PS5 Pro vs PS5 - 18 Things You NEED to KNOW!
Summary
TLDRThe PS5 Pro has been officially announced, with significant upgrades over the original PS5. It features a larger grill design, two USB-C ports, and no included stand or disc drive, leading to a higher price of $810 with accessories. The Pro model boasts a 45% faster GPU, 28% faster memory, and Wi-Fi 7, aiming to deliver 4K gaming at 60 FPS with ray tracing. However, it requires developers to update games for full performance, and not all enhancements may be substantial. The PS5 Pro also supports PS4 game boosts and up to 8K resolution in select titles, but its high cost and reliance on game updates may influence consumer decisions.
Takeaways
- 🚀 The PS5 Pro is officially announced, offering significant upgrades over the original PS5.
- 💰 The PS5 Pro costs $700, which is 62% more expensive than the original PS5's launch price, and the total cost with accessories can reach $810.
- 💿 It does not include a disc drive or stand, which are available as separate purchases for $80 and $30 respectively.
- 🔄 Sony does not accept trade-ins for the PS5, but retailers like GameStop offer this option for a discount on the PS5 Pro.
- 🎮 The PS5 Pro features a redesigned stand and larger grills, requiring new specific covers that Sony will release later.
- 🔌 It includes two USB-C ports on the front, an upgrade from the original PS5's one USB-C and one USB-A port.
- 💾 The console comes with 2 TB of storage, up from the original PS5's 825 GB, and still supports the m.2 expansion slot.
- 📶 The PS5 Pro supports Wi-Fi 7, promising speeds up to 46 Gbps, although this is more for future-proofing than current use.
- 🎨 The GPU has 67% more compute units, and the memory is 28% faster, aiming to deliver 4K gaming at 60 FPS with ray tracing.
- 📈 PS5 Pro games will be labeled 'PS5 Pro Enhanced', but not all developers will update their games, and some may still offer a 30 FPS mode.
Q & A
What are the additional costs for accessories if you upgrade from a PS5 to a PS5 Pro?
-The additional costs include a $80 fee for the drive attachment and a $30 fee for the stand, making the total additional cost $110.
How much more expensive is the PS5 Pro compared to the original PS5 with accessories included?
-The PS5 Pro is priced at $700, and with the additional accessories, the total cost is $810, which is 62% more expensive than the original PS5 which retailed for $500.
What design changes were made to the PS5 Pro that affect the use of previous PS5 accessories?
-The PS5 Pro has a different design with larger grills on the sides, requiring specific covers that are not yet available. It also has two USB-C ports instead of one USB-C and one USB-A, which may affect the use of certain controllers and cables.
What is the storage capacity of the PS5 Pro and how does it compare to the original PS5 and PS5 Slim?
-The PS5 Pro comes with 2 TB of storage, compared to 825 GB on the original PS5 and 1 TB on the PS5 Slim. It also supports the m.2 expansion slot for additional storage.
What is the main upgrade in the PS5 Pro's GPU and how does it affect game performance?
-The PS5 Pro's GPU has 67% more compute units and the memory is 28% faster, resulting in 45% faster rendering in games. It also uses AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 GPU architecture for improved ray tracing performance.
What is the purpose of the PS5 Pro's performance improvements according to the presentation?
-The purpose of the PS5 Pro's performance improvements is to eliminate the need to choose between quality and performance modes, allowing games to run in 4K 60 with ray tracing without compromises.
How does the PS5 Pro's new PS5R technology enhance gaming experience?
-PS5R, Sony's version of upscaling technology, can upscale games to higher quality, almost indistinguishable from native 4K, and even enable 8K gaming on supported titles like Grand Turismo 7.
What is the requirement for games to be labeled as 'PS5 Pro Enhanced'?
-Developers will need to update their games to take advantage of the PS5 Pro's performance, and these updated games will have a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. However, not all developers will update their games, and even those that do may still implement a 30 FPS mode if they choose.
What is the impact of the PS5 Pro's unchanged CPU on games like GTA 6?
-Since GTA 6 is a CPU-heavy game and the PS5 Pro's CPU has not been changed, it is likely that the game will still have a 60 FPS mode on the PS5 Pro, but the improvements may be limited to better ray tracing and graphics rather than a significant frame rate increase.
What are the enhancements for PS4 games on the PS5 Pro?
