PlayStation 5 Pro Doesn't Justify The Need For Its Existence

Four years into this generation with no feeling of seeing its potential, Sony is rumored to launch the PlayStation 5 Pro.

[purple101]

This article is a bout a week premature, lets see the showcase / state of play, then talk

[MaximusPrime_]

It's a known exputer habit... Most of their opinion pieces are pointless.

[TheProfessional]

Of course their opinions are pointless since they're criticizing PS.

[S2Killinit]

What is useless is this premature opinion article.

[itsmebryan]

@maximus

Which 1st party AAA games are they missing? What game is set to release on the the next 3 months, 6 months, etc...
What will be the gap between the last 1st party game and the next?

I'll wait for your or anyone else's
response.

[DarXyde]

I tend to agree that it's pointless, at least for now.

Maybe that changes with GTAVI, but I'm not buying a new PlayStation just for that.

[Babadook7]

@itsmebryan

"Which 1st party AAA games are they missing?"

Demons Souls. One of the best exclusives this gen.

Also Gran Truismo 7

Also because there are more exclusives than just 1st party they also don't have FF7R2 nor Stellar Blade and who knows how much longer those was would be.

"What game is set to release on the the next 3 months, 6 months, etc..."

There will be some announced tomorrow. Astrobot?

"What will be the gap between the last 1st party game and the next?"

We don't know. It's about more than 1st party though.

[Cacabunga]

Why a week premature?
I have seen nothing official

[Babadook7]

If you discount rumour you’d also have to discount everything we “know” about a ps5 pro. The argument falls on its face.

He’s referring to the heavily rumoured May end showcase.

Whether it’s in a week or a bit over that, clearly it’s not going to be long before a Sony presser.

[Babadook7]

Downvoted for speaking the truth

https://blog.playstation.co...

[Babadook7]

Yeah. It's just meant to be antagonistic so being a week early is baked into the agenda.

[z2g]

Just get a pc at this point if you’re going to keep upgrading. All the good games are getting released on pc anyway. Both consoles are becoming kind of pointless, and pcs act more like consoles now more than ever with epic, gamepass, steam etc… then you have all the power and games you want. And more power than a console.

If I bought this I’d assumedly at that point be into the ps5 ecosystem ~ $1800 assuming it came in aroun $5-600 and I’m limited to only Sony vr and would still have less power. Or I could just spend $2k on a better pc, not have to fuss with upgrading for twice as long, play Xbox, PlayStation and pc only games with better settings, more options and less limitations - including other peripherals. Consoles in general are starting to feel kinda pointless with this model.

[Babadook7]

Nah stick with console. Better spec per price ratio (especially when you look at that cursed shader compilation stutter on PC games). Who wants endless tinkering to be apart of their gaming? You get the Sony games much sooner. Better VR experience.

[TheEroica]

The length of which a fanboys will go to defend their favorite plastic box maker is on full display in this thread.... The stock ps5 still hasn't even warrented the need for a purchase and we're being told to wait for their state of play like some magical thing will happen to make a pro worth it. Lol. It's pure delusion...

[Babadook7]

The xbox (PC) cry babies are what's on display here.

[Hugodastrevas]

I'm inclined to agree.

[toxic-inferno]

On a personal level, me too. If other people want it, then Sony may as well go ahead and make it, but I personally won't be looking to upgrade.

I don't believe the standard PS5 is anywhere near being fully utilised yet. Still one of the best looking games on the console is Demon's Souls - one of its launch titles. But if releasing a pro version means that developers will start to push the standard PS5 to its limits, I'm all for it (even though I wouldn't buy a Pro).

[Eonjay]

You could say the same about the PS4 when the first Pro launched. It really took another 4 years to get the PS4 'fully optimized' and even then its wasn't capable of resolutions the Pro offered. You shouldn't expect to see the PS5 (which is much more powerful than a PS4) fully optimized until the end of the cycle. You purchase the PRO for things that you know the regular one can't do. In this case it will be higher resolutions and better raytracing. This is a good enough reason as upgrading to any GPU.

[toxic-inferno]

Eonjay - and I would! I Aldo didn't buy the PS4 Pro, but enjoyed the benefit of it pushing the original PS4 system to its limits.

[MajorLazer]

Me too. So many games have been cross-gen and I don't think a single game has made the PS5 sweat even a little. I will wait to see how the games take advantage of the better hardware, otherwise I'll just pass on it, like the PS4 Pro.

[peppeaccardo]

I love how everybody makes conclusions on a non existent piece of hardware,

[mkis007]

What is the purpose of new graphics cards every year? Or new phones?

[ZeekQuattro]

I'm certainly not anxious to upgrade. I only got a PS5 last year in time for SM 2and I'm content with it.

[Knightofelemia]

I upgraded my PS5 to a slim pretty sure I am just going to avoid a Pro if one comes out. I skipped out on the PS4 pro when it came out my PS4 slim still swings a good game when I use it. Even though it sounds like it wants to leave orbit.

[IRetrouk]

Be getting day 1, I justify it by wanting it.

