Sony has launched the PS5 Pro today, with features like enhancing image clarity with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, reaching higher frame rates consistently, and many more.
The PS5 Pro launches today, featuring many improvements compared to the original release. The biggest improvement that the PS5 Pro has received is the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which enhances the image clarity on 4K TVs using AI-enhanced resolution. The console performance has also been optimized to reach higher and consistent frame rates with support for 60Hz and 120Hz displays, plus Advanced Ray Tracing for next-level realism with ray-traced reflection, shadows, and high-quality global illumination.
Under the PS5 Pro hood, the console will have many more features for gamers to look forward to. The features included are the 2TB of storage built in, Wi-Fi 7 support to increase transfer speed with your router and reduce the latency to boost stability when playing online, and Game Boost for players to enjoy PS4 and PS5 games with faster and smoother frame rates.
With the PS5 Pro, many PS5 games have been enhanced to take advantage of the new hardware compatibility.
PS5 Pro Enhanced Games:
- The Last of Us Part 1 Remastered
- The Last of Us Part II Remastered
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Alan Wake II
- Stellar Blade
- Dragon Dogma II
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Rise of the Ronin
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Metal Gear Solid Delta
- Demon’s Souls
- Gran Turismo 7
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Until Dawn
- Rachet & Clank: Rift Apart
- Resident Evil Village
- Resident Evil 4
- F1 24
- Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Many of the PS5 games listed target to enhance the graphics and framerate with the new hardware on PS5 Pro, with some including an exclusive optimization mode to enhance the game. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is one of the games listed to include an exclusive mode for the PS5 Pro, called the Versatility Mode. The Versatility Mode targets 60 FPS, using PSSR to optimize the rendering and high-resolution display and utilizing the console High CPU Frequency Mode for stable framerate throughout the game.
Alongside the release of PS5 Pro, Sony has shared tips for players to adjust to the new console. To help set up the console, here are some big tips that are worth checking out:
- Transferring your data from PS4/PS4 Pro and PS5 to PS5 Pro:
- Be sure to update your consoles to the latest firmware. After updating everything, sign in on your PlayStation Network account on both consoles, and you can transfer your data and games downloaded to your console’s hard drive or SSD, save data, and select console settings if both consoles are connected to the same network. To upload everything to your PS5 Pro, go to Settings> System > System Software, and select Data transfer, then continue the instruction on screen.
- Pair the PS5 Pro with the PlayStation App:
- With the apps, you can download games while away from home, manage the console storage, and start a game on the app so you are ready to pick up the controller and play.
- Astro’s Playroom:
- A must-play game to help players learn about the DualSense wireless controller’s immersive feature while being introduced to the Team ASOBI fun platform franchise. Astro’s Playroom comes pre-installed for every PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Are you excited to grab the PS5 Pro? If so, you can visit the PlayStation website to find the right retailer to purchase the consoles, and for more details about PS5 Pro tips, you can visit the PlayStation Blog.
