Price with drive makes fans angry – criticism devastating

The release of the PS5 Pro is imminent. Sony has announced details for the first time today. The price is high – especially with the drive and stand. The reactions are critical. The news ticker.

Update from September 11, 2024, 6 a.m.: Most reactions are mainly focused on the price of the PS5 Pro: At almost 800 euros, Sony is asking more money than ever for a console. One problem: The Playstation 5 Pro is digital-only – the drive has to be purchased separately, as with the slim version. The price for this is currently a good 120 euros. There is also the stand if you position the console upright. This costs a good 30 euros. In total, users are likely to pay around 950 euros. Many reactions in forums such as Reddit or on X are extremely critical. The price is likely to be decided by discussion for a long time to come.

Update from September 10, 2024, 5:46 p.m.: There are further details on what’s included: Each PS5 Pro includes a two terabyte SSD, a DualSense wireless controller, and a pre-installed copy of Astro’s Playroom. The PS5 Pro is available as a disc-less console, with the option to purchase the currently available disc drive for the PS5 separately.

PS5 Pro introduced: PS5 Pro Game Boost makes old PS4 games better – 8K gaming possible

Update from September 10, 2024, 5:38 p.m.: Other improvements include PS5 Pro Game Boost, applicable to over 8,500 backwards compatible PS4 games. This feature can stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games. Enhanced PS4 game picture quality is also available to optimize resolution on select PS4 games. The PS5 Pro will also launch with the latest wireless technology, Wi-Fi 7, in regions that support this standard. VRR and 8K gaming are also supported.

Sony presents Playstation 5 Pro before – more Performance

Update from September 10, 2024, 5:33 p.m.: Sony summarizes the new features of the PS5 Pro as follows:

• Upgraded GPU: With the PS5 Pro, “we’re upgrading to a GPU that offers 67% more processing units than the current PS5 console and 28% faster memory.” Overall, this enables up to 45% faster rendering in gameplay, which should make the gaming experience significantly smoother.
• Advanced ray tracing capabilities: “We’ve added even more powerful ray tracing that enables more dynamic reflections and refractions.” This should allow the rays to be calculated twice, and sometimes even three times, faster than on the current PS5 console.
• AI-powered upscaling: Sony is also introducing “PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution,” an AI-powered upscaling based on machine learning “that delivers extremely sharp image clarity by adding exceptional detail,” it says.

When can you die PS5Pro pre-order?

Update from September 10, 2024, 5:29 p.m.: According to Sony, the new PS5 Pro will be available for pre-order starting September 26, 2024. The console will then be available in stores for release starting November 7.

Update from September 10, 2024, 5:11 p.m.: The release date of the Playstation 5 Pro is also known: The console will be released on November 7, 2024.

Price the PS5Pro is certain – higher than expected

Update from September 10, 2024, 5:11 p.m.: The price of the PS5 Pro is impressive: 799 euros is the RRP! In the USA it is available for 699 US dollars.

Sony now presents new PS5 Pro: For the first time, Sony confirms existence of the new console

Update from September 10, 2024, 5:00 p.m.: Mark Cerny officially presents the PS5 Pro for the first time in a livestream.

Update from September 10, 2024, 2:11 p.m.: All signs point to the official reveal of the PS5 Pro taking place today starting at 5 p.m. Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PS5, will lead the presentation, which will focus on the “PS5 and innovations in gaming technology.” This comes shortly after Sony introduced a revised PS5 design that is consistent with various PS5 Pro leaks that have already surfaced.

The PS5 Pro is expected to be available for pre-order before the holiday season. Rumors suggest that the Playstation 5 Pro will offer improved and consistent frame rates at 4K resolution, as well as an 8K performance mode in supported games. Game rendering performance is said to be 45 percent faster than the standard PS5, while ray tracing capabilities are said to be two to three times faster. The price is likely to be quite high.

Update from September 10, 2024, 1:34 p.m.: Sony’s “Technical Presentation” with Mark Cerny will start soon. Watch the stream here today from 5 p.m.:

PS5 Pro unveiled today: Sony could announce another console

Update from September 10, 2024, 12:11 p.m.: There have been rumors circulating for some time about a possible handheld console from Sony that could be similar to the Nintendo Switch or the Steam Deck. Sony released the “PlayStation Portal” console, a streaming console, some time ago – but it cannot play games on its own.

After the limited success of the PS Vita, Sony had largely withdrawn from the handheld market – but leaker “Moore’s Law Is Dead” claims that Sony is working on a new gaming handheld that could hit the market in the next few years. There is increasing speculation on X that Sony could also say something about a possible “PSP 2” tonight.

Sony reveals the presentation of the Playstation 5 Pro on Youtube

Update from September 10, 2024, 11:20 a.m.:: Sony has announced a “technical presentation” for this evening at 5 p.m. (CET), which will be led by Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PlayStation series. Sony itself gave a hint of a possible PS5 Pro presentation: A YouTube video that has since been named already hinted at the PlayStation 5 Pro. Clever users had discovered the name on the video platform.

Meanwhile, industry insider Tom Henderson reports that the development of the PS5 Pro took place in record time – it took a full 19 months from prototype to market readiness.

PS5 Pro will be unveiled by Sony today – stream from 5pm German time

First report from September 10, 2024, 10:28 a.m.: Tokyo – It is an open secret that the Playstation 5 Pro has long since arrived among game developers. After numerous speculations and leaks, the official presentation is now imminent. On Tuesday, Sony will show a presentation – presented by Mark Cerny, “Lead System Architect” at Sony. This had already taken over the presentation of the Playstation 4 in February 2013 and the announcement of the Playstation 5 in March 2020.

The event on Tuesday at 5 p.m. German time promises not only a deep insight into the technical equipment, but also into Sony’s strategic direction for the coming years. The Playstation 5 Pro could play a key role in the next generation of game development.

Leaks on PS5 Pro specs promise performance improvement

According to leaked information, the Playstation 5 Pro will experience a significant performance increase. With an improved CPU and GPU that is said to be twice as powerful as the standard PS5, it promises a new era of refresh rates and graphic details. In particular, support for higher resolutions and improved lighting and shadow effects could take long-awaited games like “Grand Theft Auto 6” to a new level.

In addition, the Blu-Ray drive will probably remain, which is particularly important for core gamers and collectors of physical games. It is important to emphasize at this point: Sony has not even officially announced the PS5 Pro yet. The console manufacturer only hid a cryptic hint in a blog post a few days ago: There, the console is in a hidden graphic, but clearly visible.

Price of the Playsation 5 Pro: Sony is making the PS5 Pro expensive for gamers – pre-order coming soon

The pricing of the PS5 Pro is hotly debated. With a price range of 599.99 euros to 699.99 euros expected by analysts, Sony is focusing on a premium positioning in the market. This pricing strategy for the Playstation 5 Pro reflects the console’s expanded capabilities and is intended to increase the attractiveness of the existing models through a new pricing structure. The question remains, however, how the community will react to this price, especially in a market that is increasingly dominated by digital downloads – many fans could be bitterly disappointed.

As always with console presentations, pre-ordering the PS5 Pro will probably be possible immediately. Corresponding offers will also probably be available in German online shops such as Amazon, Media Markt, Otto and Co. on Tuesday.

When the PS5 Pro will be released is also one of the most important questions: The launch of the Playstation 5 Pro in time for the Christmas season would not only boost sales, but also stimulate the market for used PS5 consoles. This offers an excellent opportunity for budget-conscious gamers to upgrade to the newer console while still being able to purchase older models at a reduced price.