PS5 vs PS5 PRO - BIGGEST Changes
Summary
TLDRSony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, promising enhanced gaming experiences with improved performance and fidelity modes. The upgraded console features a larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling, offering up to 45% faster rendering and significantly improved frame rates. Design-wise, it aligns with the sleeker 'PS5 Slim' look and includes a 2TB hard drive without a disc drive, which is sold separately. Priced at $700, it's targeted at power users and will be available from November 7th, 2024, with pre-orders starting on September 26th.
Takeaways
- đź The PlayStation 5 Pro was officially announced, aiming to offer better performance and fidelity without compromising frame rates.
- đč Sony released a 99-minute video detailing the new console's features, presented by Mark Cerny, the PS5 lead system architect.
- đ The PS5 Pro focuses on three core enhancements: AI-driven upscaling, advanced ray tracing, and a significantly larger GPU.
- đ The new GPU provides up to 45% faster rendering and greatly improved ray tracing capabilities, doubling or even tripling speeds.
- đ PS5 Pro introduces 'PS5 Spectral Super Resolution' (PSSR), similar to AMD's FSR or NVIDIA's DLSS, to upscale lower resolution games.
- đš Several games will receive PS5 Pro enhancements, including 'The Last of Us Part II', 'Spider-Man 2', and 'Ratchet and Clank'.
- đŸ The PS5 Pro will come standard with a 2TB hard drive and will not include a disc drive, which will be sold separately.
- đž The console is priced at $700 in the United States, which is a significant increase from the standard PS5's price.
- đ Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro start on September 26, 2024, with the console launching on November 7th, 2024.
- đ€ The high price and the lack of a disc drive may be sticking points for some consumers, potentially driving interest towards PC gaming.
Q & A
What was officially announced in the video?
-The PlayStation 5 Pro was officially announced.
Who presented the details of the PlayStation 5 Pro in the video?
-Mark Cerny, the head tech nerd and PS5 lead system architect, presented the details.
What is the main driving factor behind creating the PS5 Pro?
-The main driving factor is to allow for less compromise between higher fidelity and better performance and frame rate, as players typically choose performance mode about 3/4 of the time.
What are the three core hardware differences with the PS5 Pro compared to the base PS5?
-The three core hardware differences are AI-driven upscaling, better and more advanced ray tracing, and a larger GPU with 67% more compute units and 28% faster RAM.
What is the PS5 Pro's upscaling technology called?
-The PS5 Pro's upscaling technology is called PS5 Spectral Super Resolution (PS5 SSR).
Which games are expected to see enhancements with the PS5 Pro?
-Games like The Last of Us Part II, Spider-Man 2, Ratchet and Clank, Alan Wake 2, Assassin's Creed, Demon Souls, Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and many others are expected to see enhancements.
How does the design of the PS5 Pro differ from the standard PS5?
-The PS5 Pro has a cleaner design with cleaner lines and a bit of a sheen, similar to the recently released versions dubbed by fans as 'PS5 Slim'.
What are the notable features of the PS5 Pro's design?
-The PS5 Pro supports Wi-Fi 67, comes standard with a 2TB hard drive, and does not have a disc drive which is an optional add-on.
What is the price of the PS5 Pro in the United States?
-The PS5 Pro is priced at $700 in the United States.
When is the PS5 Pro expected to be available?
-The PS5 Pro is expected to be available on November 7th, 2024.
What is the general sentiment towards the PS5 Pro's announcement based on the script?
-The general sentiment is mixed, with some excitement for the enhancements but also concerns about the high price and the lack of a disc drive.
