PS5 Pro Revealed - And You Better Get Saving
The worst kept secret in video games has now officially been revealed. The PS5 Pro has now been officially revealed by PlayStation and system architect, Mark Cerny, and now we have all the details. Via a pretty tight, 9 minute-long presentation, Cerny outlined the three key pillars that underpin the new PlayStation powerhouse:
- Upgraded GPU with 67 percent more Compute Units than the current PS5 console and 28 percent faster memory. This enables up to 45 percent faster rendering for gameplay, making games run even faster.
- Advanced Ray Tracing that provides more dynamic reflection and refraction of light at more than double the speed of the current PS5 console.
- AI-Driven Upscaling with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, a machine learning-based technology that provides super sharp image clarity by adding an extraordinary amount of detail.
These core pillars of the improved console are supported by a larger, 2TB solid state drive and includes a DualSense wireless controller. PS5 Pro will also launch with the latest wireless technology, Wi-Fi 7, in territories supporting this standard. Other features include PS5 Pro Game Boost, which can apply to more than 8,500 backward compatible PS4 games playable on PS5 Pro.
Speaking about the newly revealed platform, Hideaki Nishino, CEO of PlayStation’s Platform Business Group said, “We are proud of the impact that PS5 has made on the gaming industry, providing an opportunity for game creators to realise their vision and reach millions of players around the world, but we’re always pushing ourselves to innovate so we can meet, and hopefully exceed, the evolving needs of our players. We’re pleased to offer PS5 Pro alongside the current PS5 console this holiday, and we look forward to seeing continued gameplay innovation from our talented game creators that unleash the possibilities of the PS5 hardware for years to come.”
During the presentation, Cerny revealed a number of games that will be supporting the PS5 Pro at launch with a range of upgrades. These games include, Alan Wake 2, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Demon’s Souls, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Gran Turismo 7, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, The Crew Motorfest, The First Descendant, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and more.
It all sounds pretty enticing right? If you’re keen on upgrading your PS5 then here’s where the difficult parts of the conversation take place – PS5 Pro will be launching for the eye-watering price of $1199.95 AUD. Start preparing your wallets and bank accounts if you want one of these, you’ll have until November 7th, 2024 to collect all of those 5c coins if you want it at launch.
A vertical stand, as well as a disc drive are sold separately. Preorders open on September 26, 2024.
