Sony has officially announced the much-anticipated PS5 Pro, set to arrive on November 7 with a hefty price tag of $700. Pre-orders will start on September 26, and for those wanting a disc drive or a vertical stand, extra payment will be required. The Pro offers significant upgrades from the original PS5, aiming to narrow the gap between fidelity and performance modes with enhancements to the GPU, ray-tracing, and AI-driven upscaling. Sony’s own studios are updating their games for improved visuals and frame rates, while third-party partners are also planning to utilize the extra power. The PS5 Pro comes with features like a game boost tool for backward compatible games, Enhanced Image Quality tool, Wi-Fi 7, variable refresh rate, and support for 8K resolutions. Despite the high price tag, Sony’s offering of a tangible hardware upgrade sets it apart from other competitors. With leaks hinting at the PS5 Pro earlier in the year, this announcement comes as no surprise as Sony continues its dominance in the console market with the success of the PS5 series.