Outlines
đź PS5 Pro Announcement and Features
Sony has officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, with a 99-minute video detailing its features by Mark Cerny, the lead system architect. The PS5 Pro aims to offer less compromise between performance and fidelity, with enhanced games like The Last of Us Part II, Spider-Man 2, and Ratchet & Clank. The hardware improvements include AI-driven upscaling, advanced ray tracing, and a larger GPU with 67% more compute units and 28% faster RAM, promising up to 45% faster rendering and significantly improved ray tracing. A custom hardware feature called PS5's Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) is introduced for upscaling. The console will support Wi-Fi 6E and come with a 2TB hard drive, but it will be disc-less with an optional disc drive. The design is updated with cleaner lines and a new stand sold separately.
đž PS5 Pro's Price and Market Impact
The PS5 Pro comes with a steep price tag of $700 in the United States, which raises questions about its value proposition. The high cost, coupled with the need to purchase a disc drive separately, might deter many consumers. The video discusses the potential shift towards PC gaming for those seeking better performance at a lower cost. The launch is compared to the PS4 Pro's introduction, noting that the market conditions are different now, with the PS5 still being a relatively new and powerful console. The announcement's excitement is muted compared to previous console launches, and the video suggests that the PS5 Pro is targeted more at hardcore gamers who are less price-sensitive. The console is set to release on November 7th, 2024, with pre-orders starting on September 26th, 2024.
đŁ Community Reactions and Considerations
The video script invites viewers to share their thoughts on the PS5 Pro, its price, and the enhancements it offers. It prompts discussion on whether the improved frame rates and details are worth the $700 investment, especially considering the optional disc drive and stand. The script also addresses those who have been waiting to purchase a PS5, questioning if they would opt for the Pro version or the standard model. The video encourages viewers to comment on their opinions, whether they are excited about the PS5 Pro's features, considering a switch to PC gaming, or disappointed by the lack of a disc drive and the need to purchase a stand separately.
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Keywords
đĄPlayStation 5 Pro
đĄPerformance Mode
đĄFidelity Mode
đĄRay Tracing
đĄGPU
đĄAI-driven Upscaling
đĄDisc Drive
đĄPrice
đĄPre-orders
đĄAll-Digital Device
Highlights
PlayStation 5 Pro officially announced with a 99-minute video detailing its features.
Mark Cerny, the lead system architect, explains the choice between performance and fidelity modes on the PS5.
PS5 Pro aims to offer fidelity mode detail with performance mode frame rates.
Hardware differences include AI-driven upscaling, advanced ray tracing, and a larger GPU.
PS5 Pro's GPU has 67% more compute units and 28% faster RAM.
Ray tracing speeds are doubled or tripled, enhancing realistic lighting.
Introduction of custom hardware for AI-driven upscaling, similar to FSR or DLSS on PC.
PS5 Pro's upscaling tech is called PS5 Spectral Super Resolution (PS5 SSR).
Several first and third-party games will receive enhancements for the PS5 Pro.
Design of PS5 Pro shifts to a cleaner look, similar to the recently released PS5 Slim.
PS5 Pro supports Wi-Fi 6E and comes standard with a 2TB hard drive.
The console is all-digital with an optional, sold-separately disc drive.
Priced at $700 in the United States, the PS5 Pro is positioned as a premium product.
Comparisons to the PS4 Pro launch highlight differences in market conditions and consumer expectations.
PS5 Pro is targeted at power users who are less sensitive to price.
Pre-orders for PS5 Pro begin on September 26, 2024, with a release date set for November 7, 2024.
The video suggests that the PS5 Pro may not be the most exciting announcement for the average consumer.
The PS5 Pro's enhancements may be better appreciated on a real TV rather than through video compression.