-The PS5 Pro has a boost mode for PS4 games, similar to the PS4 Pro, which provides improved performance for over 8,000 PS4 games and enhanced image quality on select PS4 games. The frame rate improvements seem to be automatic, but enhanced image quality may require updates from developers.
What is the issue with the PlayStation Pulse Elite headphones and PS5 Pro?
-The PS5 Pro does not seem to support lossless audio through the PlayStation Link standard out of the box, unlike the PS5. This may require users to connect a dongle, which has been reported as unreliable, causing disconnections during gameplay.
Outlines
🎮 PS5 Pro Unboxing and Key Features
The PS5 Pro is officially announced, and this video delves into 18 essential things to know if you're considering an upgrade from the original PS5. The video starts with a mention of a new 'groovy gradients' wallpaper pack for the app 'wallpapers', designed to complement iOS 18's icon tinting feature. The PS5 Pro lacks a built-in this drive and stand, requiring an additional $80 and $30 for purchase, respectively. The total cost for the PS5 Pro with accessories is $810, which is 62% more than the original PS5's retail price. Unlike the PS4 Pro, which maintained the same price as the PS4, the PS5 Pro is priced at $700, not accepting trade-ins. The design has been updated with larger grills, necessitating specific covers, and now features two USB-C ports on the front. The PS5 Pro has 2 TB of storage compared to the original PS5's 825 GB and supports m.2 expansion for additional storage. It also includes Wi-Fi 7 for future-proofing, despite the PlayStation portal still using Wi-Fi 5. The CPU remains the same, but the GPU has more compute units, and the memory is faster, leading to a 45% improvement in rendering speed. The PS5 Pro aims to provide a consistent 4K 60 experience with ray tracing, using AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 GPU architecture for better performance.
🚀 PS5 Pro Performance and Upcoming Updates
This segment discusses the performance improvements of the PS5 Pro, including the ability to use ray tracing during actual races in games like Gran Turismo 7, thanks to the 45% faster GPU and improved ray racing performance. PSSR, Sony's version of upscaling technology, can upscale games to near-native 4K quality and even 8K in supported titles, although 8K TVs are not yet widespread. However, developers need to update their games to leverage the PS5 Pro's capabilities, and not all may choose to do so, potentially limiting the console's performance benefits. The video points out that some games may only receive minor visual enhancements rather than a significant frame rate boost. A boost mode for PS4 games is also introduced, offering improved performance and image quality for a vast library of titles, although the latter may require developer updates. The PS5 Pro's compatibility with lossless audio through the PlayStation link standard is mentioned, but the reliability of the connection is questioned. Lastly, the video speculates on the impact of the PS5 Pro on the performance of upcoming games like GTA 6, suggesting that the unchanged CPU may limit the frame rate even on the new console. The host encourages viewers to share their thoughts on the PS5 Pro and whether they plan to upgrade.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡PS5 Pro
💡4K Resolution
💡Ray Tracing
💡Wi-Fi 7
💡m.2 Expansion Slot
💡PS5 Slim
💡PS5 Enhanced Label
💡PS4 Games Boost Mode
💡Lossless Audio
💡GTA 6
Highlights
PS5 Pro is officially announced, with a focus on enhanced gaming performance.
PS5 Pro does not include a drive or stand, which are available for an additional cost.
The total cost for the PS5 Pro with accessories is $810, which is 62% more than the original PS5.
Sony is not accepting trade-ins for the PS5, but retailers like GameStop offer this option.
PS5 Pro features an updated design with larger grills requiring specific covers.
The console now has two USB-C ports on the front, an improvement over the previous design.
PS5 Pro includes 2 TB of storage compared to 825 GB on the original PS5.
Wi-Fi 7 is included for future-proofing, although the PlayStation portal still uses Wi-Fi 5.
The GPU has 67% more compute units, and the memory is 28% faster for improved rendering.
PS5 Pro aims to eliminate the need to choose between quality and performance modes in games.
The PS5 Pro uses AMD's upcoming RDNA 4 GPU architecture for better ray tracing performance.
PSSR, Sony's version of upscaling technology, can upscale games to 8K on the PS5 Pro.
Developers will need to update their games to take advantage of the PS5 Pro's performance.
Some games may only receive minor visual updates rather than significant performance improvements.
PS5 Pro has a boost mode for PS4 games, offering improved performance and image quality.
The PS5 Pro may not support lossless audio through the PlayStation link standard out of the box.
GTA 6, being a CPU-heavy game, may not see a significant 60 FPS mode on the PS5 Pro.
