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After months of speculation, the rumors have been confirmed: the PS5 Pro is real and coming sooner than we thought.
On September 10, 2024, during a technical presentation led by PlayStation’s Mark Cerny, Sony officially confirmed the PS5 Pro release date. He revealed key details about the console, including its detailed specs and preorder information.
This confirmation comes after leaks in April 2024 suggested that a more powerful PlayStation 5 was on the way, with reports accurately predicting both the upgraded hardware and the release window.
The PS5 Pro is designed for gamers who demand the best possible experience and for developers pushing the limits of what games can achieve. It delivers unmatched performance and visual fidelity.
PlayStation 5 Pro specs
According to the official PlayStation blog, the PS5 Pro boasts improvements in GPU power, ray tracing, and AI-driven technology, making it the most powerful PlayStation console to date. Here’s a breakdown of its key specs:
- Upgraded GPU: The PS5 Pro comes with a GPU that has 67% more Compute Units and 28% faster memory than the current PS5. This results in up to 45% faster rendering, providing much smoother gameplay.
- Advanced Ray Tracing: The console features even more powerful ray tracing capabilities, enabling more dynamic reflections and refraction of light. Ray tracing on the PS5 Pro can cast rays at double or triple the speed of the original PS5, resulting in more lifelike visual effects.
- AI-Driven Upscaling: A new feature, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, uses AI-driven upscaling technology. This machine learning-based approach significantly enhances image clarity by adding a remarkable level of detail, offering super-sharp visuals that elevate the realism of in-game environments.
How much is the PS5 Pro?
The PS5 Pro price is set at USD$699.99 , GBP£699.99, EUR€799.99, and JPY¥119,980 (including tax).
This price includes a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller, and a pre-installed copy of Astro’s Playroom. The console will be sold as a disc-less version, but you can purchase the PS5 Disc Drive separately if you prefer physical games.
PS5 Pro release date
Sony has confirmed that the PS5 Pro release date is November 7, 2024, just in time for the holiday season.
It will be available at major retailers and via PlayStation’s online store.
Preorders start on September 26, 2024, and demand is expected to be high, so early orders are recommended for those looking to secure a console.
You can watch Sony’s Technical Presentation below.
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