Transcripts
okay so today the PlayStation 5 Pro was
officially announced Let's Talk About It
Sony released a 99-minute video
featuring Mark cery the head tech nerd
and PS5 lead system architect uh
breaking down the details of this new
upgraded console there's a bit more
Beyond this 99-minute video that they
dropped and some potential uh sticking
points with the price that we'll get to
but first let's actually talk about the
new
so uh Mark cery smartly detailed that
with the base PS5 players of course have
had the option to typically choose
performance mode or Fidelity mode he
explained the differences for the less
Tech inclined you know and explained
that when players are given the choice
between higher Fidelity or better
performance and frame rate players
choose that performance mode about 3/4
of the time this is the main driving
Factor behind them creating PS5 Pro
ideally a allowing for Less compromises
and they highlighted games that now look
like they have that little extra detail
and resolution of fidelity mode but with
the frame rates of quality mode
highlighting The Last of Us Part Two
Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet and Clank as
someone who does tend to choose
performance mode or or frame rate mode
this is a good business pitch like I get
it they're speaking my language here but
there's more to it what is the actual
Hardware difference uh with the PS5 Pro
versus the PS PS5 what has changed well
Cy broke it down into essentially Three
core things for the approach AI driven
upscaling better more advanced Ray
tracing and a larger GPU so the GPU is
much larger with 67% more compute units
and 28% faster Ram the memory used by
the GPU now they say these changes give
the PS5 Pro up to 45% faster rendering
Ray tracing speeds have been increased
by uh quote unquote double or up to
Triple according to C but we really need
to see more of that that essentially
will amount to good accurate realistic
lighting they also apparently added
custom Hardware to the PS5 Pro to allow
for AI driven or machine learning
upscaling think something like amd's FSR
or nvidia's dlss if you're a PC person
there are differences but uh
PlayStation's upscaling Tech here is
called
pssr play station spectral super
resolution that is such a marketing word
but in layman's terms this intelligently
adds pixels to lower resolution games to
effectively make it look like much
higher resolution according to Mark cery
uh game developers are already adding
PS5 Pro support to new and existing
games all of these three core things
here uh the rate tracing upgrade the
bigger GPU and the pssr which is funny
to say out loud all three of these core
things are contributing to games now
having and I quote his words Fidelity
mode like levels of detail but with
double the frame rate now from Sony's
blog post here's some first and third
party games you can expect to see these
enhancements with Allan Wake 2
Assassin's Creed Shadows Demon Souls
Dragon's Dogma 2 Final Fantasy 7 rebirth
Grand Turismo 7 Hogwarts Legacy Horizon
forbidden West Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Ratchet and Clank Rift apart the crew
motorfest the first descendant The Last
of Us Part Two remastered and more so
will this make a difference for the
visual enthusiasts you know the folks
that demand the best from their console
and count pixels and analyze frame rates
will it make a difference probably uh
will it make much of a difference to the
average consumer we don't know this
video demonstration shows very subtle
differences in Fidelity and Clarity that
are exciting to us nerds but maybe not
for the average Normie design-wise
though it's a shift from the standard
PS5 it's going with that newer updated
look of the PS5 you know the more
recently released versions dubbed by
fans PS5 slim even if it wasn't a
massive slim down uh here the design
philosophies of that update continue
with cleaner lines a bit of a Sheen to
it and a new thre line Gap in the middle
of the shell notably and this wasn't
mentioned in the video it's going to
support why wi-57 and it's going to come
standard with a hefty 2 TB hard drive it
does not have a disc drive the dis Drive
is an add-on this new PS5 Pro comes
standard as an all digital device you
need to buy an optional sold separately
disc drive this disc drive for this
device is the one currently available to
purchase as an add-on for those newer
ps5s now along with this the vertical
stand that they showed the console with
is apparently sold separately as well I
say all this because of the official
price a whopping $700 in the United
States even crazier 700 lb
800 you get the gist it's expensive
across the board expensive also in the
world where Modern consoles aren't cheap
and haven't gotten cheaper over time as
in the last two decades or so as they
historically have like a regular PS5 is
still typically $500 in the United
States if you were to just walk into a
retail store right now and buy one so
you're looking at $700 minimum plus the
cost of the disc drive if you have some
physical games and that's a big ask for
a lot of people of course there's plenty
of opinion to be shared about all this
we could probably make a whole separate
video we probably will but for some