The PS5 Pro's performance improvements will depend on how developers choose to update their games.
The speaker suggests waiting for more game updates before considering an upgrade to the PS5 Pro.
Transcripts
the PS5 Pro is Now official and if
you're thinking of upgrading from your
PS5 here are not five not 10 but 18
things you need to know oh and speaking
of things to know recently I've made a
brand new pack for our app wallpapers
called groovy gradients I've made a
collection of 10 minimal gradients that
work perfectly with iOS 18's new icon
tinting feature this is the wallpaper
that I'm using right now it's number 10
from our pack and I think it looks
pretty cool with the white icon tinting
you can get Dy gradients on our app
wallpapers on IOS and Android by using
the links below okay so first things
first let's talk about some things that
you won't be getting with a PS5 Pro
you're not getting a this drive unlike
the original PS5 which many of you
probably already have you can however
buy this this drive attachment but that
will cost you $80 extra and there's also
no stand which you'll also need to buy
separately for $30 youd get these feeds
if you want to place it in horizontal
orientation and in vertical orientation
it will actually stand on its own
however the stand will be more stable
and I do get why Sony made this change
most people use their PS5 in horizontal
orientation and they figured that it can
save some manufacturing costs by not
including one in the Box however this
does mean that if you're planning on
buying the PS5 Pro and its accessories
it will cost you a whopping
$810 the original PS5 retailed for $500
so the PS5 Pro is 62% more with these
extras that the PS5 did have when the
PS4 Pro launched Sony priced it at the
same $400 price as the PS4 which then
dropped to 300 however with a PS5 Pro
Sony no longer did this and priced it at
$700 in fact even the recently launched
PlayStation 5 Slim was priced the same
as the original and the two lacked the
disc drive and the stand and yes well it
is true that you cannot build a PC for
$700 that can play the most recent
titles in 4k 60 with rate tracing or on
that later for a console that it's
supposed to subsidize its cost or games
the PS5 Pro is still very very expensive
what is more Sony does not accept any
trade-ins for the PS5 for whatever
reason which I find quite weird as
pretty much everyone who's going to be
getting a PS5 Pro likely already has a
PS5 however if you do want to trade in
your PS5 to get a discount to PS5 Pro
retailers like GameStop will offer this
option the next thing that you should
know is that since the PS5 pro has an
updated design with these larger grills
on the sides you'll need to purchase
specific covers for it the PS5 the PS5
slim ones that you probably already got
will not work also Sony is not selling
these yet they will only come at a later
point in time another design change is
that we now have two USBC ports on the
front as opposed to one USBC and one
usba a I do like this change is now you
can charge two controllers from the
front however if you've got a
PlayStation Edge controller and you like
using that long USB c2a cable that came
in the box you'll now need to connect it
through the back unless you buy a
separate long USBC Toc cable another
design change change is the size the PS5
Pro is actually the same height as the
original PS5 and the same width as the
PS5 slim so all in all if you got the
original PS5 this will be smaller then
the PS5 Pro also comes with 2 tab of
storage now as opposed to 825 on the
original PS5 and 1 TB on the PS5 slim on
top of this it still supports the m.2
expansion slot so if you buy let's say
the Samsung 2 TB 980 Pro SSD you'll have
a total of 4 tab inside your PS5 Pro
link for that down below the PS5 Pro
also comes with Wi-Fi 7 Up from Wi-Fi 6
for speeds of up to 46 GBS per second up
from 9.6 obviously no one has an
internet connection this fast so this is
more for future proofing especially if
you plan on using your PS5 Pro for 4 to
8 years now if you're hoping that your
PlayStation portal will perform better
thanks to Wi-Fi 7 sadly that still only
has Wi-Fi 5 so you won't be seeing any
improvements here okay so how much more
powerful is the PS5 Pro when compared to
the PS5 well the CPU is is actually the
same one as before the GPU has 67% more
compute units and the memory is now 28%
faster what this results in is 45%
faster rendering in games which doesn't
actually seem like a big Improvement in
fact based on this alone a 30 FPS game
would only run at 46 FPS on the PS5 Pro
however Mark cery claims that the
purpose of the PS5 Pro is to eliminate
the quality and performance mode so that
instead of having to pick between 4K 30
with R Racing or 1440p 60 without rate
tracing you would now play in 4k 60 with
rate tracing as well on a single game
mode so although on paper the GPU
improvements are not enough to make this
possible we do get some other Hardware
improvements too for example the PS5 Pro
