What A PS5 Pro Can Offer - And What It Can’t

Shaz from GL writes: “Though a PS5 Pro may not be necessary, it could bring some great features, though expectations on its capabilities should still be kept in check.”

[CrimsonWing69]

I’m just going to wait for a PS6. This gen maybe has 2 more years left in the tank. I don’t understand the point of these mid-gen models. I mean, yea running a game with improved framerate and higher res graphics is nice, but you’ll get that with a next-gen console and more 🤷‍♂️.

[purple101]

we are a long way off next gen my friend, road maps have been leaked and such,

ms was about to release the adorably digital trash can, Sony has ps5 pro, their internal developers, some have not. even put out a game on ps5, and you think ps6 is 2 years away.

nope unless they release it with ZERO games, only Microsoft would be that stupid to do such a thing.

[CrimsonWing69]

I’d like it to be later. This gen really felt like it still hasn’t truly started. Biggest let down of a generation I’ve ever experienced. You could still stick with last-gen and play the majority of games released this year.

[Jon61586]

Wow you make it seemed MS raided your home.....

[gold_drake]

time between the ps4 pro and the ps5 were 4 years and 9 days

[seanpitt23]

Sony will not release a ps6 before holiday 2027

So at the earliest it will be a 3 year wait after pro launches!

[JackBNimble]

Even with better specs, there still isn't any games the justify a pro this gen.
At least last gen they used psvr as an excuse for the pro, now it seems more like a diehard Sonyfan money grab.

[S2Killinit]

I would upgrade to a PRO personally, I would like 60frames and ray tracing sooner rather than later. Then I’ll wait for a PS6 whenever that may come as it wont be coming for a while.

[Ironmike]

U won't get 69 and and raytracing on unreal 5 games but it should boost older games it j7st nor powerful enough of an upgrade

[S2Killinit]

I beg to differ.

Besides, it will be the most powerful console by a long margin, sooo I mean, it also wont be able to shoot a satellite into the moon, but so what?

Thats kind of a stupid thing to say.

[Shikoku]

Leaked stuff suggested 2028 that's 4yrs and devs are saying they haven't even begun to tap the capabilities of the PS5 and as digital founder pointed out last week, devs haven't paid attention to optimization much this gen on PC or console. The base console still has a large well of performance to pull from and they have time, info agree this gen has been really terrible for advancements in the gaming space and I feel that's what has lead to little to no growth in the market for consoles.

I'm in a good spot in my life where my kid is finally grown, I'm making the most money I ever have and I can afford the PS5 PRO so I'll get it and gift my base to my son, if money is an issue then yeah wait and just enjoy your base model.

[terstomp]

Yes. I don't there is any point in a mid gen console either, not this time. I bought the PS4 Pro on release but that was mainly made for the PSVR released at the same time. I'm waiting for the PS6 too unless there a game I want comes along. I would say >4 years till the PS6.

[Cacabunga]

I hate seeing GTA on that thumbnail. I would rather see some single player heavy hitters from PlayStation.. this is the only thing that could make me buy a Pro like I did on PS4 for Horizon, God of War, Days Gone and VR ENHANCEMENTS

[Shikoku]

Absolutely my PsVr worked so much better with my PRO and the other titles were just better. I enjoyed my pro and was happy with it. Once I got my PS5 I gave my pro to my son and we gifted his base model to a friend of his who couldn't afford a PS4 along with 10-15 games and extra controllers for his brother. I try to pay it forward when I can.

[Barlos]

PS5 Pro can't offer me a reason to buy it.
Not when the base PS5 still isn't being maxed out. I can't justify throwing more money at yet another system when I don't need it.

A few years back I'd have probably jumped at the chance to have a the best PS5 available but now, given the cost of living issues, I have to reprioritise and spend my money where I'll get the most value, and right now, given I already have a PS5 that isn't being used to its maximum potential, the PS5 Pro isn't that.

[S2Killinit]

I know money is tight. Although just because the PS5 isn't maxed out doesn't mean the games wont play better on the PS5 PRO.

[Barlos]

They may, but I'm not expecting the Pro to be cheap, and therefore I can't imagine it'll present much value for that performance bump. I'm not saying I'll never get one, but I just have to be more selective about what I spend my money on. At this point the Pro would not be top of my list, especially when the games I play perform with no issue on base PS5.

[S2Killinit]

Same here. But I generally have new consoles that I will get on the top of my list. So I try to get them as soon as they come out so I have more time with them. But I totally understand.

[melons]

If I can't get at *least* 1440p at 60fps with the vast, vast majority of games with this still then I truly do not see the point

[S2Killinit]

They did announce the requirements for devs to place the “PRO Enhanced” label on a game, and what you want is in it I believe. Although there is more to it.

[hiawa23]

For me, It should offer above what my base digital PS5 console can offer. That is all I am expecting.

[S2Killinit]

That is a given. It will be a powerful console.

[Shikoku]

It will legit but the most powerful console once it's released PS5 and Xbone are about 10-11 Tflops the PS5 PRO will be 33.5 Tflops at 32fp and 64 @ 16fp while Tflops isn't a great measure it's what we have.

[Elda]

I'll be the judge once I have it in my home day one.

[jznrpg]

We always get downplaying of Sony consoles before release. The beast was going to take over 3rd party gaming supposedly and now reality has set in and Xbox Series is selling worse than Xbox One.

[Shikoku]

I honestly think that is down to two things. The stupid proprietary hard drive and just lack of compelling games, then mix that with game pass and releasing everything day one on PC then the two different hardware models and it's no wonder they aren't selling hardware. I see Microsoft announcing after the gen they are leaving the hardware market. Leaving us with Sony, Nintendo and PC.

[Einhander1972]

It's no accident my friend, it's not that people aren't saying positive things about it, it's just that your not going to see them on this site.

[Einhander1972]

We can't have articles from the actual leaker Tom Henderson with 100% accuracy on leaks of the Portal the Slim and it's detachable drive the earbuds and the new headset telling us anything about the console or anyone else saying anything positive but we can have articles from every no name under the sun talking about what Tom Henderson said as long as they are telling you why your shouldn't buy it...

[Demetrius]

What to expect? Most Devs still gone hold back, base ps5 is still being held back with cross gen titles, I don't like to sound as if I'm bashing but it's ridiculous we haven't had a leap in graphics and even more fluid gameplay yet im starting to realize shitty management and higher ups are influencing gaming way too much nowadays with corny bs

[saint_seya]

I really dont use much my PS5 lately, hope the PS5 pro brings some new games into this gen, for now ill stay with my PC. PS5 and Series X only to make some MP games on Fornite with my friends-nephew lately