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PS5 Pro: The Mega-Souped-Up Console That’ll Melt Your Brain (And Wallet)
by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo 10 Oct 2024
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Alright, buckle up, gamer fam, because Sony's back with the PS5 Pro—a console so powerful, it could probably run the universe, or at least your games at ridiculous graphics levels. It’s not just a PS5 on steroids. Nah, it’s a whole new breed of beast. Here’s why your bank account should start saying its prayers.

What Makes This Beast Special?

Picture this: 67% more GPU muscle, 45% faster rendering, and more Compute Units than your average math professor can count. With this upgrade, it’s like your PS5 hit the gym—hard. The PS5 Pro flexes with ultra-fast memory and advanced ray tracing that’ll make the light in your games look so realistic, you might start wondering if your screen is a portal to another dimension.

But Wait, There’s More! (Like You Needed It)

Not only do we have the souped-up GPU, but now there's AI-driven upscaling called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution—fancy talk for: "Your graphics just got sharp enough to slice bread." Add in Wi-Fi 7, VRR, and 8K gaming (yeah, EIGHT), and it’s basically saying, "I dare you to try and break me."

The Catch? It’s Your Wallet

At a cool $699.99, the PS5 Pro will definitely have you reconsidering if you *really* need that Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, because, guess what? It’s sold separately. The PS5 Pro is like that high-end sports car where the wheels are an extra add-on. But hey, at least they’re throwing in 2TB of storage, so your games can live rent-free in there forever.

What About Games?

If you think your PS4 games are gonna look out of place, think again. This bad boy comes with PS5 Pro Game Boost for over 8,500 backward-compatible games. Your old faves like *Demon’s Souls* and *The Last of Us Part II* just got a facelift, free of charge.

Should You Get It?

If you’re the kind of person who can’t handle a frame rate drop without losing sleep, then yes, start saving. If not, your trusty ol' PS5 is still a solid ride. But hey, if you want the bragging rights of 8K gaming and those gorgeous, shiny reflections, the PS5 Pro is calling your name—loudly.

Final Thoughts

PS5 Pro is like the luxury yacht of consoles. Sure, a PS5 will get you where you need to go, but with the Pro, you’ll be arriving in style, and probably laughing in the face of load times. Now, who’s ready to preorder?

  • How much will it cost? $699.99 | £699.99 | AU$1,200 | €799.99 | ¥119.980
  • When can I pre-order? From September 26 - From PlayStation Direct
  • When will it be released? November 7, 2024
  • What's better than the normal PS5? A 45% boost to GPU, a 2TB SSD, AI-powered upscaling tech called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, and enhanced ray-tracing.
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