The best graphics ever! PlayStation 5 Pro" is announced and will be released in Japan on November 7!

The " PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation " was broadcast on September 11, 2024 (Wed.) at 0:00 JST, and was presented by Mark Cerny, the well-known lead architect of PS5 . The broadcast was only about 9 minutes long, but it attracted a lot of attention from all over the world. The announcement was a success and met the expectations of game fans all over the world! The PlayStation 5 Pro has been officially announced!

新モデルも期待！？「PlayStation 5 テクニカルプレゼンテーション」日本時間9月11日0時放送決定！

The "Pro" model delivers the best graphics ever!

"PlayStation 5 Pro" (PS5 Pro) is an upgraded version of PS5, the latest generation of PlayStation that is still giving the world a great gaming experience. With the high specs of the latest consoles and gaming PCs, including PS5, the graphics of today's game titles are becoming more detailed and beautiful. The PS5 Pro will feature significant upgrades in terms of graphics to meet the demand to play these titles at a smooth 60FPS frame rate with higher definition graphics than ever before. Compared to the current PS5 GPU, the number of compute units has increased by 67% and GPU memory is 28% faster. Rendering speed during game play will increase by up to 45%. Ray tracing capabilities have also evolved. More dynamic light reflection and refraction are now possible. It can project rays of light two to three times faster than the current PS5. Newly introduced " PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)" AI-based resolution enhancement. AI-based upscaling, which utilizes machine learning-based technology, significantly adds detail to the image for sharper visuals.

It sounds amazing when you read it in the text, but to be honest, even the current PS5 has a beautiful image, and many people may not have a clue. Seeing is believing, and in the "PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation," you can see a comparison of the PS5 and PS5 Pro images! This beauty makes me shiver!

In addition to PS5 titles, PS5 Pro can play over 8,500 PS4 titles (*Number of titles varies by country/region), and PS5 Pro's Game Boost feature may stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS5 and PS4 titles. The PS5 Pro's Game Boost feature may stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS5 and PS4 titles! PS4 titles that you have played many times will be able to be enjoyed with a new feeling with the enhanced graphics. PS5 Pro also supports Wi-Fi 7, VRR (variable refresh rate), and 8K graphics, so there are no blind spots!

Available November 7 for ¥119,980!

"PlayStation 5 Pro" will be released on November 7, 2024 (Japan time)! It will be priced at 119,980 yen (tax included) ! The PlayStation 5 Pro will come with 2TB of storage capacity, a DualSense wireless controller, and " ASTRO's PLAYROOM " pre-installed, perfect for experiencing PS5 and DualSense wireless controller's charms. The PS5 Pro is a fully digital disc. The PS5 Pro is fully digital and does not include a disc drive, but it can use the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, which is also available for the current PS5 Digital Edition. Of course, PS5 peripherals such as the PS VR2 and PULSE Elite wireless headset are still compatible and can still be used. To be honest, at about 120,000 yen, not many people would be able to make an immediate decision without hesitation. However! After seeing the beautiful graphics of the PS5 Pro at the PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation, you may already be inclined to buy it. In Japan, pre-orders will begin on September 30, 2024 (Monday) at 10:00 a.m., so if you want to be among the first to get your hands on one and experience the best graphics possible, make up your mind by then! For more information, please check the PlayStation.Blog!