Sony is gearing up to launch the PlayStation 5 Pro, set to hit the shelves in just four days on November 7, with a price tag of $699 USD. At this price, Sony promises a substantial upgrade in resolution and framerate, utilizing AI upscaling technology via PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). This version features a more robust CPU and GPU compared to the original PlayStation 5, which debuted back in November 2020. Interestingly, without a comparable upgrade from Microsoft’s Xbox, Sony seems to have taken the lead in the high-performance console market. Just last night, a detailed teardown video of Sony’s most powerful console yet was posted on YouTube, promising to unveil what awaits inside.
The YouTube video appears to originate from a Portuguese console repair shop, and it gives us a peek inside the PlayStation 5 Pro, which looks strikingly similar to the PlayStation 5 Slim in terms of internal design. Some sources have mentioned that, aside from a few modifications in the interlocking mechanisms, the PlayStation 5 Slim faceplates would fit the Pro model. These subtle differences appear deliberately designed to prevent that from happening, signaling that the teardown video might indeed be genuine.
While the teardown highlighted some shared traits with the PS5 Pro, it didn’t reveal much in terms of new features unless you’re particularly interested in the internal components. Of course, mere visuals of circuit boards can’t really convey performance metrics. For that kind of insight, this week’s buzz revolves around a highly talked-about Twitter post.
A Twitter user, @videotechuk_, known for leaking information about Rockstar Games, released some revealing details about the PS5 Pro’s specs. This post, which gained a lot of traction, mostly confirmed features that had been speculated on. One key point: the PlayStation 5 Pro maintains the Zen 2 architecture from the original PS5. This decision likely ensures compatibility with existing games, although some early reports suggested the Pro might have higher clock speeds.
What truly stood out from this leak was the claim that the PS5 Pro boasts a 16.7 teraflop GPU and a full 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM, separate from the CPU. Rumors also suggest an additional 2GB of DDR5 RAM is designated for system memory, a notable shift from the unified memory setup seen in previous PS5 versions.
As we approach four years since the November 2020 launch of the PlayStation 5, excitement for the PlayStation 5 Pro is palpable. Despite being Sony’s second mid-generation “Pro” iteration, eager gamers seem ready to embrace this new version. If you’re not switching to Xbox or delving into the world of PC gaming, the PlayStation 5 Pro offers a compelling upgrade option. Initial benchmarks hint at significant enhancements in PSSR image quality and support for real-time ray tracing graphics, promising an impressive gaming experience.
