PS5 Pro — everything you need to know

The PS5 Pro has finally been confirmed. After months of persistent rumors, Sony has lifted the lid on its suped-up PS5 console. This mid-generation refresh (don’t call it the PS6) will launch this November and looks set to be a monster machine. 

The PS5 Pro is designed as a halfway step between the current generation, and what comes next. In the same vein as the PS4 Pro, it won’t be a full generational leap but will offer key improvements to the PS5 play experience that will mostly appeal to dedicated players. 

Building upon the foundations of the current PS5 (and PS5 Slim) console, it sports upgraded internal components, targeting three core areas, and has been given a very slight visual redesign. Just remember, it’s an iteration of the existing PS5 hardware, not a full-fledged successor. Here’s everything we know about the PS5 Pro right now including its release date…

PS5 Pro new features and design

Sony notes that “the [PS5 Pro] user interface and network services will also remain the same as PS5” but that’s not to say the PS5 Pro doesn’t add a few extra features. 

The most noteworthy is PS5 Pro Game Boost, which applies to more than 8,500 backward-compatible PS4 games playable on PS5 Pro and will boost the performance levels and image quality. There is already a Game Boost feature on the regular PS5 so this really more of an enhancement than a wholly new addition. 

The PS5 Pro also comes packing a sizeable 2TB SSD. This is a significant upgrade on the 825GB hard drive that came with the PS5, and double the 1TB that comes with the PS5 Slim. While the prices of the best PS5 internal SSDs have been dropping in recent months, a 2TB storage capacity out of the box is a handy upgrade and will ensure owners can install more than enough PS5 games at once. 

PS5 Pro outlook 

After so many rumors, it feels a little surreal to finally say the PS5 Pro is a real thing we can talk about. Overall, we’ve got mixed feelings. Its targeted upgrades could be relatively substantial — we love the idea of not having to pick between a “Performance” and “Fidelity” mode anymore — and it should act as a good holdover until the next proper generation of gaming arrives a few years down the road. 

However, the $699 cost is a major stumbling block, and with such a hefty MSRP at launch excluding valuable extras like a vertical stand and a disc drive is pretty disappointing. There’s also no denying that the PS5 generation has never quite fully begun, with developers still clinging to the PS4 even now. So, the necessity of the PS5 Pro is a little questionable when the PS5 has never had the spotlight all to itself. 

Much like the PS4 Pro, the PS5 Pro is a fairly niche gaming product, designed for the most passionate PlayStation players. That audience will probably be quite happy with the PS5 Pro when it arrives. Let’s just hope they’ve already started saving up…

2TB of storage

Keep your favorite games ready and waiting for you to jump in and play with 2TB of SSD storage built-in.

Next-level online wireless connectivity

PS5 Pro supports enhanced wireless internet capabilities with more usable bandwidth to increase transfer speeds with IEEE 802.11be and your compatible router, which means you can experience reduced latency and boosted stability when playing online.

PS5 Pro Game Boost and backwards compatibility

The PS5 Pro console can play over 8,500 PS4® games. With the PS5 Pro version of the Game Boost feature, you can enjoy faster and smoother frame rates in some of the PS4 and PS5 console’s greatest games.

PS5 Pro price 

The PS5 Pro price will be $699.99 USD, £699.99 GBP, and €799.99 EUR. The console will include a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller, a Wi-Fi 7 receiver, and a copy of Astro’s Playroom pre-installed. The system will come without a disk drive as standard, and a new metal footstand also isn't included in the box. Luckily, Sony has confirmed that you'll be able to purchase these separately and that Blu-rays are still readable so long as you install a drive. 

Right away, you'll notice that the PS5 Pro's price is starkly different from that of a regular PS5; the PS5 originally launched at a price of $499.99 / £449.99, while the PS5 Digital Edition retailed at $399.99 / £359.99. Most of the discussion surrounding the PS5 Pro since its reveal has been about this price leap, which is understandable when game consoles are supposed to be the more affordable option when it comes to gaming hardware.

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