
Written By Deepti Ratnam
Published By: Deepti Ratnam | Published: Sep 11, 2024, 11:27 AM (IST)
PS5 PRO: Sony has once again raised the bar in the gaming industry by launching the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro. Unveiled on September 10, 2024, the PS5 Pro promises to deliver a more immersive and powerful gaming experience, building on the success of its predecessor, the PlayStation 5. Also Read: PlayStation Reveals Son of Thanjai, A New Game Set in India’s 11th Century
At the heart of the PS5 Pro’s appeal is its impressive performance upgrade. Equipped with a next-generation custom x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen2 8 Cores, the console offers significantly enhanced processing power. This results in improved graphics fidelity and smoother frame rates, supporting native 4K resolution with up to 120 frames per second, and even 8K output for supported content. Also Read: Sony Announces $50 Price Hike For PlayStation 5 Consoles In U.S.: Here’s How Much They Will Cost Now
In addition, the console supports a range of new titles optimized specifically for the PS5 Pro, showcasing the potential of its advanced hardware. Also Read: Sony PS5 Pro India launch cancelled officially; Here's what we know so far
PS5 Pro will launch on November 7, 2024 and will be available directly from PlayStation at direct.playstation.com. Preorders will begin on September 26, 2024.
The PS5 Pro is $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, €799.99 EUR, and ¥119,980 JPY, including tax. Additionally, it will also include a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller and a copy of Astro’s Playroom pre-installed.
As per company’s blog, the newly unveiled PS5 Pro will support and is also compatible with PS5 accessories, including PlayStation VR2, PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge, Access controller, Pulse Elite and Pulse Explore. In terms of design, the PS5 Pro maintains the sleek, futuristic look of the original PS5 but with a more refined and compact form factor.