March 26th 2024.
Have you ever wondered why there's talk of a PS5 Pro? It seems like most video game developers aren't too excited about it, claiming that it's unnecessary. The PlayStation 5 has only been on the market for four years, but it doesn't feel like we're halfway through the generation yet. Between the stock shortages during the first two years and the lack of first-party releases recently, it's hard to believe that we're already talking about an upgraded console.
That's one of the reasons why rumors about the PS5 Pro releasing this year haven't been met with much enthusiasm. Many gamers don't see the need for a mid-generation upgrade, and it seems like most developers agree. Reports from the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco last week revealed that two main topics of discussion were the declining hardware sales of the Xbox and confusion over Sony's plans for the PS5 Pro.
After attending GDC, GamesIndustry.biz editor Christopher Dring shared his thoughts on a podcast, stating that he didn't meet a single person who understood the purpose of the PS5 Pro. He also mentioned that developers didn't feel like they needed it, as they weren't fully utilizing the capabilities of the PS5 in the first place. This echoes the sentiments of many gamers, yet the rumors of a PS5 Pro have been circulating for over a year now. In fact, detailed technical specifications have even leaked, suggesting that the upgrade won't be as significant as the jump from the PS4 to the PS4 Pro.
Dring also brought up the fact that publishers are focused on growth, and the PS5 Pro doesn't seem like it will contribute to that. According to him, a couple of companies said, "This isn't going to grow the market. This isn't going to move the needle." It's clear that this generation of consoles is far from over, and a mid-generation upgrade doesn't seem necessary.
One of the reasons the PS4 Pro was successful was because it came out when 4K TVs were becoming more common, and its ability to run games at a higher resolution was a major selling point. However, as Dring points out, there's no clear advantage to the PS5 Pro other than for hardcore gamers. Even then, the PS4 Pro only accounts for less than 15% of the PlayStation 5 userbase, making the PS5 Pro a niche product at best.
The only real question is whether the PS5 Pro will launch alongside new first-party games, but if that's the case, it's being kept under wraps. It's important to note that the reader's features do not necessarily reflect the views of GameCentral or Metro. If you have your own 500 to 600-word reader feature, you can submit it at any time through our Submit Stuff page.
In other news, it seems like the PS5 Pro will be up to three times faster for ray-tracing and feature new upscaling technology, according to rumors. Additionally, analysts are predicting that the PS5 Pro will launch this Christmas with an upgrade for GTA 6. However, a source claims that the PS5 Pro will actually release in September with new DLSS technology.
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