March 23rd 2024.
Have you heard about the rumored release of the PS5 Pro? Some people are struggling to understand why Sony would create a new version of the PS5 when the original one just came out. Many have come to the conclusion that it serves no real purpose.
As of now, Sony has not officially announced the PS5 Pro, but it seems pretty certain that it's in the works. The specs have already been leaked, and while there's always a chance they could change or the release could be delayed, all signs point to a Christmas release. But the big question on everyone's mind is: why?
The obvious answer might be to make more money, but we've always been told that hardware is not where the profit lies. In fact, some consoles are even sold at a loss. While this might not be the case for the PS5 Pro since it's built on the same foundation as the PS5, even Nintendo doesn't rely on console sales for the majority of their revenue. So that can't be the reason.
Sure, the PS5 Pro will be more powerful, but according to experts, it's not a significant leap from the standard PS5. In fact, it may not even be as big of a jump as the one from PS4 to PS4 Pro. And unlike the PS4 Pro, which aimed for 4K resolution, there doesn't seem to be a specific technical goal for the PS5 Pro. There's talk of 60fps and 8K, but it's not a guarantee for all games, just certain conditions.
Some say that the PS5 Pro will have better ray-tracing capabilities, but is that really enough to justify a whole new console? Especially when there aren't any games that specifically require it. It's not like popular titles such as God of War or Horizon Forbidden West have any technical issues that need more processing power to fix. And even third-party games seem to have resolved their frame rate issues on consoles.
It's been said that the PS5 Pro is meant for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, which may struggle to run on current consoles at high resolution and frame rate. That seems plausible, and perhaps Sony will make a deal with Rockstar for a hardware bundle and a marketing partnership. But is that the only reason for the PS5 Pro's existence?
Is Sony really expecting people to buy a whole new console just to slightly improve the performance of one game? It's the only explanation that makes sense, aside from the idea that Sony has simply lost their direction. It's hard to understand their strategy when they just announced that they won't be releasing any new games this year. And it wouldn't look good if they announced a new game and then turned around and said it wouldn't work properly unless you bought the PS5 Pro. Plus, even if the PS5 Pro sells well, it will still only make up a small portion of the PlayStation 5 user base, just like the PS4 Pro.
It's been suggested that the gaming industry is in disarray, with no one really knowing what they're doing anymore. Sony in particular seems to have lost their way, with no games to offer but multiple consoles in a short period of time, along with the PlayStation VR2 and PlayStation Portal. It's hard to make sense of it all.
The most powerful console in the world is set to be released this year, but it doesn't seem like anyone really cares. In fact, most people would prefer to avoid the high cost of a new console. It's as if the gaming industry is falling apart, and Sony is no exception.
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