Now that the PS5 inventory shortage has been resolved and the console is readily available, many are already speculating about the possibility of a PS5 Pro. After all, the PS4 received a bigger and better successor in the PS4 Pro three years after its launch. While rumors and leaks about the PS5 Pro are currently scarce, gamers everywhere are eager for updates on Sony’s next-gen console. Today, we’ve compiled an article to summarize everything we know about the PS5 Pro.
This article gathers all available information about the rumored PlayStation 5 Pro, but it’s important to note that these details are based on leaks and rumors. Therefore, it’s advisable to take them with a grain of salt.
PS5 Pro Development
[UPDATE | April 16, 2024]: The Verge has now confirmed the leaked details about the PS5 Pro. According to the details obtained by The Verge regarding PS5 Pro, developers are already being asked to ensure their games are compatible with this upcoming console. Games compatible with the upcoming console will be labeled as “Trinity Enhanced” (PS5 Pro Enhanced) if they offer significant enhancements.
According to a recent leak by YouTuber RedGamingTech, the PS5 Pro is currently in development. Described as a “4K ray tracing monster,” the console is rumored to operate at 23.04 TFLOPS, resulting in faster loading times. Based on the purported specifications, the PS5 Pro appears to be the much-anticipated mid-generation performance upgrade for the Sony Console.
A new report from Key To Gaming (via Insider Gaming) also suggests the ongoing development of the PS5 Pro. Codenamed “Project Trinity,” numerous videogame studios will receive development kits by November 2023. Additionally, Sony is currently showcasing the improvements of the console through various demo events to developers.
Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, anticipates the arrival of a PS5. In a Gamesindustry.biz interview, Zelnick confidently stated that a PS5 Pro will likely debut in this console era. He also said that the release of PS5 Pro won’t affect the business very much.
While these don’t confirm the existence of a PS5 Pro, Take-Two is a partner studio for PlayStation. With development on GTA 6 is currently in full swing, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the studio has already received development kits to experiment with.
While the existence of the PS5 Pro is not yet confirmed, there have been several instances where companies have accidentally hinted at its existence. The potential PS5 Pro was first hinted at in May 2022 during a TCL showcase. A post by Tom Henderson from Insider Gaming included two images from a TCL Technologies conference, where it not only potentially revealed the hardware for the rumored PS5 upgrade but also hinted at an upgrade for the Xbox Series X/S.
As many users have pointed out, this could have been speculation or a forecast on the company’s part. Nonetheless, this marked the first instance of the PS5 Pro being mentioned in the public domain. The rumor mill has continued to churn with few new details emerging. Another Twitter user, @Onion00048, recently highlighted that Sony’s Mark Cerny filed a patent to enhance their Raytracing techniques, indicating the potential existence of the PS5 Pro.
According to Insider Gaming’s recent report, sources have confirmed that the PS5 is set to receive a mid-life-cycle upgrade, with Sony already working towards a tentative late 2024 launch date. Further details regarding the speculated release date will be discussed in the following section.
PS5 Pro Release Date (Rumored)
[UPDATE | April 16, 2024]: The Verge is reaffirming the rumored holiday 2024 release of the PS5 Pro. August is designated as the deadline for all games to be submitted for PS5 Pro compatibility. According to Tom Henderson’s report on Insider Gaming, the PS5 Pro is still aiming for a tentative holiday 2024 release, although this date could shift due to a lack of first-party game availability at launch.
This aligns with Jeff Grubb’s assertions. He suggested that the upgraded console could potentially debut around December 2024. Grubb discussed this on his Game Mess podcast, citing industry insiders who have verified this timeline, with Sony developing their own upscaling technology.
These details correspond to Insider Gaming’s earlier reports, indicating a late 2024 launch for the PS5 Pro. Sony previously introduced the PlayStation 4 Pro in November 2016, three years after the initial launch of the PlayStation 4 in November 2013.
Given Sony’s historical patterns and the PS4’s Pro upgrade, a holiday release next year seems plausible. However, it’s worth noting that Sony only recently resolved its distribution challenges more than two years after the PS5 launch, with the PlayStation 5 shortage gradually improving.
In a recent YouTube video, Henderson discussed the PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim at length, speculating that a new PS5 model with a detachable disk drive could debut in 2023. Following that, the Pro model is likely to hit the market in 2024, in line with the timeline for the PlayStation 4 Pro’s launch after the original console.
Despite recent Sony forecasts suggesting potential shifts in plans, with the company revising its console sales forecast, indications still point towards a late 2024 launch for the Pro variant, as analyzed by CNBC. Additionally, with the announcement of GTA 6, Sony might be aiming for a release ahead of the highly-anticipated game launch.
PS5 Pro Design Upgrade
Speculating about the design upgrade for the PS5 Pro over Sony’s current-gen console is challenging. Given its substantial size that takes up desk space, following the standards set by the PS4 and PS4 Pro, one might anticipate the PS5 Pro model to be even more robust than its predecessor.
If the speculated specifications and feature enhancements discussed in the following section come to fruition, the PS5 Pro could potentially become larger. However, considering user feedback on the size of the PS5, Sony may be aware of the demand for a smaller console. Therefore, the PS5 Pro might retain a similar bulky design (with aesthetic improvements) while integrating the latest components. Any official design leaks will be promptly updated in this section, so stay tuned for further details.
