PlayStation 5 Pro Launches This November for €800

Sep 10, 2024 4:20 PM

Sony has officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, set to launch on November 7, 2024, priced at €800. Unlike its predecessor, this version will only be available digitally but can connect to an external disc drive costing an additional €120. The console includes a 2TB internal SSD, a DualSense controller, and a copy of Astro's Playroom. The upgraded GPU features 67% more compute units and 28% faster memory, promising significant improvements in rendering speeds and ray tracing capabilities, making it suitable for both new games and boosting performance in over 8500 PS4 titles. Gamers can start pre-orders on September 26.

Will the PS5 Pro support my existing PS4 games? nYes, the PS5 Pro will support Game Boost for over 8500 PS4 games, enhancing their performance significantly on the new hardware.n

The PlayStation 5 Pro represents an evolution in console gaming, succeeding the immensely popular PlayStation 5 that launched in November 2020. The original PS5 already set new standards in gaming experiences with its fast loading times and powerful graphics capabilities. With the arrival of the Pro version, Sony aims to further improve these experiences and entice gamers looking for advanced graphical performance and faster game processing, especially with upcoming exclusive titles like Demon's Souls and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart receiving dedicated updates to leverage the new hardware.

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