlayStation 5 and not a full-fledged successor; this is not the PlayStation 6.
We only have rumors, leaks, and a fair dose of guesswork to go on since the PlayStation 5 Pro has not yet been formally introduced to the public. So, for the time being, here is all that we believe we know about the PlayStation 5 Pro.
The most recent information on the PlayStation 5 Pro (as of March 31)
According to Insider Gaming, Sony is preparing to launch a “PS5 Pro Enhanced” label, similar to the one placed on the PS4 Pro, in order to demonstrate which titles are capable of making use of the enhanced technology.
The PlayStation 5 Pro specifications leak that was previously reported by Insider Gaming has been expanded upon with further information, and it has been revealed that developers now have access to the console’s hardware kits.
Moore’s Law is Dead, a YouTuber, has been directly responsible for the discovery of a huge PS5 Pro spec leak. This leak suggests that the PS5 Pro will be a powerful machine that is capable of competing with the top gaming PCs.
From what we know, the PlayStation 5 Pro will be released in September 2024, and it will have a significant new function.
According to recent spec leaks, the PlayStation 5 Pro could get an artificial intelligence (AI) boost from AMD in the form of a Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
It has been reported by a trustworthy source that the PlayStation 5 Pro will be released in November of 2024, replete with an enhanced graphics processing unit (GPU) and random access memory (RAM) that will enable 8K console gaming.
Release date and pricing rumors for the PlayStation 5 Pro
It has been speculated that the PlayStation 5 Pro would be released sometime around the second half of the year 2024. According to this, it would be around four years after the debut of the PlayStation 5. Compared to the three-year gap that existed between the launch of the PlayStation 4 in November 2013 and the release of the PlayStation 4 Pro in November 2016, this would be a bit longer.
In the most recent instance, a leak of information indicated that the release window will be in September of 2024. This was verified by Jeff Grubb on his podcast. An other forecast comes from Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming, who has said on many occasions that the PlayStation 5 Pro would be released in the month of November in the year 2024. In light of the fact that Henderson was the one who disclosed the existence of the PlayStation 5 Slim and PlayStation Portal in the previous year, his revelation is very relevant. Furthermore, further sources imply that the release date will be in 2024, which adds more legitimacy to the claims.
In the previous year, a leaker said that the PlayStation 5 Pro and the Nintendo Switch 2 will both be released at the same time. After then, a number of sources have suggested that Nintendo has postponed the release of its subsequent gear until the beginning of 2025; however, there has been no evidence to imply that Sony is preparing to do the same thing. The PS5 Pro is expected to be released in 2024, according to all indications.
However, when it comes to the cost, there is very little information available that may even provide us with an estimate of how much money we will need to put up in advance. In 2016, when it was released, the PlayStation 4 Pro featured a price tag of $399, which was the same price that the standard PlayStation 4 had been sold at three years earlier.
As was the case with the previous generation, the PlayStation 5 Pro would be priced at $499 when it was first released. On the other hand, you shouldn’t be shocked if the PlayStation 5 Pro is marketed at an even higher price, maybe even $599. With the launch price of $549 for the PlayStation VR 2, Sony shown that it is not hesitant to demand a premium price for new technology. As a result, you may want to start saving your pennies as soon as possible since the PlayStation 5 Pro might be a very pricey system.
PS5 Pro possible specifications
8K and ray tracing are two phrases that keep coming up when discussing the specifications of the PlayStation 5 Pro. These are the two areas that we anticipate Sony will aim to tackle with any type of updated PS5 hardware, and we anticipate that they will be there.
Insider Gaming and IGN have both confirmed the story that Moore’s Law is Dead, a YouTuber, has provided us with the most recent information on the specifications of the PlayStation 5 Pro. This big leak suggests that the PlayStation 5 Pro might feature 67 teraflops of processing power, which would translate to a “mere” 33.5 Tflops of “Floating Point” performance in terms of gaming in the real world.
That is placed into context by the fact that the PlayStation 5 only has 10.28 Tflops. In other words, it would be a significant technological advancement that would make it possible for the PlayStation 5 Pro to compete with even the most advanced gaming personal computers. The Pro designation would be appropriate for these purported specifications.
In addition to Moore’s initial revelation, Insider Gaming has provided further information about the specifications of the PS5 Pro. According to the source, the Pro will get a significant improvement in the performance of the system memory, which will increase from the 448GBs of memory that are included in the standard PS5 to 576GBs.
According to the same rumor, the central processing unit (CPU) of the PS5 Pro will be the same as the one found in the original PlayStation 5. However, the new PlayStation system will include a mode called “High CPU Frequency Mode” that would increase the clock rates of the CPU to 3.5GHz. This would result in a 10% frequency bump for the Pro’s CPU in comparison to the ordinary PS5, which is a very considerable increase as well.
