Gamers rejoice! Whispers of a PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) are intensifying, with rumors hinting at a release date, pricing, and impressive specs. Let’s dive into the details.
PS5 Pro Release Date
The most consistent whisper points to a release sometime between September and November of 2024. Industry insider Jeff Grubb even pinpoints a September launch, potentially timed to coincide with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. This strategic move would capitalize on gamers’ desire for the best possible performance for a blockbuster title.
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Potential Reveal at Tokyo Game Show 2024
Sony’s announced return to the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) in 2024, after a five-year hiatus, has sparked excitement among PlayStation fans. The timing is particularly noteworthy, as Sony’s last TGS appearance preceded the PS5 launch. This has led to speculation that the PS5 Pro could make its debut at TGS 2024, following a similar pattern to the PS4 Pro’s reveal in September 2016.
Release Date: A Moving Target?
While whispers pointed towards a release sometime between September and November 2024, recent developments hint at a potential delay. Gaming insider Tom Henderson, known for dropping PS5 Pro details, recently cast doubt on a 2024 launch on Twitter. While not confirming a reason, this suggests the console might be pushed back to 2025.
Leaked Specifications
Recent leaks, verified by reliable sources, have shed light on the PS5 Pro’s potential specifications. The Verge reports that developers are already able to order test kits, indicating that the console’s release may be imminent. Sony has reportedly instructed developers to ensure that games submitted for certification from August onwards are “compatible with the PS5 Pro.”
Key improvements outlined in the leaks include:
- CPU: Identical to the standard PS5, but with a ‘High CPU Frequency Mode’ offering a 10% performance boost.
- GPU: 45% faster in rasterization and up to 4x improvement in ray tracing performance.
- Overall performance increase: 28% over the standard PS5.
- PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution): A proprietary upscaling solution comparable to Nvidia’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR.
- Storage: Retains the 1TB SSD from the PS5 Slim.
Games labeled as “PS5 Pro Enhanced” will be required to demonstrate improvements in resolution, frame rate, or ray tracing capabilities.
Development Timeline and Codename
According to Keytogaming, the PS5 Pro has been in development since early 2022 under the codename “Project Trinity.” This follows Sony’s trend of using Greek mythology-inspired codenames for their projects, similar to “Morpheus” for PSVR and “Neo” for the PS4 Pro.
Price: Expect a Premium
While Sony hasn’t confirmed anything, whispers suggest the PS5 Pro could follow the PS4 Pro’s pricing strategy. The PS4 launched at £349.99, and the PS4 Pro followed suit with the same price tag. This could mean the PS5 Pro might cost the same as the current £479.99 PS5. However, YouTuber Jeff Grubb speculated a possible $600 price tag for the US market, translating to a potential £579 in the UK.
Specs
Leaks suggest the PS5 Pro will boast a “High CPU Frequency Mode,” potentially increasing the CPU clock speed by 10% to 3.85Ghz. It’s also rumored to have a new GPU capable of up to 45% faster rendering and significantly improved ray tracing effects. Tech outlet Digital Foundry corroborated these claims in March, listing the reported specs.
| PS5 | PS5 Pro | |
| CPU Architecture/ Clock Speeds | Eight core/16 Thread Zen 2 at 3.5GHz | Eight core/16 Thread Zen 2 at 3.5GHz/3.85GHz |
| GPU Compute Units/ Architecture | 36 CUS, RDNA 2 | 60 CUs, RNDA 3 (TBC) |
| TFLOPs/GPU Clock Speed | 10.23TF/ 2.23GHz | 33.5TF/ 2.18GHz (TBC) |
| GDDR6 Memory | 16GB at 14Gbps | 16GB at 18Gbps |
| Memory Available For Games | 12.5GB | 13.7GB |
| Memory Interface/ Bandwidth | 256-bit/448GB/s | 256-bit/576GB/s |
Upgrade Experience: Similar to PS4 Pro
So, how much of an upgrade can PS5 Pro users expect? The leaks suggest an experience similar to the PS4 Pro upgrade. Existing games are expected to look and perform better on the PS5 Pro. Digital Foundry suggests games currently running at 30fps might achieve smoother performance, and some titles could even be upgraded to offer a 60fps mode, especially with the rumored PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology.
Enhanced Games and Backwards Compatibility
Similar to the PS4 Pro, the PS5 Pro is expected to play all existing PS5 games, but with enhanced features and overall better performance. Sony is also reportedly asking developers to create an exclusive “PS5 Pro Enhanced” graphics mode for their games. However, details about this feature and its use are still subject to change.
It’s crucial to remember that all of this information is based on leaks and rumors. Sony hasn’t officially announced the PS5 Pro, so specs, features, and even the release date could change. Stay tuned for official news, and get ready for a potential powerhouse upgrade for your PlayStation experience!
