October 31st 2024.
As many fans had predicted, Sony has officially confirmed that the faceplates for the PS5 Pro cannot be attached to the console. This news came after a fan reported that even the faceplates from the PS5 Slim do not fit the PS5 Pro.
The pre-orders for the PS5 Pro, which is set to be released on November 7, have been available since the announcement in September. However, the excitement was dampened by the steep price of £699.99. And now, there is more bad news for those hoping to upgrade to the mid-generation console.
In a statement, Sony stated that the faceplates for the original PS5 are not compatible with the PS5 Pro. They also mentioned that the PS5 Pro faceplates will be available in the future, but this means an additional expense for fans.
When asked by IGN, the publisher confirmed that players will be able to swap out different console covers for the PS5 Pro once they become available. This gives hope to those who were looking forward to customizing their consoles.
Meanwhile, a fan on Reddit shared their experience of trying to attach PS5 Slim faceplates to the PS5 Pro. They found that the bottom plates fit, but the top plates do not. This is because the teeth that connect to the system are placed slightly differently, making it impossible to attach the top part.
The user shared their experience to warn others not to bother ordering plates for the Slim in hopes of using them on the Pro. This means that fans who have faceplates for the original PS5 may end up spending even more money to get faceplates for the PS5 Pro.
It's not a surprise that the faceplates for the Slim do not fit the Pro, considering the significant size difference between the two consoles. But for fans who want to have different faceplates for each version, this could mean buying three sets of faceplates in total.
If you already have faceplates for the PS5, you would have spent £44.99 on them. And the cheapest cover for the Slim costs £49.99. However, it's important to remember that faceplates are purely for cosmetic purposes and do not affect the performance of the console.
The PS5 Pro is significantly larger than the Slim
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In other news, it has been confirmed that every game for the PS5 Pro will be enhanced, from the highly anticipated Spider-Man 2 to the action-packed Stellar Blade. And for those who already have a PS5, one fan has spent a whopping £1,500 on 24 years' worth of PS Plus subscriptions.
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