PS5 Pro Release Date and Price Announced: What You Need Know

Sony has officially unveiled the highly anticipated PS5 Pro, which is set to launch on November 7, 2024, with a set retail price of $699.99. This advanced version of the PS5 is packed with new upgrades, building upon the original model which was released in November 2020 at a price point of $499.

(Via: Sony/PlayStation 5 Pro)

Key Features and Specs:

• 2TB SSD for faster storage and performance

• Larger GPU for enhanced gaming visuals

• Advanced Ray Tracing for more realistic lighting

• AI-driven upscaling for smoother, more immersive gameplay

• DualSense Controller included in the box

• Comes with "Astro’s Playroom" pre-installed

  
  

The PS5 Pro will be available as a disc-less console, with the option to purchase a separate disc drive. Additionally, a stand will also be sold separately. The design mirrors the original PS5 in terms of height, but it adopts the slimmer width seen in the updated PS5 model.

Preorders for the PS5 Pro will begin on September 26, 2024, giving gamers a chance to secure the console ahead of the holiday season. With the gaming community buzzing about this next-generation device, demand is expected to be high. This announcement comes at a time when the gaming world is also eagerly awaiting news about the successor to the Nintendo Switch, and with Xbox preparing special editions of their X and S Series consoles. The battle for the next generation of gaming consoles is heating up, and the PS5 Pro is poised to make a huge impact.