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Everyone is aware of the whole PS5 Pro situation. The console offers better performance with state-of-the-art technology, but all of that at a pretty costly price of $700. With all the initial drama out of the way, we can now approach the whole situation with cooler heads and take a look at all the console does and does not offer.
The majority is outraged by the price and wants nothing to do with it, while some are actually planning on ordering one. There is still time to consider pre-ordering it (the pre-order goes live on Thursday, September 26, 2024) if you haven’t made up your mind just yet. On that note, we have compiled a list of lesser-known facts about PlayStation’s newest console that may help you decide.
Good
Larger SSD
The original PS5 came with 825GB of storage space, and that is without taking into account the system files. The next iteration, PS5 Slim, has 1TB of storage. However, the latest PlayStation console will come with a whopping 2TB of storage space.
Thinking Ahead
The PS5 Pro has a couple of features that seem a bit excessive for now. The first is that it has a better WiFi system: WiFi7 to be exact. For the record, the PS5 has WiFi6, so the Pro version can have a much faster connection. The trick is that there is absolutely no need for a connection that fast, for now. The second feature is that PS5 Pro supports 8K gaming. While 8K displays are still rare nowadays, that will most definitely change in the future. Sony is thinking a couple of steps ahead with both of these features.
Improved PS4 Games
More than 8,500 PS4 games are backward compatible with PS5 Pro, thanks to the PS5 Pro Game Boost feature. It improves the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games, while a feature called Enhanced Image Quality improves the resolution on select PS4 games.
Improved Performance and Ray Tracing
The PS5 Pro uses state-of-the-art technology, like AMD’s next-gen Ray Tracing tech – RDNA4. The original PS5 has RDNA2, so this is a big leap in quality. Moreover, PS5 Pro uses Sony’s latest PSSR (PlayStation Super Spectral Resolution) which increases the quality of games, bringing some of them to 4K60.
Two Forward-Facing USB-C Slots
The regular PS5 had one USB-C slot and one USB-A slot on the front. The Pro version has two USB Type C slots on the front, so you will be able to charge two controllers simultaneously without having to reach for the back of the console.
Smaller Size
Since it lacks a disk drive, the PS5 Pro console is slimmer in comparison to the regular PS5. This can be a great benefit if you don’t have that much space in your gaming area.
Bad
Missing Components
Everyone is already aware that the PS5 Pro is missing the disk drive and the stand. The external disk drive costs about $80, and the stand is about $30. But, that is not all. The Pro version also seems to be missing the built-in PlayStation Link for your audio peripherals. This means you also have to get the infamous PlayStation Link USB adapter, which is another $20. Add the price of the console itself and all of this adds up to a total of $830. Sheesh.
PS5 Pro’s Game Performance Depends on the Devs
While having the ability to run games at 4K60, not all PS5 Pro games will do so. Games that are enhanced for PS5 Pro will have the “PS5 Pro Enhanced” label, but that still does not guarantee they will run in 4K60. It all depends on the devs and what they decide to do with the game when they are enhancing it and nothing is stopping the devs from just improving the visuals a bit but still have them at 4K30. There is no minimum requirement to get that label.
No Trade-Ins
Fans who consider getting the PS5 Pro usually already have the regular PS5 console. Back in the days of PS4, you could trade in your regular PS4 console to get a discount when purchasing a PS4 Pro console. For unknown reasons, that won’t be the case with PS5. The silver lining is that some retailers may offer their own discounts.
All in all, quite a lot of things to ponder. While having some cons, the PS5 Pro also has some serious pros (pun intended). We truly hope this little list helps you decide whether you want to get PS5 Pro or not.