The PS5 Pro was announced less than 48 hours ago, and public sentiment hasn't been great. Its high $700/£700 price point and lack of a vertical stand and disc drive have left fans "furious."
With no real competition, Sony can charge what it likes for the PS5 Pro.
Now, in a further blow to potential buyers, it's been reported that arguably the most anticipated upcoming game, Grand Theft Auto 6, might be too much for the console to handle, and it won't run at 4K 60fps.
On Tuesday, the PS5 Pro was revealed and boasted "three pillars" — a larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution), AI upscaling, which will help to boost frame rates. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like it will help with Rockstar's next grand adventure.
Speaking to Digital Foundry, IGN asked the experts if Grand Theft Auto 6 would realistically be able to run at 60fps on Sony's mid-generation refresh. Digital Foundry said, “No. Grand Theft Auto games have always run complex simulations that push the CPU hard," adding, "The PS5 Pro uses the same CPU as the PS5, and it would be extremely challenging to hit 60fps...