people this might be the time to jump to
PC you're going to see a lot of that
conversation you know to others who
maybe don't have PC components as reibly
available for reasonable prices this is
just a tough pill to swallow if you
really want those higher frame rates or
resolutions especially considering the
offering right now is pretty simple and
not that exciting I think had
PlayStation showed off a bit more games
or showcase the differences a little bit
better it would have helped maybe even
just one like exciting new game
announcement or even like a big DLC
expansion for a game that takes
advantage of this I don't know something
looking back at the past this does feel
different than when the PS4 Pro launched
it felt like there was way more
excitement and and need around that one
PS4 and Xbox One were out for a long
time and they were already underpowered
compared to PC since they were announced
to a lot of people people often point to
AC Unity at launch as proof that
developers were expecting more from the
consoles so the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X
were the response to the actual Market
needs of power both from the consumers
and the development side when the PS5
launched the tech inside it was pretty
good and even now four years after its
release PS5 is still solid it's
comparable to a decent like solid
mid-range PC to some folks and at that
price tag it's good and speaking of the
price yes it's still high and yes like I
said earlier it hasn't gone down but
like when you're looking at that or a
little PC yeah and speaking of the price
at the time the PS4 already had price
cuts which helped helped to make an
expensive but not crazy expensive PS4
Pro I think it lessened uh the sticker
shock there unlike today so all of the
conditions are different now the economy
of course the fact that the PS5 hasn't
seen a price drop in four years and the
fact that the console doesn't feel as
long in the tooth yet I mean many people
feel like they only just got their hands
on a PS5 and judging from online
responses it does seem like a
significant portion of people seem happy
to just hang on to their regular p P S5
for now business speak wise this is
intended for the power user who isn't
very sensitive to price someone who just
goes all in on stuff they're out there
so in many ways it's like this one isn't
for growing the amount of people who are
on the PlayStation platform or anything
like that but getting some additional
profit out of the hardcore players I
know like we're kind of all over the
place with this one opinions wise but
this was just announced so we're just
throwing a bunch of our ideas and
opinions out here for you to think about
uh we of course will be getting our
hands on one and letting you know if it
really feels like it makes a difference
you know or if it's really a necessary
purchase if you're hardcore I feel like
these differences don't really show very
well in YouTube videos because of video
compression like you know YouTube videos
are just not very detailed I personally
believe seeing these things like running
on a real TV in real time in front of
you are always much better I I still
really need to physically see to believe
a lot of these Tech enhancements so keep
an eye out for our before you buy video
when it releases and yes as for that the
PS5 Pro is dropping it'll be available
November 7th 2024 just in time for the
holiday season let's hope it doesn't
become another like disastrous scalper
thing again according to Sony pre-orders
will begin on September 26 2024 so if
you want one of these things get ready
so really ultimately we'll have to wait
and see a lot of people online are
already expressing some disinterest but
we need to see if talk online actually
translates to real world dollars and
cents here personally I get the need for
it from a business sense and a tech
sense like we discussed but the reality
is this just wasn't like the most
exciting announcement like yes ooh the
tree leaves in the background look a
little sharper I do care about that you
might actually care about that level of
detail but to upgrade and go all in with
a new $700 console we'll we'll see so
let us know in the comments what you
guys think obviously opinions are all
over the place is this something that
you've been waiting for are you playing
games on PS5 that just don't have good
frame rates are you willing to spend
$700 to get more of that are you
considering depending on where you live
getting more into the PC ecosystem now
after looking at this price tag are you
excited about those enhancements that
PS5 Pro showed off with things like The
Last of Us Part Two a little bit more
frame rate a little bit more detail are
you pissed about the no disk drive thing
and and the the stand you have to pay
for let's talk about anything PS5 Pro
down in the comments oh and I also want
to hear from people who have been
holding off on buying a PS5 whether it
was from the really messy launch or just
now knowing that this thing was coming
after this announcement if you haven't
bought a PS5 are you still going to go
all in and get the PS5 Pro or you going
to jump in with a regular version let's
talk about any of this stuff down in the
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