The long-rumoredPlayStation 5 Prohas finally been revealed in a technical presentation by lead designer Mark Cerny. It’s typical for Sony, about halfway through a console’s life cycle, to release a more powerful or compact version of its current console - think the PS2 Slim, the PS3 Super Slim, or more recently, the PS4 Pro. These updated consoles may offer better visuals, improved performance, exclusive games, or a combination of the three, potentially boosting console sales during a midlife decline.
The PS5 Pro is the latest console in that tradition. With improved specifications over the original PS5 models, and a handful of games soon to receive PS5 Pro Enhanced versions, longtime PlayStation users can expect exactly the kind of upgrades they’re used to from Sony’s mid-generational console revamps. Here’s everything to expect from the PS5 Pro when it comes out later this year.
PS5 Pro: Release Date & Price
When Does The PS5 Pro Come Out, And How Much Will It Cost?
The PS5 Pro will be released on July 06, 2025, and will be available from both the usual brick-and-mortar retailers and online shopping outlets. Players can purchase it on that day directly from Sony, or from the third-party retailer of their choice.
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ThePS5 Pro will cost $700 USDat launch, compared to the base model’s $500. Unlike the original PS5, it’ll only launch in a single version - a digital-only edition that does not have a disk drive. Players can, however, purchase an external disk drive for an additional $79.99.
PS5 Pro: Specs & New Features
How The PS5 Pro Is Different From The Base Model
The PS5 Pro has most of the same internal components as the base model PS5, with a few upgrades to certain features. The table below contains all the specs for the PS5 Pro as announced, alongside those of the launch model PS5 for comparison.
GPU
AMD Radeon RDNA 2
(TBA, 67% more Compute Units and 28% faster memory than base model)
825 GB solid-state drive
2 TB solid-state drive
15.4 in × 4.1 in (Disk Edition)
14.09 in × 4.09 in
The PS5 Pro’s GPU has yet to be announced, but considering the console promises faster rendering and more powerful ray tracing, the GPU is one of the few core components that will see a major upgrade in the Pro edition. Besides that, players can expect more storage on the PS5 Pro, since they’ll need to download more games without a disk drive. Other than that, though, the PS5 Pro’s CPU and RAM use the exact same components as the base model.
The PS5 Pro supports higher resolutions than the base model, able to output games at up to 8K ultra HD. That’s a large increase over the current PS5’s maximum resolution of 4K, and will ensure that games supporting 8K resolution will look their absolute best.
8K resolution is only available on TVs and monitors that support it.
The PS5 Pro also has a handful of new features, first and foremost of which isthe introduction of upscaling. This technology uses AI to add detail to in-game visuals, providing increased clarity even in games that don’t support the PS5 Pro’s native 8K.
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The PS5 Pro also supports Wi-Fi 7, the current iteration of Wi-Fi technology, and an upgrade over the base model’s Wi-Fi 6. This represents a massive jump in maximum speed, from 9.6 Gbps to 46. That means faster downloads, as well as more reliable connections to online games.
Finally,players can expect better performance of backwards compatible games on the PS5 Pro, thanks to its new Game Boost feature. This is aimed at improving the frame rates, loading times, and stability of PS4 games on the PS5 Pro. Exactly how it works remains to be seen.
PS5 Pro: How Preorders Work
Preorder Release Dates & Methods
Although the console doesn’t come out until November,preorders for the PS5 Pro will begin on September 26. These are likely to be available through all major game retailers, as well as directly from Sony. Expect more online queues and immediate sell-outs, just like when the base model of the PS5 launched.
All PS5 Pro Enhanced Games Announced So Far
Spider-Man, Assassin’s Creed, & More
Thus far,13 games have been confirmed to have PS5 Pro Enhanced versions. This generally means that they’ll have improved graphics or performance on the platform, and players may have access to exclusive visual settings. The confirmed games are:
More PS5 Pro Enhanced games are likely to be announced closer to or at the time of the console’s launch, with further games to be released with enhanced settings. Note thatnone of these games are PS5 Pro exclusives, and no such exclusives have yet been announced; these games are fully playable on launch model PS5 consoles, and some of them even on PS4. They just have better visuals on PS5 Pro.
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For now, that’s all there is to say about the PS5 Pro. More information is likely to begin closer to launch, as well as when players begin receiving the first models this November. Although it’s a mostly minor upgrade, a few changes will make a massive difference for certain players; for example, the new graphical updates will make a massive difference to those with 8K displays, and the Wi-Fi 7 support will be great for online gamers. The rest will have to wait until the firstPlayStation 5consoles hit shelves this holiday season.
PlayStation 5
The fifth flagship video game console from Sony Computer Entertainment, the PlayStation 5, is a part of the ninth generation of consoles. The console features full backwards compatibility with PlayStation 4 games and features a digital storefront that gives access to older generations. The console can output images at 4K resolution, with alternative options including 1440p at 120 frames per second for gameplay. This console is also known for implementing 3D audio, which allows headphones to be connected to the console for simulated spatially accurate audio.
