The gaming world is abuzz with anticipation! Analysts and enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting Sony’s next big move. The tech giant has been dropping hints and teasers, and if the rumors are to be believed, we’re looking at a potential PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) launch in the second half of 2024.
UPDATE: Sony is most likely releasing the PlayStation 5 Pro in the second half of 2024 according to CNBC. PIC.TWITTER.COM/TZ2GIH1BVT
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The PlayStation 5, Sony’s latest gaming console, launched in November 2020 and is over three years old. Sony lowered its sales projection for the PS5 for the fiscal year that ends in March from 25 million to 21 million units last week. During the earnings call last week, a company executive stated that they anticipate a “slow drop” in unit sales starting from the next fiscal year. Introducing the PS5 Pro could shake up these numbers and the broader market.
The PS5 Pro is expected to upgrade significantly over the standard PS5. While the specifics are still under wraps, we can expect enhancements in critical areas such as the CPU, GPU, and RAM. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a major overhaul designed to take gaming to the next level.
Sony PS5 Pro is rumored to support 8K gaming, faster SSDs, and advancements in ray-tracing and frame rates. Imagine playing your favorite games with unprecedented detail and fluidity. For instance, imagine the ray-traced reflections in a game like ‘Control’ being even more lifelike or ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ swinging through the city at a buttery smooth 60 frames per second at 1440p.
The timing of the PS5 Pro’s launch seems to be more than just a coincidence. With the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI slated for a 2025 release, the PS5 Pro could be the perfect platform to experience this blockbuster title.
Sony’s move to release the PS5 Pro could send ripples through the gaming industry. The company aims to sell 18 million PlayStation 5 consoles in its financial year ending in March 2023.
Of course, the PS5 Pro will not be guaranteed to be released in 2024. Sony has not made any official announcements about the console, and the release date could be pushed back. However, the Bloomberg report is from a reliable source, so it is likely that the PS5 Pro is in development and will be released in the next few years.
