The most powerful console of this generation

As mid-gen console refreshes become more common, PlayStation 5 Pro It deviates from the norm in some important ways. An Xbox One Real horsepower However, with the PS5 Pro, Sony has done just as well on the software side. with the hardware side and therefore The leap became bigger.

PlayStation 5 Pro design and specs

For the most part, Sony has kept the PlayStation 5's aesthetics the same as the Pro model. It's a bit thinner, as the console doesn't ship with a disc drive. And there's a black fin-like groove on the side of the white console cover that adds a little extra coolness and style.

The PS5 Pro will sit on its side using the included clear plastic stand. Or you can purchase a separate vertical stand. Unfortunately, the vertical stand is not included in the retail package. This is because many people may be familiar with this orientation for the base PS5 model, even though it doesn't have a stand. But you can adjust the PlayStation 5 Pro vertically, and unless you're prone to bumping into it or have fussy animals, that's fine.

Sony has replaced the USB-A port on the front of the PS5 Pro with a USB-C port, so there are now two outward-facing USB-C ports. It's above the power button. On the back are two USB-A ports for those who might still need PS5 accessories like the Pulse Elite headset. The PS5 Pro comes with an HDMI 2.1 cable and a USB-C to USB-C cable, as well as a power cable, so you You should be able to play the game right out of the box.

What's in the PS5 Pro retail box:

• PlayStation 5 Pro console
• 1 x DualSense controller
• USB-C to USB-A cable
• HDMI2.1 cable
• wire
• Two clear plastic horizontal stands

Under the hood, the PlayStation 5 Pro packs more powerful hardware and increased storage. The GPU now has up to 16.7 teraflops of processing power, an extra 2GB of RAM (albeit DDR5, not DDR6), and most importantly, The hard drive is 2TB with game file sizes getting bigger. Especially in games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Unable to specify additional storage space.

PSSR is PS5 Pro's secret weapon.

Overall, the specs might not be as significant of a leap as fans might hope, but as mentioned, the console's biggest difference maker is the software upscaling PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) gets. Touted as Sony's next generation scale-up, PlayStation 5 Pro has established itself as the best-performing console experience on the market.

While the decision is up to the developer, some PS5 Pro Enhanced games give gamers two options. Just like the current generation of consoles. It has the ability to support performance for higher frame rates at the expense of resolution. or to prioritize fidelity for a lower frame rate experience. However, with PSSR, the baseline for fidelity or performance mode is much higher. For example, performance mode may work with 1440p images and deliver high frame rates. than a typical 60fps, or high-fidelity mode may deliver true 4K resolution and drop to just 50 fps or 30 at worst.

In the end Personal preference will determine which mode PS5 Pro owners use, but the downsides to each mode are much smaller with this model. Performance mode no longer looks muddy, blurry, or faded. And Precision mode still feels smooth in comparison. and for some games There's only PS5 Pro Enhanced Mode that gives you a little more from Column A and a little more from Column B. Higher frame rates and higher resolutions. It has been upscaled with PSSR.

It's also worth noting that Sony has included a toggle that attempts to improve any PS5 game, whether or not it's enhanced. But I didn't notice any improvement when I turned it on. If you look at the two presentations side by side You will look a little sharper. But it was never at the level of the improved games.

The list of PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced games is only going to grow. But now the game has taken over many of the top games from the past few years. Final Fantasy 7 Reborn Looks sharper and runs better. Resident Evil 4 Remake More beautiful and has a higher frame rate. Stellar Sword It can eclipse 60 fps in each mode, and the wizards at Insomniac Games have created it. Marvel's Spiderman 2 It gets even better by allowing you to turn on certain ray tracing features and still target higher frame rates than on the base PS5. Yes, the PC versions of these games will eventually attempt to offer a 4K 120fps max setting experience, especially with Nvidia 50 series GPUs, but these are still beautiful presentations with solid performance.

The big question with the PlayStation 5 Pro is whether it's worth its more than $700 price tag. And currently, if there is no major PS that specifically “sells” consoles. The answer was vague. If you are not following the latest news and want to experience games like this. Final Fantasy 7 Reborn– Stellar Sword– Ragnarok God of Warand Marvel's Spiderman 2 In the best way possible, the PS5 Pro is worth the investment. In the same way If you want to have the best console on the market regardless of price This is this

However, if you own a high-end gaming PC and have played most of those games, It will become less attractive. As someone who tries to keep up with the latest games. I took some time to download the game. Check out their PS5 Pro graphics options and uninstall them more times than I play any game. I'm not one to experience games again. Because just following the current game is overwhelming enough. That being said, I'm happy to have the PlayStation 5 Pro in preparation for future console-only games or less-than-ideal PC ports (read: Unreal Engine stuttering). I'm certainly in a unique position. And everyone will be different.

PlayStation 5 Pro Review: Final Thoughts

Mid-range consoles are difficult to review for a number of reasons. Usually the price is higher. The current model isn't going anywhere. Therefore, you will not be locked out of the platform's exclusive rights. And the next generation always appears. This makes investing risky. If you already own a PS5 and aren't feeling the appeal of the Pro console, that's unlikely to change before PlayStation 6.

That being said, PSSR is a new technology for Sony and if it were something else like DLSS, the performance would only get better. Even now, PSSR is very impressive and what it can do for today's (supported) generation of games will give PlayStation the edge in providing the best console experience possible.