PlayStation 5 Pro Review

The PS5 Pro is an expensive but impressive console with noticeable upgrades in graphics and performance; just don’t expect it to fundamentally change the way you game.

[Sonic1881]

Just like a PC enthusiast gamer upgrading their GPU for better performance and visuals. This console wasn't designed for the casual gamer

[PapaBop]

With a key difference being you still have the same PC as before. With this and ultimately deal breaker for me was that I'd then need to go and purchase a disc drive too for my physical games and films.

[ocelot07]

Not all the time. A PC is not always I just need to upgrade my GPU. Last year I upgraded my platform to AM5. So it wasn't just a simple CPU swap. I had to go and buy a new motherboard and ddr5 ram as ddr4 is not compatible.

Also for people like my self. I had a ps5 slim that had a disc drive. I have it removed and ready for the pro tomorrow. The now digital console I was originally going to sell but now my nephew is hoping for a ps5 for Christmas so it's now going to him.

[CrimsonIdol]

@ocelot. To upgrade your CPU, yes. To upgrade your GPU, no. at worst might need a new PSU. PS5 Pro did not meaningfully upgrade its CPU (just shrunk and overclocked it a little).

[Flewid638]

I've never owned an Xbox, but I understand that the current version can run almost all games in 60fps, regardless of age? I feel like thats the upgraded I would've needed to buy the Pro.

Gonna stick with my PC and PS5 base model.

[BeHunted]

It's cheaper to buy a superior GPU than a PS5 Pro console; at minimum, you'll have unlock framerate and mods, and you won't have to repurchase titles that have enhanced graphics.

[Tacoboto]

You don't have to repurchase PS5 games to get their PS5 Pro enhancement.

And yeah it is cheaper to buy a better GPU - but that's just one piece of the puzzle. I do prefer my RTX 4070-Ryzen 5800X3D build over consoles for better visuals, but a lot of newer games run so poorly on PC that the added frames alone aren't work the added stutters, and (generally and personally speaking) the idea of playing games in the same chair I work all day in is a huge hurdle to overcome.

I will not pay full price on a PS5 Pro, but since its announcement my views are coming around on it. Its price is what it is, complaining won't change it, and the machine is *exactly* what it set out to be and it seems developers are resoundingly in support of what it provides.

[GenWorld]

I'd argue to even entertain the idea of this, is a casual practice. No enthusiast would fall for this.

[JL2930]

Consoles were made by design for casual gamers. You're just paying more to casually game.

[senorfartcushion]

It's designed for the money-wasting fool

[Sonic1881]

It will still be the best console to play GTA 6 whether we like it or not.

[badz149]

Yeah just like new CPUs and GPUs on PC every year. Do you know that you can still play latest games at stable 60fps at the right settings with CPUs and GPUs from before 2020?

[Profchaos]

Even among the gaming enthusiasts it's niche it has its place I like it and I'm glad it's here still but you have to really love your frame counting and pixel counting to be into this one and that's ok

[Workshyskiver]

The reality is that I know this console is largely a waste of money and I should cancel my pre-order. But who cares and especially after yesterdays nonsense I want something shiny that will put a smile on my face, regardless of how 'sensible' a choice it may not be.

[jznrpg]

It isn’t a waste of money. You will have a console that does some more than the regular PS5 that you can use and sell if you want to. You aren’t throwing money in trash.

[S2Killinit]

Yep, and its only $100 more than the xbox series x with same size ssd space. Thats the price of one game, and you are getting one powerful console thats a Playstation.

[TheEroica]

It's a waste of money. Let's not be silly. The side by side comparisons are hilarious.

[TheKingKratos]

The comparison in Alan Wake 2 videos are straight up comical

The comments too are too brutal to say the least lol

That thing is worthless

[badz149]

You trolls keep harping on the side by side comparisons when that's basically how benchmarking has always been done even on pc. What were you guys expecting? A generational leap like ps3 to ps4?

[GamerRN]

I was personally expecting a leap from 30 to 60 fps. Not a 30% frame rate increase. That means only a jump from 30 to 40 fps...

[Ps5conehead]

The American people spoke get over it Trump is president elect

[Demetrius]

Long as you enjoy it, doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. There are games that folks bashed and turned out good to me.

[IRetrouk]

Why would anyone think it would fundamentally change anything?? So fuckin stupid.

[OlderGamer17]

ING at it again, especialy about expensive even when you need s $2000 PC to match the PS5pro..
Remark, i will not but it, i never bought a "pro" version of ANY console, i keep the PS5..i am happy gamer with it..

[MDTunkown]

Consoles are better optimised, ps4 is basically an gtx660 and it still running games more than 11 years after the release of ps4 while on pc an gtx660 is useless card for last 6 years.

[ZycoFox]

"better optimised" yea that's why a low power device like a Deck can run Switch games much better.

