Are you ready for the next leap in console gaming? PlayStation 5 Pro came out in 2024, so you can jump right in.
A much anticipated update to the PlayStation 5, the PlayStation 5 Pro builds on the standard set by the hugely popular console in 2020, taking into account gamers' preferences on issues of graphics and performance.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the PlayStation 5 Pro, including when it was released, prices and where to buy.
What is the PS5 Pro?
PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) is a new, updated version of the PlayStation 5, featuring a number of upgrades designed to improve the gaming experience.
Launched in 2024, the PS5 Pro is described as "the next leap in console gaming" and there are three key upgrades on the standard PS5, including:
- Larger GPU: Sixty-seven per cent more compute units and 28% more memory than the PS5, enabling 45% faster rendering.
- Advanced Ray Tracing: Increased power of ray tracing, allowing light to be cast at double - and sometimes triple - the speed of the PS5.
- AI-Driven Upscaling: PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) has been introduced. A deep-learning model, it helps to improve graphics by adding pixel detail and boosting frame rate.
The new console's aim is to effectively deliver 'fidelity-like graphics at performance frame rates', enhancing the clarity and detail of games without impacting on the enjoyment.
Explaining the upgrades, Mark Cerny, the lead architect of PS5, said: "Simply put, it's the most powerful console we've ever built and a worthy addition to the PS5 family."
When is the PS5 Pro release date?
| Console | Release date |
|---|---|
| PS5 Pro | November 7, 2024 |
| PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary | November 21, 2024 |
The PS5 Pro was officially released worldwide on November 7, 2024.
The PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary Limited Edition was launched worldwide a few weeks later on November 21, 2024.
How much does the PS5 Pro cost? Price & where to buy
PS5 Pro prices
| Country | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $699.99 | Buy here |
| United Kingdom | £699.99 | Buy here |
| EU | €799.99 | Buy here |
| Japan | ¥119,980 | Buy here |
The PS5 Pro costs $699.99 in the United States and £699.99 in the United Kingdom. For buyers in European Union countries such as Ireland, Germany and France, the price is €799.99, while in Japan it costs ¥119,980.
PS5 Pro pre-order options
You could pre-order the PS5 Pro directly from PlayStation and at participating retailers where direct.playstation.com is not available. On October 10, 2024 gamers could pre-order from all other participating retailers.
A disc-less console, the PS5 Pro comes with a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller and a pre-installed copy of Astro's Playroom.
*direct.playstation.com is available in the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, italy and Austria.
Where to buy the PS5 Pro
You can buy the PS5 Pro from the official PlayStation store at direct.playstation.com.
United States
In the U.S., retail outlets such as Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and GameStop should be stocking the console, so if you have no luck on the PlayStation Store, try these.
United Kingdom
In the UK, you will likely be able to buy the console from gaming retail shops such as GAME, as well as catalogue shops like Amazon and Argos.
Where to buy the PS5 30th anniversary console
SonyIn tandem with the PS5 Pro, Sony has also released the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary console, which pays tribute to the original PlayStation consoles from the 1990s.
The 30th Anniversary edition of the PS5 Pro was released on November 21 and pre-orders began on September 26.
This is a very exclusive product, with only 12,300 units going on sale and each one has a limited edition number etched onto the hardware.
You could buy a console bundle, which included a digital console, stand, wireless controller, console controller and a variety of 30th anniversary paraphernalia. You could also buy the PS5 Portal Remote Player and wireless controllers in the 30th Anniversary style.