PS5 Pro Speculated Specifications and Leaks[UPDATE | April 16, 2024]:
[UPDATE | April 16, 2024]: The Verge has officially confirmed the rumored specifications sourced from the Moore’s Law is Dead documents and RedGamingTech leaks. Additionally, it has been revealed that Sony is offering game developers a choice between two settings for the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro. One option includes a standard mode operating the CPU at 3.5GHz, akin to the current PS5, while the other choice is a high CPU frequency mode boosting the CPU up to 3.85GHz for potentially enhanced performance. Furthermore, Sony is elevating the standard PS5 memory bandwidth from 448GB/s to 576GB/s, marking a 28% increase for the PS5 Pro. The PS5 Pro’s PSSR, or “custom architecture for machine learning,” will support 300TOPS of 8-bit computation. Developers will also receive an additional 1.2GB of system memory for games on the PS5 Pro, bringing the total to 13.7GB compared to the 12.5GB available on the standard PS5.
Recent details shared by YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead provide fresh insights into the upcoming PS5 Pro. The YouTuber disclosed new specifications obtained from leaked documentation within a PlayStation developer portal. As outlined in the documentation, the PS5 Pro is expected to feature:
- 33.5 TeraFlops of power.
- 45% faster raw rendering capabilities.
- 2X – 4X improvement in ray tracing performance.
- A specialized architecture for machine learning.
- An exclusive upscaling technology named PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution.
Renowned insider Tom Henderson has also affirmed the accuracy of the leaked specifications from Moore’s Law Is Dead. According to a report on Insider Gaming, Henderson stated that they had been in possession of the documentation for some time but refrained from public disclosure due to a developer’s stipulation.
Previously, Jeff Grubb mentioned Sony’s development of a proprietary upscale technology utilizing frame generation. This technology is expected to function similarly to NVIDIA’s DLSS and potentially enhance frame rates by 50%. As reported by Tom’s Hardware, the decision to develop this technology instead of utilizing AMD’s FSR is attributed to the hardware’s Linux-based operating system, prompting the preference for an in-house frame generation approach.
The potential integration of the aforementioned upscaling technology and the previously speculated specification leak from RedGamingTech could solidify the console’s ability to consistently achieve 4K resolution at 120FPS, even when employing ray tracing. RedGamingTech had previously outlined the following specifications:
- New Custom APU utilizing TSMC 5/4nm Process
- 8 Zen 4-based Cores
- Integrated GPU equipped with 30 Workgroup Processors (WGP) and 60 Compute Units (CU)
- Possibly RDNA 3 or RDNA 3.5 architecture for the iGPU
- APU potentially incorporating 96 ROPs (a 50% increase compared to the base PS5)
- Increased CPU clock speeds at 3.6GHz, coupled with higher GPU clock speeds at 2.7GHz
- 16GB of GDDR6 Memory
- Potential improvements to the integrated NVMe SSD
If these advancements are accurate, they signify a significant performance enhancement for both upcoming and current games on the console. Furthermore, based on the specifications, we can anticipate Sony enhancing the console’s Raytracing capabilities and reducing loading times.
As per the information provided in the Key To Gaming report, details regarding the specifications are scarce. Nevertheless, this “Project Trinity” is projected to incorporate 30 WGP and 18000mts memory. Regarding the console’s anticipated performance objectives, PlayStation aims to achieve consistent FPS at 4K resolution, introduce a new ‘performance mode’ to support 8K resolution, and enhance Raytracing implementation.
Many are eagerly awaiting details about the specifications of the PS5 Pro. The leap in performance from the original PS4 to the PS4 Pro upon its 2016 release was remarkable. With the PS5, the base console supports cutting-edge features like Raytracing, higher resolution gaming (4K @ 120Hz), and more. A compilation of the finest PS5 games is included here for your reference.
The PS5 Pro is expected to feature an upgraded Radeon GPU to deliver improved frame rates while leveraging Raytracing and enabling up to 8K gaming. As previously mentioned, TCL also asserted the same during their presentation. Sony’s next-generation console may incorporate the forthcoming RX 7700XT graphics card based on the RDNA 3 architecture, facilitating genuine 8K @ 60Hz gaming. However, it is advisable to approach this leak with caution and await further substantiated information.
The current PS5 is based on AMD’s Zen 2 architecture, featuring an 8-core processor and 16GB of RAM, enabling true 4K @ 120Hz gaming with ray tracing. As AMD has made significant progress in the CPU segment, the PS5 Pro is likely to leverage the latest AMD Zen 4 CPU architecture, delivering improved performance and efficiency. A previous report suggested that the new console will offer double the capabilities of the PS5.
It’s essential for Sony to upgrade the internal SSD to provide more usable storage space for gamers. The current PlayStation 5 has an 825GB SSD with only 667GB of usable space. Equipping the rumored console with at least a 1TB SSD would offer more storage space to gamers, a crucial consideration as modern games continue to increase in size, necessitating SSD installations or upgrades for PS5 users.
The potential CPU and GPU upgrades could make the PS5 Pro an appealing investment for buyers, especially as 8K TVs gradually become more affordable for gamers.
Speculated PS5 Pro Pricing
Similarly, in the pricing segment, there isn’t much information available, but we can make an educated guess about the PlayStation 5 Pro pricing.
Considering the pricing strategy for previous-gen consoles, the PS4 Pro was launched at the same price as the original PS4, priced at $399 in the US.
This suggests that the PS5 Pro, replacing the current-gen PS5, could launch at the same price of $499 in 2024. There is also speculation about the possibility of a compact version of the PS5, which we will discuss in the next section. At this point, this remains speculative. Considering the potential hardware upgrades and performance improvements, Sony might consider a $100 increase, launching the PS5 Pro at $599. While not surprising, Sony needs to remain competitive with Xbox. Additionally, it’s reasonable to anticipate a price cut for the original PS5, as it has seen minimal post-launch discounts.
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