November 18th 2024.
If only we could dismiss graphical problems as just part of the hallucinations in Silent Hill. Unfortunately, it seems that even in the real world, these issues are causing trouble for players. Games like Silent Hill 2 and Star Wars Outlaws are reportedly running worse on the new PS5 Pro than on the original consoles, much to the frustration of gamers.
Despite the hefty price tag of £700, the PlayStation 5 Pro was always intended for a specific audience - those who are willing to invest in the most powerful hardware for their gaming experience. Surprisingly, Sony claims that this high price has not affected the sales of the console, surpassing even the launch of the PS4 Pro. However, some retailers have already started offering price cuts less than two weeks after its release, which is quite unusual.
Despite some positive feedback from PS5 Pro owners, there have been complaints about certain games not performing well on the console. Many players have taken to social media and forums to report visual issues, such as shimmering and aliasing, which can make the games look worse than they did on the base PlayStation 5. While these issues may go unnoticed by some, others who pay close attention to graphical quality may find them distracting and even a deal breaker.
It's worth noting that these issues are not universal and seem to only occur in select games. For example, the Silent Hill 2 remake seems to be the most problematic, as seen in a Reddit thread where multiple users have voiced their concerns to Konami. One user even shared a short clip of the game in performance mode, clearly showcasing the shimmering effect, particularly when the camera focuses on a puddle of water.
But what exactly is aliasing? For those unfamiliar with the term, it refers to the jagged lines that can appear around characters or objects in a game. This happens because TVs and computer monitors display images in pixels, which cannot produce truly smooth or curved lines. As a result, aliasing becomes more noticeable at lower resolutions. However, with higher resolutions or anti-aliasing options, these jagged lines can be smoothed out, resulting in crisper and more detailed graphics.
According to some players, the graphical issues on the PS5 Pro may be caused by its PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology, which uses AI upscaling to enhance the resolution and improve graphical fidelity. It's possible that these issues can be fixed with future patches, but for now, players will have to deal with them or switch to quality mode, which limits the game to 30 frames per second. It's disappointing that even with the improved hardware, PlayStation 5 owners are still forced to choose between better graphics and smoother frame rates.
Given the price of the PS5 Pro, it's understandable that some owners are frustrated by these graphical issues. If you're experiencing similar problems, feel free to email us, leave a comment, follow us on Twitter, or sign up for our newsletter. To make it easier for you to submit letters and features, we have a Submit Stuff page on our website.
In other news, it seems that PS5 Pro scalpers are not making as much profit as they hoped, although they are still finding ways to scam fans. On a more positive note, one of our readers shared 10 good reasons why they are excited for the PS5 Pro. And for those already thinking about the next generation of consoles, we have some speculations about the PlayStation 6, Switch 2, and Xbox.
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