The anticipation for the much rumored PS5 Pro intensifies, with Sony announcing a PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation set for this month. Read on to learn everything we know about the PS5 Pro, its expected release date, price, specs, and more.
Everything We Know About PS5 Pro So Far
PS5 Pro Pre-Order, Release Date, and Price
| Release Date: | November 7, 2024 |
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| Price: | $699 USD |
| Pre-order Date: | September 26, 2024 at direct.playstation.com October 10, 2024 at all participating retailers |
The PS5 Pro officially launches this fall on November 7 and retails at $699 USD, £699.99 GBP, €799.99 EUR, and ¥119,980 JPY. Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro begins September 26 directly from PlayStation, and subsequently on October 10 at all participating retailers.
At the time of writing, it has yet to be confirmed at which retailers you can pre-order the PS5 Pro, but it would be worth keeping an eye out for PS5 pre-orders on October 10 at retailers such as Amazon, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. Every PS5 Pro purchase will come with a DualSense wireless controller and a copy of Astro's Playroom pre-installed in the unit. Additionally, do take note that the PS5 Pro is available as a disc-less console, however, a seperate disc drive for your unit is available for purchase.
PS5 Pro Specs and Features
| GPU | 67% more powerful than current PS5, Advanced Ray-Tracing |
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| SSD | 2TB |
| CPU | 3.85Ghz |
| Graphics | 30fps on Fidelity Mode, 60fps on Performance Mode |
| Other Features | Support for Wi-Fi 7, VRR, 8k Resolution |
The PS5 Pro has an upgraded GPU clocking in 67% more power than the current PS5 console as well as 28% faster memory, which enables 45% faster rendering for gameplay. Over onto graphics, the Pro model supports: Fidelity Mode, which emphasizes visuals through higher resolution rendering and ray-tracing to make the details pop out more. Games on Fidelity Mode run at 30fps. On the other hand, Performance Mode emphasizes frame rates and interactivity. Games on Performance Mode run at 60fps.
The PS5 Pro also features the "Tempest 3D Audio" for more immersive sound and improved haptic feedback in the DualSense wireless controller. The Pro model introduces "PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, an AI-driven feature that further enhances visuals. It also has backwards compatibility, using the PS5 Pro Game Boost, which makes PS4 games playable on the PS5 Pro.
PS5 Pro News and Announcements
PS5 Pro Officially Unveiled at PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation September 2024
The PS5 Pro was officially unveiled during the PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation September, hosted by lead architect Mark Cerny. "It’s the most powerful console we’ve ever built," Cerny announced. "The PS5 Pro substantially improves over the PS5" through what he called its "Big Three Improvements," Larger GPU, Advanced Ray-Tracing, and AI-Driven Upscaling.
Hints Lead to a PS5 Pro Reveal at PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation September 2024
PS5 console lead architect Mark Cerny is set to host a PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation tomorrow, September 10 at 8:00am PT / 11:00am ET. The Technical Presentation will offer 9 minutes of new information from Sony regarding the PS5, the console's future, and Sony's advancements in gaming technology. Sony announced the Technical Presentation short after it had seemingly teased the PS5 Pro a couple days ago.
There has been no official word from Sony regarding the console, though rumors continue to abound. In some shape or form, we expect the next iteration of the PS5 console to be revealed at tomorrow's presentation. Check out the table below to learn when to tune in for Sony's broadcast:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (EDT) | Sep 10, 11:00 a.m. |
| United States (PDT) | Sep 10, 8:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Sep 10, 4:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Sep 11, 4:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Sep 11, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Sep 10, 11:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Sep 11, 12:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Sep 10, 11:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Sep 10, 5:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Sep 10, 12:00 p.m. |
Possibly Teased by PlayStation During 30th Anniversary Celebration
In a PlayStation Blog post celebrating the console's 30th anniversary, a new PS5 design—subtly hidden in an image shared on the website—was speculated to be linked to the much-rumored PS5 Pro. The illustration of this speculated new console, as spotted by fans, bore resemblances to alleged leaked images of the PS5 Pro that have surfaced recently on the internet.
Following this discovery, there has been growing speculation that Sony plans to unveil the PS5 Pro soon. While the company hasn’t officially confirmed a State of Play event set for the near future, rumors are swirling that the much-rumored console will be revealed alongside a major event later this month, or possibly, following more recent announcements, at the upcoming PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation.
PS5 Pro Might Be Coming In Late 2024
Developers present during Gamescom 2024 reportedly discussed the PS5 Pro, claiming that some of them have delayed their game releases to align with the rumored console's launch window. A developer had reportedly shared that they "had received the specs for the PS5 Pro and were confident that Unreal Engine 5 would perform significantly better on the new hardware compared to the regular PlayStation 5," as reported by Wccftech.
Additionally, industry analyst William R. Aguilar, taking to Twitter (X) back in July, had forecasted that the PS5 Pro is likely to be announced later this year. "PlayStation Showcases each year are staggered to be in EITHER Late May/Early June OR in September," Aguilar said. "This is to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders in outlining the products that will be sold in Q3/Holiday Season."
The analyst additionally remarked in his thread, "PlayStation has to announce the PS5 Pro and they cannot do that too early in the year from its release because it would cannibalize the sales of the PS5. So, the best thing to do is to announce it later in the year right before it goes on the market to be sold in Q3/Holiday."
Developers Were Reportedly Told to Ready Their Games for PS5 Pro
Back in April, The Verge had reported that developers were told to ensure their games were compatible with the rumored PS5 Pro. Additionally, the news site claimed it had received the full specification list of the console, indicating that there is added emphasis on accelerated ray tracing. According to the report, the PS5 Pro's GPU is expected to be "45% faster" than the standard PS5. Additionally, it's claimed that the PS5 Pro's system memory expands to "576GB/s."
PS5 Pro Price Projected at $600
In addition to the report regarding the full specification list, it's claimed that the PS5 Pro is targeting 60fps at 4K resolution, along with a "performance mode" targeting 8K resolution. With the hefty improvements, industry analyst Dr. Serkan Toto, in a statement to IGN, forecasted that the price of the PS5 Pro could range between $600 to $650 USD.
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