September 10th 2024.
Have you heard the news? Sony has finally unveiled their latest console, the highly anticipated PS5 Pro! But there's a catch - the price is sky-high, much more than anyone could have predicted. It's safe to say we're all a little worried about Sony's recent decisions. They've been rather quiet for the past couple of years, leaving fans wondering what their plan is. Sure, the release of Astro Bot boosted morale, but the excitement was short-lived as the PS5 Pro was officially revealed.
So, let's get to the important details. How much will this upgraded console cost in the UK? In a brief nine-minute presentation, Sony announced that the PS5 Pro will have a price tag of £699.99. Yes, you read that right - £700! And on top of that, it doesn't even come with a disc drive - you have to purchase that separately. In the US, the console will cost $700, which converts to roughly £535. Of course, there's the usual excuse of taxes being applied, but even so, the price difference is staggering.
Contrary to rumors, there will not be two models or a split release date. Instead, the single model will be available on November 7th. But here's the kicker - if you don't already have a disc drive, you'll have to shell out an extra £99.99 for one. And if you want a vertical stand, that'll cost you an additional £24.99. It's safe to say that this is not a budget-friendly console.
As expected, there were no new games announced alongside the PS5 Pro. All Sony's systems architect, Mark Cerny, could do was show off existing games running on the original PS5 and the PS5 Pro side by side. While there may be significant differences under the hood, to the naked eye and the average casual gamer, the graphics looked virtually identical. It's no wonder that the common response has been one of disappointment.
For £700, you could buy a lot of games. But unfortunately, that won't get you very far. In fact, it won't even get you a significant number of games. And with no clear selling point for the PS5 Pro, it's hard to justify the high price tag.
During the presentation, Cerny almost hinted that the PS5 Pro would eliminate the need for players to choose between fidelity and performance modes for games. But he didn't quite go all the way, leaving the possibility open for developers to utilize this feature. It's a shame that this isn't a more definitive selling point for the console.
Instead, the focus was on the three pillars of an upgraded GPU, advanced ray-tracing, and AI-driven upscaling. If you want to dive deeper into the technical details, you can check out the PlayStation Blog. And for those wondering about backwards compatibility, there will be a Pro Game Boost feature that will enhance over 8,500 PlayStation 4 games.
But let's be real - the PS4 Pro only accounted for 10% of overall PlayStation 4 sales. So it seems that Sony has taken a risk with this ultra-expensive deluxe edition that will likely only appeal to the most hardcore fans. There have been rumors that the PS5 Pro will be the best way to play the highly anticipated GTA 6, but the game wasn't even mentioned during the reveal. It's all a bit unclear and leaves us with more questions than answers.
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