PS5 Pro vs PS5 - 18 Things You NEED to KNOW!

Summary

The 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.