According to Insider Gaming, further suspected specifications include enhancements to the audio (including a 35% increase to the console’s Audio Compression Manager), a 45% increase in rendering speed, and a significant improvement in the performance of ray tracing. Be aware that despite the fact that all of this sounds amazing, it is still a rumor that has not been proven.
The famed PlayStation console architect Mark Cerny is reportedly engaged in the development of the hardware for the PlayStation 5 Pro, according to Tom Henderson, who also believes that the PS5 Pro would place a significant emphasis on ray tracing. Despite the fact that the latter is not surprising, it is nevertheless good news.
We would like to add our own conjecture to the fact that there has been a significant push for user choice throughout this console generation. Many games for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X provide either a “Performance” or “Quality” settings. Generally speaking, the former strives for a greater framerate, whereas the latter strives for a higher resolution.
This aspect of player choice is something that we would want to see the PlayStation 5 Pro develop even further. A Pro system that is capable of running the top PS5 games in 8K at 120 frames per second with full ray tracing enabled is absolutely not something that we anticipate. On the other hand, gamers could be able to personalize their experience by selecting the aspects that are most important to them.
probable capabilities of the PS5 Pro
In our opinion, it is quite doubtful that the PlayStation 5 Pro will come with any unique features in and of itself. It is reasonable to anticipate that it will have more powerful internal components, as was said before; nevertheless, we do not anticipate that its enhancements will extend further into unique features or games.
It is quite clear that the PlayStation 5 Pro will be able to play all of the same games as the PlayStation 5, and the DualSense controller that is now in use will almost probably be the main manner in which you interface with the device. There is a potential that the high-end DualSense Edge controller will be included among the accessories that come with the PlayStation 5 Pro. In spite of this, we would not bet on it since Sony most likely intends to offer this item separately to PlayStation enthusiasts for the price of $199.
In addition, there is a theory that the PlayStation 5 Pro will be compatible with the PlayStation VR 2 headset, which was only recently introduced. Because virtual reality is obviously a subject that Sony is really interested in, this would make perfect sense. We anticipate that Sony’s most recent VR gadget will continue to be maintained for a considerable amount of time in the future.
There is a good probability that the PlayStation VR 2 will also be able to take use of the greater power of the PlayStation 5 Pro, which might result in enhanced performance levels or more precisely rendered images.
An early peek at the PS5 Pro
Despite the fact that the PlayStation 5 celebrated its fourth birthday in November of last year, it still seems as if this generation of consoles is only getting started. Following a period of almost three years during which titles were released for many generations, it is only now that the most popular new games are choosing to debut solely on the PlayStation 5.
Over the course of the previous several years, publishers have made the decision to release their most significant titles on both the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 4. This includes PlayStation exclusives that pack a significant punch, such as God of War Ragnarok and Horizon: Forbidden West. On the other hand, the most recent flagship exclusive games, such as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Helldivers 2, and Rise of the RÍnin, are exclusively available on the PlayStation 5.
Even though the PlayStation 4 (PS4) has been on the market for more than a decade, it is now being phased out. However, it seems as if we are still at least a couple of years away from the basic PlayStation 5 device reaching its full potential. If a PlayStation 5 Pro is really scheduled to be released in 2024, then it would be considered premature since it will be released at a time when the capabilities of its predecessor are being fully realized.
The Star Wars Jedi Survivor video game from the previous year is a classic example of a game that was published in a painfully bad technical condition. However, other recent high-profile games have been released in this manner. Consequently, there are grounds to suppose that developers may benefit from having a little bit more power to play with, and the PlayStation 5 Pro has the potential to provide them with a great deal of more horsepower.
It is also possible that Sony might market the PlayStation 5 Pro as a device that is tailored particularly for the most ardent players. There is little possibility that it would be designed to serve as a substitute for the standard PlayStation 5, which is anticipated to remain Sony’s primary gaming platform.
It is quite probable that the PlayStation 5 Pro will be targeted to gamers who are looking for the highest possible resolution, along with the most steady framerates. It is also highly unlikely that the PS5 Pro will be aimed to replace the current PlayStation 5 hardware. Like the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro did for a number of years, the two could coexist. And since we are also fans of cutting-edge gaming, we have been paying close attention to the many speculations that have been circulating about the PlayStation 5 Pro on the internet.
Price
Although there have been no leaks on the price of the PlayStation 5 Pro, it is reasonable to presume that it will be more expensive than the variants that are currently available. What is the additional amount? We anticipate a price increase of at least $100, making it at least $600 or more.