True, consoles have better optimisation to a point, but it doesn't make weak hardware super powerful, it's just nonsense.

But if you have a 5+ yr old GPU then it needed upgrading like a year before at the latest.. like a last gen console is gonna run games like ass <30fps and low res at 6-8 years, most likely.. so i mean neither would be optimal at that point. Not sure why people brag that a console lasts 8 years or whatever cuz by then it's gonna be a crap experience anyway, PC already outperformed console at launch by a bit and the gap gets wider every 1-2 years with each CPU and GPU release.

[S2Killinit]

IGN is a mouth piece of MS. Always have been. And now they are even owned by an entity owned by MS if Im not mistaken. MS bought the company that owns IGN.

[IRetrouk]

They did yes

[Flewid638]

MS fans would disagree with you.

Confirmation bias is one helluva drug. lol.

[QuantumMechanic]

You are mistaken; Ziff-Davis owns IGN. You may be thinking of Zenimax Media, which MS purchased to acquire Bethesda Studios---but ZeniMax did not own any of these review sites.

[S2Killinit]

@QuantumMechanic
Im not talking about Zenimax. This was recent (we are talking within past year and half). MS bought an outlet that was a umbrella for a bunch of these gaming news sites and IGN was the biggest of the bunch.

Note: I just looked and I cant find it.

[anast]

You need $1700 to match

[Zeke68]

The strongest console on earth gets 7/10. What a time to be alive. ;)

[Cockney]

So I'm guessing
Ps5 6/10
Series x 5/10
Series s 4/10
Am I right ign? The pro is a better console than those I've listed so they receive lower scores

[IRetrouk]

Slim got an 8 lol

[Knushwood Butt]

Did it fundamentally change the way we game.

[IRetrouk]

It must have done🤣

[NotoriousWhiz]

Price to value matters.

[MDTunkown]

In normal world ps5 would cost today less than on release date but today it cost more in most part of the world than when it released (official price). So in that normal world ps5 pro price would been close to ps5 release price but we are living in crazy world.

Also it kinda doesn’t make sense reviewing consoles. WiiU and psVR2 got better scores by ign than ps5 pro but we all know how those things ended up

[MrDead]

IGN won't like me spending almost £4,000 on a new PC when the RTX5000 series is out as my 3080 fundamentally offers the same thing when it comes to gaming, just an upgrade in graphics and performance.

[gold_drake]

i mean its just opinions. but to say "don’t expect it to fundamentally change the way you game", is exactly why ign is ign. dont talk about the most obvious thing, but about something else.

i like The Verge's review the best "its for those who dont want to play around, they want the best gaming experience they can get"

thats exactly what it comes down to.

thats why i bought it too ha.

[MetroidFREAK21]

Would've been more inclined if it has a disc version. Oh well

[DivineHand125]

It is a great piece of hardware that is held back by the restrictions placed on it. Like the review said, FF16 ran no different than on the base PS5 because it didn't receive an update. I believe I am the target audience for this console because I went out and got a 120hz Tv when I found out the PS5 could play some games at 120fps. While I am excited for the people that went out and pre-ordered the console, I am personally not convinced it is worth the money at this time.

What would have changed my opinion on this is if Sony didn't just leave it to developers to update their game and instead created a team to work with developers to bring older games to 60 or 120 fps. They could start with the critically acclaimed titles and game of the year nominees from the past years. That would give us plenty of good will and let us know they are serious about making playstation the best place to play. I remember when co-CEO Herman Hulst recently said they delay 1st party releases on PC to entice PC players to play the sequels on playstation. Having a program like that would be 1 step forward to that goal.

[z2g]

No thx. If I was going to spend at least $700 on a console, I’d just buy a pc for bit more and get less compromises and a modular lifespan.

[Flenter]

" too many Teraflops"

[arm71174]

Why do people who aren't going to buy a PS5 Pro have so much to say about something they will not own and has barely reached the market? I will never buy a gaming PC so I don't talk about them either way. There are people that will buy an expensive GPU every year or two. I have nothing to say either way. The problem is the internet is a place for trolls and like most sites they play into their nonsense because it brings traffic to them which equates to more revenue. If you don't plan on buying a PS5 Pro then why are you all over the internet talking about it? I'm truly curious to understand the trolling mentality.

[derek]

Can't wait! mine hopefully arrives by tomorrow but we'll see.

[SonOfOsiris]

Rip sony

[PRIMORDUS]

I'm more hyped about the 9800X3D, even though I'm not upgrading yet 😎

[Asterphoenix]

It does lot more than the base but not having a disk drive included is a pain and not a good in the future. So for the tradeoffs with costs I'm content with my base PS5 and hoping PS6 has the drive included.

I think having a optional disk drive compatible with people who change their minds if they get a digital console.

[HankHill]

Overpriced. This generation has definitely been the greediest generation by far.