Sony has officially launched the PlayStation 5 Pro, a more powerful iteration of its successful PS5 console. With enhanced graphics capabilities, doubled storage, and advanced AI-powered upscaling, the PS5 Pro targets gamers looking for top-tier performance. Here’s a breakdown of its features, price, and launch details.
Key Specifications and Features
The PS5 Pro retains the AMD Ryzen Zen 2 CPU from the original PS5 but now features an upgraded RDNA-based GPU that delivers 16.7 teraflops of power. This allows for smoother gameplay with higher frame rates and better graphics.
Storage has doubled to a 2TB SSD, enhancing load times and storage capacity for high-demand games. Additionally, the PS5 Pro includes:
- 16GB GDDR6 Memory for improved graphical performance
- 2GB DDR5 RAM dedicated to system tasks
- PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) for advanced AI upscaling, improving image clarity
Its advanced ray-tracing capabilities allow for lifelike reflections and lighting, providing an immersive experience in games that support these features.
Price and Availability
The PS5 Pro is available in select regions, priced at $699.99 in the US, £699.99 in the UK, €799.99 in the EU, and ¥119,980 in Japan. It does not include a disc drive by default; however, an attachable drive can be purchased separately for $79.99. The console is available in a standard black and white colorway and a limited edition grey as part of PlayStation’s 30th Anniversary Bundle.
Enhanced Games at Launch
Sony has optimized over 50 games for the PS5 Pro, which take advantage of the console’s upgraded hardware. Some of the notable titles include:
- Alan Wake 2
- Albatroz
- Apex Legends
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Baldur’s Gate 3
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- EA Sports College Football 25
- Dead Island 2
- Demon’s Souls
- Diablo IV
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
- Dying Light 2 Reloaded Edition
- EA Sports FC 25
- Enlisted
- F1 24
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Fortnite
- God of War Ragnarök
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
- Kayak VR: Mirage
- Lies of P
- Lords of the Fallen (2023)
- Madden NFL 25
- Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Naraka: Bladepoint
- NBA 2K25
- No Man’s Sky
- Palworld
- Paladin’s Passage
- Planet Coaster 2
- Professional Spirits Baseball 2024-2025
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- Resident Evil 4
- Resident Evil Village
- Rise of the Ronin
- Rogue Flight
- Star Wars: Jedi Survivor
- Star Wars: Outlaws
- Stellar Blade
- Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
- The Crew Motorfest
- The Finals
- The First Descendant
- The Last of Us Part I
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered
- Until Dawn
- War Thunder
- Warframe
- World of Warships: Legends
With these enhancements, games will feature improved visuals, smoother gameplay, and faster load times.
Summary
The PS5 Pro is a significant upgrade for gamers wanting the best PlayStation experience, with improved graphics, storage, and AI features. While there’s no confirmed launch date for India, the PS5 Pro is now available in various global markets.
