An insider claims that the PlayStation 5 Pro is getting announced this year, but much later in the year.
16.12.2023 - 15:20 / pushsquare.com / Tom Henderson / Pro
We've had no official word on a PS5 Pro, but that hasn't stopped rumours about a souped-up model from circulating. Rumblings about a half-step upgrade, much like what happened with PS4 and PS4 Pro, have been doing the rounds for a while now, though nothing substantial has emerged yet. Now, though, new word from Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson suggests we might be hearing more about the machine pretty soon — whether Sony likes it or not.
Responding to alleged technical specifications of the PS5 Pro posted on ResetEra, Henderson says he «can't comment» on information he hasn't sourced himself. However, he adds that Sony is prepared for the real specs to be outed in the coming weeks, as dev kits for PS5 Pro are going out to third party teams:
While we can only classify all this as a rumour for now, Henderson has leaked plenty of information before, and he seems pretty confident in what he says about PS5 Pro dev kits. This is probably the most compelling evidence of the hardware's existence so far, and it sounds as though we might learn more in the very near future.
We'll obviously keep you updated if and when PS5 Pro's tech specs leak. Until then, what do you think? Would you be interested in a PS5 Pro? Discuss in the comments section below.
Having grown up alongside PlayStation, Stephen has developed an eclectic taste in video games and a wide knowledge of the medium, from small indie gems to the biggest AAA blockbusters. Ever hopeful that the Burnout series makes a miraculous return.
If its absolutely true ,which seems like a gd probability after all we've heard from other sources that a ps5 pro is coming maybe towards end next year, then I'm all in on it and will get one
I just picked up a PS5, and my TVs max out at 1080p (a conscious decision due to the chain of upgrading and the fact that from where I sit, I can barely see — if at all- each pixel anyway.).
So, probably not interested at this time.
The super sampling effect the PS5 does looks really great, and the stable 60 fps is definitely nice at 1080p with the base PS5 (well “slim” in my case).
This is probably great for the majority of people with their 4ks and such.
Just in time for GTA 6, eh?
@JDCII I’m in the same boat. My TV is 1080p and I can’t see individual pixels so a 4K or even 8K screen isn’t a priority for me (esp as the max size I can fit is. 50” screen) so a PS5Pro isn’t going to do much for me.
I work in a tech store, got myself a 77 inch oled for 700, PS5 Pro will be wild
N.i.c.e. i bought the ps4 pro and i will buy the ps5 pro when it comes.word up son
Oooh this is gonna be good! We're definitely in need of an upgrade at this point. I just wish games out now could run their 60fps modes in a higher resolution on the Pro… At least
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