Released on Friday, November 7, the PS5 Pro promises players graphic and technological prowess, but at what price? A look back at the opinions of the specialized press who were able to get their hands on it.
Arriving on the market a few hours ago, Sony’s new console has been the subject of debate since its announcement last September. There were many questions regarding its usefulness and relevance. The question of price also caused a lot of stir within the Video Game community.
Sony’s latest model promises a more immersive gaming experience than ever with enhanced features. The Japanese multinational presents a high-end console with 45% more powerful graphics performance. Players will enjoy their hours of play more than ever thanks to improved Ray Tracing, better AI-boosted fluidity, 4K/60FPS image quality…
Ultimately, the PS5 Pro is nothing more and nothing less than an improved version of the PS5. But does she want the candle? A brief tour of the first tests from the specialist press.
A revolutionary console
With its new PS5 Pro, Sony intends to make an impression. The specialist reviews, who were able to test it, unanimously express their enthusiasm regarding its power and its performances, unmatched until today.
PressLemon does not fail to evoke his happiness by writing that the release of the PS5 Pro “marks a decisive turning point” in the video game industry. With unparalleled power, memory 28% faster than the PS5 and 67% additional processing units, Sony promises a much more efficient console.
Image: main asset of the PS5 Pro
Finally, let’s mention the image quality, the main characteristic of the console. Capable of running a game in 4K/60FPS, Numerama emphasizes the gaming experience, much more immersive and impressive. PresseCitron underlines the importance of ray tracing, which greatly improves water reflections, transparency effects and even metallic surfaces.
For even more realism in its games, the PS5 Pro now counts on artificial intelligence: PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). Thanks to this new technology, upscaling will be significantly improved. The console will be able to offer sharp images in 4K, while maintaining ideal performance.
The graphic revolution is more than notable for certain games, such as Dragon’s Dogma 2, No Man’s Sky or even Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Completely recast, these titles seem “unrecognizable”, again according to Numerama.
Uneven image quality
Promising wonders in terms of image, the PS5 Pro still retains some flaws. Numerama notes that not all games are optimized in the same way, with “good students, very good students and ordinary students”. Graphical differences which call into question the high price of the console. Rise of Ronin, or even Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, present almost identical visuals with the basic PS5.
A console that does not offer a disk drive
With its new model, Sony is urging its players to go completely dematerialized. With the PS5 Pro, it is impossible to insert any disc, because no drive is included in the console. The only way to play your games in physical format is to purchase another player, sold separately. However, this gadget has been out of stock for several weeks and there is little chance of acquiring it at the moment.
Are the PS5 Pro additions worth these 800 euros?
Despite its positive aspects, the PS5 Pro is obscured by a major downside: its price. Priced at €799.99 on the official website, the console is definitely not accessible to everyone. Most players cannot afford to pay such a sum, especially since the PS5 Slim sells for €549.99 (still on the PlayStation page).
This difference of 250 euros intends to mark a move to the top of the range for this optimized model. PlayStation targets a fairly small audience, and this aspect has been unanimously noted by critics. The latter then asked themselves whether the price increase was worth existing. Do the new features of the PS5 Pro deserve this 250 euros difference?
For most critics, including JVTechthere is no point in acquiring the new PS5 Pro if you already own its little sister. The evolution between models is not exuberant and does not merit spending new tickets, especially since no exclusive games are planned for this high-end version.
Where to get the PS5 Pro?
Recently available, the PS5 Pro does not yet benefit from discounts. Large stores like FNAC, Amazon, Rakuten, Boulanger or Leclerc sell the product at the same price. We will certainly have to wait for a few months before observing potential promotions as was the case with previous PS5 models.