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topicnews · September 23, 2024

Price, release, pre-order and what else we know

Price, release, pre-order and what else we know


This is what it looks like: the new PlayStation 5 Pro
This is what it looks like: the new PlayStation 5 Pro

What is the PS5 Pro? The PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) is a new version of the PlayStation 5 that has many improvements. According to Sony, you will then play your title in the The most impressive graphics ever possible on a PlayStation console.

It will be released in 2024 and will bring you some upgrades, including:

  • A 67 percent faster graphics unit and 28 percent faster RAM. This should make gaming performance about 45 percent higher than the PS5
  • Advanced ray tracing with reflections, shadows and lighting
  • A spectral super-resolution that uses AI to bring sharp images to your 4K TV

In the following overview you will find everything you need to know before the launch of the console, sorted by topic for clarity.

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800 euros for the PS5 Pro – is that okay?
800 euros for the PS5 Pro – is that okay?


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800 euros for the PS5 Pro – is that okay?

When will the PS5 Pro be released?

The release date has already been set: The PS5 Pro will be released worldwide on November 7, 2024.

How much does the PS5 Pro cost?

The PlayStation 5 Pro costs 799 euros and will initially only be sold directly through the official PlayStation Shop.

If you want a Blu-Ray drive for your console, you will have to pay about 120 euros more.

Everything you need to know about pre-ordering the PS5 Pro.

When can I pre-order? You can place your pre-orders via the Sony website starting September 26, 2024.

From October 10th you can also pre-order from other participating retailers.

Will the launch be as chaotic as the PS5? There are 3 reasons why this might not be the case.

Arrangement for Expensive Purchase price of the PS5 Pro

Initially, there were many negative voices regarding the purchase price of the PlayStation 5. But there are two reasons that make it clear why Sony doesn’t care about the complaining.

A prominent voice also speaks out. “The price of the PS5 Pro isn’t that bad,” explains the Battlefield boss.

Our author Jusuf believes that Sony has not overshot the mark with the price of the PS5 Pro – they simply have a new target audience now.

PS5 Pro vs. Gaming PC

Given the price of the new PS5 Pro, many users wondered what a gaming PC for a similar price might look like and what technology they could expect in it. We have checked this for you and show how much gaming PC you get for the price of the PS5 Pro.

There’s even more exciting news for PC gamers: Why you should take a close look at the PS5 Pro’s graphics as a PC gamer.

Why the new PS5 Pro does not have a better CPU is quite obvious, according to experts

New TV for the PS5 Pro?

The new PlayStation 5 Pro can achieve resolutions of up to 8K. But should you buy a new TV because of this? Technically speaking, it would be worth buying a new one, but there are also reasons why it would be a bad idea.

Our TV expert Maxe explains to you who an 8K TV is worth it for with the PS5 Pro.

Any news about PlayStation 6?

The announcement about the price of the PS5 Pro was not particularly well received by the community. After this debacle, Sony indicated that the technical leap to the PS6 would probably be greater. However, it is not yet entirely clear how exactly this will affect performance and hardware.

With our overview, you are now well prepared and informed for the launch of the PS5 Pro. Write us your opinion on the new PlayStation console in the comments and exchange details with the community. How are you feeling before the launch?

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