now uses amd's upcoming rdna 4 GPU
architecture as opposed to rdna 2 inside
the original PS5 for significantly
improved rate racing performance in
games like Grand pron 7 although the
game did run at 4K 60 on the PS5 before
you could only use R racing in the
replay screen but now with a PS5 Pro it
is possible to use it in actual races
and the last performance Improvement
which I think is actually the biggest is
pssr Sony's version of nvidia's LSS or
and the FSR when the 45% faster GPU and
the much improved rate racing
performance cannot comfortably make a
game hit 60 FPS in 4k pssr can help save
the day as it can upscale games to a
much higher quality almost
indistinguishable from native 4K Sony
did show a couple of side-by-side
examples between native 4K 30 on the PS5
compared to pssr 4K 60 on the PS5 Pro
and not only does the PS5 Pro footage
look even slightly better but of course
the games do run at 60 FPS pssr also
enables you to play your games in 8k
were supported Grand transo 7 for
example will support 8K 60 something
that you'd normally need a 4090 for this
is 8k upscaled via pssr of course still
pretty impressive that the PS5 Pro is
capable of this it's just a shame that's
AK TVs haven't really taken off so very
few people have them however while all
this sounds great the PS5 pro has one
major downside and that is that
developers will need to update their
games to take advantage of the PS5 Pro's
performance and those games will have a
special label PS5 Pro enhanced the
problem is that not all developers will
update their games and even the ones
that will will still have the option to
implement a 30 FPS mode if they choose
to do so mark C literally said in the
presentation that 30 FPS Gam games
looked choppy and that the purpose of
the PS5 Pro was to deliver 4K 60 without
any compromises however at the very end
of the presentation he showed Hogwarts
Legacy still running at 30 FPS but would
improved rate racing quality
additionally even the games that do get
updated may not result in a big
Improvement comparing the 60 FPS
performance mode on the PS5 against the
PS5 Pro in L of Us Part Two we can see
that the PS5 Pro footage is indeed
sharper although not significantly
sharper as the PS5 is performance mode
was actually pretty good here already
same goes for R and Clank ripped apart
where the PS5 Pro was better but you
literally have to pixel peep to even see
the difference and in games like Horizon
forbidden West Sony even avoided showing
a side by side and instead simply said
that we get better lighting Reflections
and uh better detail in cinematics so
the improvements that you'll see in
games will fully depends on the approach
that developers decide to take with
their PS5 Pro updates I do think that
some Sony should have had a 60fps
minimum requirements for the PS5 Pro
enhanced label as otherwise we may just
see prettier 4K 30 titles once again
which is not why I am buying a PS5 Pro
for now there's also a boost mode for
PS4 games similar to what the PS4 Pro
had which will provide improved
performance for over 8,000 PS4 games and
enhanced image quality on select PS4
games so while the frame rate
improvements seem to be automatic it
looks like the enhanced image quality
will likely need some sort of updates
from the developers speaking of enhanced
image quality apparently the psbr 2 will
also get this as well essentially the
PS5 Pro will be able to render games at
a higher resolution Mark cery confirmed
this that this will be coming although
we don't really know when this will be
now if you've got the new PlayStation
Pulse Elite headphones or the pulse
explore earbuds that support lossless
audio through the PlayStation link
standard unlike the PS portal that comes
with PlayStation link built in it
doesn't seem like the PS5 does so you
likely need to connect that dongle the
problem is that for me and many others
these dongles have been very unreliable
with the headphones disconnecting
multiple times per playing session and
it doesn't seem like Sony is doing
anything to fix this lastly I want to
touch upon GTA 6 digital Foundry made a
very good point that GTA 6 is a very CPU
heavy game as it involves a lot of
simulations for traffic weather NPCs and
so on and as the CPU has not been
changed it is extremely likely that
we'll see a 60 FPS mode in GTA 6 even on
the PS5 Pro we may see things like
improved rate racing and better graphics
but unlikely anything more than that so
having said all of this I would love to
hear your thoughts on the PS5 Pro and if
you will be upgrading from the PS5 my
advice would be to honestly wait until
more games get updated and also seeing
what sort of updates these games gets is
it 60 FPS patch or is it just you know
prettier fancier Graphics still in 4k 30
but yeah let me know what you guys think
and check out our app wallpapers for
some amazing 8K wallpapers for your
phone tablet and desktop I'm Daniel
these and I'll see you guys in the next
one Z Sig out cheers
[Music]
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