September 11th 2024.
Sony recently unveiled their newest console, the PS5 Pro, and it's safe to say that it hasn't been well received by fans. Many are criticizing the high price and lack of a disc drive. Even though we've known about the PS5 Pro for some time now due to leaks, Tuesday's presentation was the first official reveal.
While the upgraded GPU and new upscaling technology were expected, the price point was definitely a surprise. The PS5 Pro is set to launch on November 7, 2024 for a whopping £699.99 in the UK. This is £220 more than the base model, the PlayStation 5 Slim, which includes a disc drive and costs £479.99.
The price and lack of disc drive have caused a significant backlash, with the reveal trailer on YouTube receiving a high dislike-to-like ratio. As of writing, less than 24 hours after its debut, the trailer has over 157,000 dislikes compared to 51,000 likes. This is a stark contrast to the original PS5 trailer, which has 1.6 million likes and only 69,000 dislikes.
In fact, the PS5 Pro has received a worse reception on YouTube than any other Sony console. Even the PlayStation Portal remote player trailer, which has 16,000 likes and 40,000 dislikes, has a better ratio. The comments on the PS5 Pro trailer reflect the dissatisfaction with the price and lack of included items, such as a disc drive and vertical stand.
Speaking of the price, the PS5 Pro will cost £699.99 and does not come with a disc drive or vertical stand. These items are available for an additional £99.99 and £24.99, respectively, through the PlayStation Direct store. The original PS5 console came with a vertical stand at launch, but the slim model made it a separate purchase. The slim model also comes in two versions, with the digital edition (without a disc drive) costing £389.99.
According to CNET, there will be around 40-50 games that will receive PS5 Pro upgrade patches at launch, with more to come later on. So far, Sony has only confirmed 13 games that will be enhanced, including Alan Wake 2, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
It's uncertain how the high price will affect sales, but it's worth noting that the PS4 Pro only accounted for 14% of PS4 console sales by 2020, four years after its launch. So it's likely that the PS5 Pro will have a similar impact.
Fans may get more information about the PS5 Pro at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show on September 26-29, where Sony will have a presence. In the meantime, you can sign up for the newsletter and follow the company on Twitter for updates.
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In other news, Astro Bot has received rave reviews for its stellar gameplay on the PlayStation. And there are rumors that the reveal of the PS5 Pro will also include a new DualSense controller. Unfortunately, Sony has shut down the Concord game on both PS5 and PC, making it one of the biggest flops in PlayStation history.
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