However, there’s been no official word from Sony about when the PS5 Pro will be released. But industry insiders claim the console could hit stores in late 2024. Finally, historically Sony has released mid generation upgrades to its consoles such as the three year old PS4 Pro to the original PS4. If this holds true, we could also see the PS5 Pro hitting the streets on roughly the same timeframe as the PS4 Pro (meaning ahead of the holiday shopping frenzy).

Expected Performance Upgrades

According to reports, the PS5 Pro will be miles ahead of the standard PS5 in terms of performance. Leaked highlights include 8K gaming support, beefed up ray tracing power, and a more powerful inhouse AMD RDNA 3 GPU. That would do as the PS5 Pro would essentially be the ideal pick for gamers that want better graphics, faster loading times, and smoother gaming experience.

8K Resolution: 

The PS5 is already 4K ready when it comes to gaming, but it sounds like the Pro version will take things a step further by embracing native 8K support that’ll be a big deal for folks with compatible displays.

Higher Frame Rates: 

You can expect better running gameplay with the possibility of around 120 FPS in some titles, making competitive and immersive more seamless.

Ray Tracing Enhancements: 

Games will be even more realistic thanks to upgraded ray tracing technology, with lighting, shadows and reflections all more lifelike.

How It Stacks Against the PS5

With over 40 million units sold by July 2023 , the PS5 has been a sensation since first launching in November 2020 . Although it is able to serve superb performance, the PS5 Pro is aimed to serve the appetites of ever growing gamers who are asking for more power, better graphics and speedy data processing. Compared to the original, the PS5 Pro could offer:

• Enhanced visual fidelity, coming from twice the GPU power.
• Faster read/write speeds than that of your old HDDs.
• Better heat management systems to help avoid overheating during longer play sessions.

New Features to Anticipate

In addition to these performance enhancements, the PS5 Pro is believed to bring a number of new features to the table that will enhance the gaming experience. However, of all the most talked about features, machine learning (ML) enhancements can provide games with smarter AI, dynamic resolution scaling and more personalized in game experiences, for one.
Rumors also abound about VR advancements that will dovetail nicely with the PlayStation VR 2, adding to the virtual reality experience with higher resolutions and better tracking.

Price: What to Expect?

As with the upgraded specs and features, the PS5 Pro will also come with a higher price than currently offered price. The original PS5 came in at $499 for the standard edition, whereas the Pro could be as high as $599 or even $699 if everything added up like storage. If that is the case, we could see this price increase line up with mid generation upgrades of the past–like when the PS4 Pro was released at a premium price point to the base model.

A Game Library and Backward Compatibility

However, one of the big questions is if your PS5 games library will be backward compatible with the PS5 Pro. At least, the Pro should keep full backward compatibility with both PS5 and PS4 games, so you won’t need to repurchase your favourite games. In addition, some titles will receive free upgrades to show off the Pro’s extra muscle.

Conclusion: 

In terms of those who already own PS5, whether they want to upgrade to the PS5 Pro will largely come down to personal preference and what other sorts of games you want to play. So if you’re someone who cares about the latest and greatest technology, higher resolutions, and smoother gameplay, the Pro is worth it(s)the cash. Still though, for more casual gamers, the base PS5 should still offer top notch performance for years to come.