Sony is gearing up to release the much-anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro in just a few days, on November 7th, priced at $699 USD. This new addition promises a substantial leap in resolution and frame rate, thanks to AI upscaling via PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), alongside a significantly enhanced CPU and GPU compared to the original PlayStation 5, which debuted back in November 2020. With no comparable upgrade from Microsoft’s Xbox, it seems like Sony is set to dominate the high-end console gaming market. In a surprising twist, a teardown video of what appears to be the new console has surfaced on YouTube as of last night.
The video reportedly comes from a Portuguese console repair shop, showcasing a layout inside the PS5 Pro that closely resembles that of the PS5 Slim. Despite these similarities, however, it seems Sony has adjusted the interlocking mechanisms, perhaps to prevent the straightforward interchangeability of faceplates between the Slim and Pro versions. This gives some credibility to the video’s authenticity.
While the video provides a peek into the internals of the PS5 Pro, it doesn’t offer much else unless you’re specifically interested in seeing the hardware. You won’t get performance metrics from a teardown, just a view of the circuit boards, which don’t convey the console’s capabilities. For those details, attention turns to a tweet that’s been generating quite a buzz this week.
A Twitter user, @videotechuk_—who’s known for their insights into Rockstar Games—shared a tweet yesterday revealing what appears to be PS5 Pro specs, drawing attention across social media. The leak mostly aligns with what we anticipated, confirming that the PS5 Pro continues to utilize the same Zen 2 architecture as its predecessor. This likely ensures compatibility with the original PlayStation 5, even though rumors suggest the Pro might support higher clock speeds.
The standout aspect of this leak is the GPU, expected to hit 16.7 teraflops, along with 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM, which relieves the CPU of having to share memory, unlike previous PlayStation 5 models. It’s also rumored that the PS5 Pro will feature an additional 2GB of DDR5 RAM dedicated to system tasks, marking a notable shift from its forerunners’ shared memory approach.
Now, four years since the initial release of the PlayStation 5, excitement over the PS5 Pro is palpable among gamers. It makes a compelling choice, especially if Xbox doesn’t follow suit with a similar upgrade and if PC gaming isn’t on your radar. Early reports and benchmarks are promising, particularly concerning the improvements in image quality with PSSR and the enhancement of real-time ray tracing capabilities.