[Neofire]

Same here I'm wondering if this article is written by a PC or Xbox user because no one in their right mind that is a PlayStation gamer would refuse a stronger more powerful console.

[IRetrouk]

No idea lol, all I know is if a new playstation releases, I buy, because time and time again they prove their worth and I always get my moneys worth from them.

[Aloymetal]

Day one for me as well, just waiting from Sonys official reveal to place my order on Amazon and trade in my regular PS5.

[itsmebryan]

@Neifire
What game can use the extra power?

[fr0sty]

What game can use the extra power? Gran Turismo 7 not being able to do ray tracing while in-game, for one... or GT7 in VR... pretty much any game in VR for that matter... being able to have PS5 level graphics in full VR alone is worth the upgrade to me. Metro VR will look great on a Pro I'm sure. GTA6... I'm sure that will showcase the need more than any other game so far.

Being able to have a solid 60fps on far more games, being able to utilize the new AI upscaling tech to upscale even older games (rumored to be able to do this without the need to patch the game as well, meaning it can also upscale PS4 games)...

There's plenty of reasons.

[TheEroica]

Lol.... Throwing money into blender like only the Sony defense force can.... Yikes. It's like they dont realize how badly they're being taken.

[fr0sty]

Salty bots mad that they can't claim an on-paper TFLOP advantage anymore...

[THEDON82z1]

Same here...I don't give a sh@t about why people don't want it...Reminds me of a repeat on the PlayStation Portal...Which went on to sell really well!! If you don't want it fine but there are plenty of us that do. Going to pick it up soon as I can, its going to pair well with my 65inch qd-oled (a95-l)!

[IRetrouk]

It's just a small minority that like to cry I think, I'm with ya man, didn't buy this TV for nothing lol

[THEDON82z1]

@IRetrouk..You are absolutely right💪🏾

[romulus23]

How dare YOU buy what YOU want with YOUR money. lol

[Whitey2k]

If there's a rumour that Sony is making a portable they wouldn't need a ps6 or a ps5 pro they could use the the 12 core amd strix halo. Would be compatible with ps4 let alone ps5 aswell and sice it has more juice with L3 cache would be excellent with pssr

[xenz]

Portable devices are a different market. Your statement makes no sense.

[Aussiesummer]

Will definitely be getting it, totally justified.

[Chard]

I'm curious to see if it improves FF7 Rebirth, which I haven't played yet

[Elda]

Justified for me. A day one purchase.

[Aloymetal]

Count me in as well. Can't wait to see the design too.👍

[Elda]

Exactly. Folks downvoting probably can't afford to buy one.

[TheCaptainKuchiki]

At the end of the day absolutely NOBODY is forcing you to buy anoything and the Pro will never replace the vanilla. So buy what you wanna buy or don't. It doesn't need a justification.

[CrimsonWing69]

I’d get it on a sale, but these mid-gen upgrades are really lame.

This is just from a personal stance on it, so I’m only speaking for myself, but I’ve never been gung-ho about paying over $1000 (2 consoles) on devices to experience the best of that platform’s generation. Couple in the fact that I try to get all platforms for their exclusives, it’s just sort of annoying when they do this “Pro” version, especially when next-gen is sort of around the corner and who knows how expensive that base console will be and then some pro version.

Now, that im thinking more about it, I’ll just pass up the Pro system since the PS6 will be better with backwards compatibility and just stick with the base consoles until the next-gen release happens. If next-gen is anything like this gen I doubt we’ll even see what these consoles can do being pushed to the limits, which also makes a Pro version feel unnecessary.

[gold_drake]

im still gonna get it, but ill definitely sell the one i have now.

[Si-Fly]

🤔😆

[gold_drake]

im not fluent in emoji, my apologies

[NotoriousWhiz]

Pointless for you does not mean pointless for others. People said the same thing about the Portal and it was hard to find in stores for a long time.

[fsfsxii]

We need less broke people in this industry, i’d honestly buy yearly hardware upgrades.

[Popsicle]

I would say less broke people in general is a good thing.

[Si-Fly]

Get a PC dude!

[truthBombs]

Although I'm not the target audience. There's nothing wrong with having options.

[Redemption-64]

Why does it need to justify its existence?

[NotoriousWhiz]

There are enough people still playing on ps4 that it may make sense for them to jump to the ps5 pro.

[Redemption-64]

There are people playing on old hardware so what? What is stopping them from buying a next gen system? It's their choice, just as there are plenty of people who would be happy to buy a more powerful system. So why should those who want something not get it because others don't want to buy it? Imagine if manufacturing companies thought like that? If you don't want to buy or upgrade more power to you. When they release the new system, don't buy it if it doesn't make sense to you. Those who want it will be happy.

[NotoriousWhiz]

It sounds like you're arguing with me when I think we're in agreement. PS5 pro's existence is justified and those who want it should buy it.

[MetroidFREAK21]

I personally won't be buying one. My launch model is still working great and seeing as the slim model needed internet to connect a disc drive, I expect the Pro to follow suit and that's just a big no from me dog

[repsahj]

Then it will sell like hotcakes. XD

[Aloymetal]

100%.👍 Besides, regardless of the moaning by some minority this new pro console will sell really well just like all predecessors, it's a Sony console after all and not some tired afterthought irrelevant brand🤢...😉

[VersusDMC]

Gotta love the click bait title. How is it useless when it is still a PS5? Is it useless for a first time ps5 buyer?

