[Hardware] PS5 Pro — rumors and everything we know so far

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Rumors of a PS5 Pro persist, and while the powered-up version of the current PS5 console has not been officially confirmed by Sony, one reliable insider has claimed it's “100% in development” and the online whispers refuse to quieten down. A PS5 Pro would make even more sense as a form of stop-gap between the PS5 and what we'll dub the PS6. That's because, in legal documents pertaining to the battle between Microsoft and the FTC over the former's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, IGN found that Microsoft doesn't expect a next-generation PlayStation or Xbox until 2028. So a mid-generation refresh would seem logical given the potential length of this current generation of game consoles. We expect the PS5 Pro will follow the lead of its precursor, the PS4 Pro. Essentially, this was a more powerful version of the base PS4 console. It packed the same DualShock 4 controller and library of games but was capable of increased performance and targeted 4K resolution on select titles. It was a console designed for gamers who wanted that little bit of extra power to enjoy PlayStation gaming at its very best.

The PS5 Pro would presumably do the same thing by building upon the foundations of the current PS5 with refreshed internal components and perhaps a visual redesign as well. But remember, it’ll be an iteration of the existing PS5 hardware, not a full-fledged successor; this is not the PS6.

Naturally, as the PS5 Pro has yet to be confirmed in any sort of official capacity, all we have to go off is rumors and a healthy dose of informed speculation. But for now, here’s everything we think we know about the PS5 Pro.

Sony's latest financial reports suggest the PS5 is entering "latter stage of its life cycle", this could be an indication that the PS5 Pro is on the way to take on the mantle. PS5 Pro leaks reveal September 2024 launch and a huge new feature — here’s what we know The PS5 Pro could be getting an AI boost thanks to a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) from AMD according to new spec leaks. Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming has claimed that PS5 Pro dev kits are now being distributed to developers, and Sony expects a full spec leak soon. The latest rumored PS5 Pro specs point towards a big upgrade from the base console, but have us wondering if the new hardware will be Pro enough. A reliable leaker has said the PS5 Pro will release in November 2024, complete with upgraded GPU and RAM to make 8K console gaming possible.

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