Sony is just days away from launching its much-anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7, and it’s hitting the market with a price tag of $699 USD. This new model promises gamers a significant leap in both resolution and framerate thanks to AI upscaling with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). The console boasts enhanced CPU and GPU specs compared to the original PlayStation 5 released back in November 2020. With Microsoft’s Xbox series not offering a comparable upgrade, Sony appears to have secured its place at the top in high-end console gaming. Just last night, a YouTube video surfaced showing what seems to be a teardown of this powerhouse console.
The video, supposedly from a Portuguese console repair shop, reveals an internal setup that closely resembles the PlayStation 5 Slim model. Observers note that while the internal similarities suggest that the PS5 Slim faceplates could fit the Pro, Sony has apparently tweaked the interlocking mechanisms to prevent this cross-compatibility. This adds to the credibility of the video as being genuine.
Beyond the resemblance to the PS5 Slim, the teardown doesn’t reveal much for those hoping to see performance metrics since it’s more about the internal arrangement. However, for technical specs and performance expectations, a lot of attention has shifted to a recent Twitter post that has stirred up interest in the gaming community.
The leak, shared by Twitter user @videotechuk_, who has a track record with Rockstar Games leaks, lays out some details about the PS5 Pro specifications. Much of the information aligns with prior expectations, such as the use of the Zen 2 architecture, which grants compatibility with the existing PS5. Still, there are whispers of potentially higher clock speeds.
The standout detail from this leak is the PS5 Pro’s impressive GPU, capable of hitting 16.7 teraflops. It features 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM, unlike the base PS5, which shares memory with the CPU. Additionally, rumors hint at an extra 2GB of DDR5 for system tasks, a departure from the unified memory setup of previous models.
The PlayStation 5 debuted in November 2020, and now, four years later, there’s a palpable excitement among gamers for the PS5 Pro. Despite it being Sony’s second mid-generation “Pro” upgrade, the anticipation is high, especially with Microsoft not offering a similar option. For those not swayed by PC gaming, the PS5 Pro represents a compelling choice, with early reports suggesting impressive improvements in PSSR image quality and real-time ray tracing capabilities.