I guess just saying it might(due to not being announced) be a useless upgrade won't get enough clicks so let's just say it's entirely useless?

And the useless part is also subjective as i see a performance upgrade as more valuable than an new oled screen system or a new 1tb black console.

[anast]

PS5 pro is going to hit.

[ThinkThink]

What is the most you would comfortably pay for it?

[anast]

Probably around $100 more. Still better than a PC at that price.

[Good-Smurf]

The point is it's optional enhanced console it's not needed but it's for those who a wanted more.
What's wrong with that?
I don't need one but I can trade-in my PS5 for Pro if I wanted to.

[Armyofdarkness]

Aah someone with common sense!

[Asuka]

This is so fucking useless to me. But if you're excited and want one, then that's all that should matter.

[hiawa23]

Do I need to upgrade my PS5? No, but I am looking forward to the Pro and any benefits it allows compared to our current base consoles.

[ChasterMies]

Exputer is discussing a rumor for clickbait. If the PS5 pro is announced, Exputer will publish a clickbait article telling you to buy it.

[DivineHand125]

Normally I would agree but I want to see how it is marketed first before deciding if it should exist or not.

[Cockney]

"If it should exist or not"
You're even more clickbait than the article, who cares if it exists or not its a product you can buy with your own free will. My car is getting old thank heavens newer more powerful and more efficient cars exist so I can upgrade.
It exists so that people can buy it if they want, if I was in the market I'd be looking at the pro and weighing up the pros and cons, would I buy it, who knows but the fact its an option benefits everybody

[DivineHand125]

The worst-case scenario is that developers could target 60 fps on the pro because it's easier and cheaper while leaving the base model at 30 fps. This is what we see happening with some games on the Xbox series consoles. That would make the existence of the pro detrimental to the 50+ million owners of the base model. This is why I want to see how they will market the pro model and what rules they will set up for the developers.

[hombreacabado]

this article states this but once theres a gta 6 bundle and the best way to play is on the pro then itll sell out and be hard to find.

[RhinoGamer88]

If the CPU upgrade % is accurate... 100% correct.

[InUrFoxHole]

I don't see the need for any hardware upgrade this gen

[sagapo]

New hardware excites me, but I’m not gonna buy a pro version of a console anymore. Not worth it if you already have a base model imo.

[Aphrodia]

Haven't they always made newer updated versions of consoles? since PS1? Even the handhelds get updates. Clickbait garbage.

[northpaws]

It is like saying... "It is pointless to upgrade your PC's graphic card."

[gigoran8]

Remember when this guy made a rant when the Xbox One X was revealed? Wait... he didn't?

[Starman69]

Yes it does.

[Flewid638]

FSR just got released for consoles so neither Xbox nor PS should need a Pro version anymore

[z2g]

At this point I’d just buy a pc. Already did last gen and mid cycle last gen and now this gen. I’ll just buy a pc that will be better anyway. Both consoles are releasing their games on pc anyway at this point.

[Skuletor]

Are you saying you've bought 3 PCs since last gen?

[HyperMoused]

Done people always complain about FPS and 4k ray tracing and all that stuff, how would a more powerful system not help

[derek]

Article is your typical whining about "the state of gaming" that is so prevalent these days. The Irony about all this complaining is that there has never been more great games available to play then today, with more ways to access them. Then it dives into the usual nonsense about exclusivity not mattering, which has become the mantra of gaming media since Microsoft told them it doesn't. When did gaming media become so hyper focused of spreading bitterness and negativity? Growing up this was never the case. The ps5pro hasn't even been revealed yet and assuming it exists won't be required to enjoy ps5 games. No one will be forced to buy one. Whether or not you feel the current models are currently being exploited to their fullest is a separate issue. The pro-models purpose is to enhance current gen games like with pc, not a separate/new system being developed for.

[babadivad]

I might buy one since I gave my PS5 to my nephew.

[TheColbertinator]

The point isn't what we need or even want. The point is what Sony can sell to people and how much cash they will fork over to make their shareholders happy.

[Abear21]

GTA6 fools

[raWfodog]

It doesn’t matter if it’s needed or not. Sony is releasing it and it will sell like hotcakes. That’s all the reason that a manufacturer needs.

[Skuletor]

Some people are willing to pay a premium or tradeup for better performance/resolution, others are happy to stay with the base/slim model because it can still run the same games, it's a non-issue and the Slim isn't going anywhere.. I can't justify clicking through to the article to see their "useless" point of view though.

[Father__Merrin]

It's only useless because no xbox pro

[Profchaos]

I think most people aren't going to be enticed to throw down a large amount for seemingly small gains so Sony's marketing strategy has to be really strong for this one

[X-23]

Well playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at 60fps at 4K is reason enough for me to grab one, if it can do that make Quality mode in games play like they're in Performance mode but keep graphic fidelity I'm all in.