After much teasing, PlayStation has revealed its mid-refresh of the PlayStation 5, the PlayStation 5 Pro. And I’ll just tell you from the start, I’m not a fan of what we’ve seen. Regardless, it’s our job to tell you everything about this new console, so let’s start with what we know.
At the start of this event, Mark Cerny explained why the PlayStation 5 Pro exists, and while his technical sweet talk may impress some, there’s quite a bit to be concerned about.
All of this comes with a price tag of $699.99, and that’s not even including the $79.99 for the disc drive or an additional $20 for the stand. So, you’re looking at a potential price upwards of $800. Sure, you could argue that the disc drive isn’t necessary, but for those upgrading to this mid-gen PS5 Pro who have a sizable physical game library, it’s not optional.
Granted, I’m no Mark Cerny, but I do know my way around a CPU, GPU, and a bit of engineering. And honestly, this price tag just doesn’t justify what’s being offered here. Don’t even get me started on the AI upscaling. There’s already frustration in the PC...
