PS5 Pro is now official: improved GPU, advanced Ray Tracing, AI-powered upscaling

Sony announced the upgraded version of the PlayStation 5 with a Pro on its name.

Sony's announcement

Sony announced the PS5 Pro

The new console looks like PS5 Slim but with a slightly bigger body. It still has shark fins on the side to add aesthetics.

Sony noted this comes with a better GPU with 67 percent more Compute Units over the previous model while also having 28 percent faster memory. It claimed the upgrade brings 45 percent better rendering for gameplay thus providing users with a smoother fps experience.

It also comes with a stronger ray tracing capability to give higher reflection and refraction of light. Sony states that this enhancement enables rays to be cast at speeds up to double, and occasionally triple, compared to the PS5 console.

The PS5 Pro front view

Another highlight is the AI-Driven Upscaling. Sony says this Pro version now has PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution which uses machine learning to bring super sharp images on supported games.

The back view of PS5 Pro

Additional enhancements feature the PS5 Pro Game Boost, which is applicable to over 8,500 backward-compatible PS4 games on the PS5 Pro. This feature aims to stabilize or enhance the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games. There is also an Enhanced Image Quality option for PS4 games to upgrade the resolution of selected titles. Furthermore, the PS5 Pro will debut with the latest WiFi 7 technology in regions that support this standard, along with support for VRR and 8K gaming.

Below are the several games that will receive an update to take advantage of PS5 Pro's latest features:

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

Games that are optimized for the PS5 Pro will be identifiable by a "PS5 Pro Enhanced" label included in their title.

US price with direct-to-PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):

PS5 Pro 2TB SSD - USD 699.99 (around PHP 39.3K)

The PS5 Pro is a disc-less variant while users will have to purchase a separate disc drive for PS5. Pre-orders will begin on September 26 while they will arrive on different markets by November 7, 2024.

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