For months, the biggest open secret in gaming has been the upcoming PS5 Pro. Developers have been gearing up for the new console, and leaks have spilled details about everything from its tech specs to its design. Now, it looks like Sony is finally ready to lift the curtain on the new PlayStation 5.
Sony Unveils a “PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation”
In a recent PlayStation blog update, Sony has revealed a “PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation” scheduled for September 10. The 9-minute stream will be hosted by Mark Cerny, the Lead Architect behind the PS5 hardware, who previously disclosed the console’s specs before its initial release.
While specific details about the stream’s content are limited, it strongly hints at the long-awaited reveal of the PS5 Pro. The blog post mentions that the presentation will “focus on PS5 and innovations in gaming technology,” suggesting that a new iteration of the PS5 is on the horizon.
The PS5 Pro Is Poised for Its Long-Awaited Reveal
Why are we confident that this is the PS5 Pro and not something else? For months, developers have been working with PS5 Pro test kits, and even Sony itself has inadvertently revealed the console’s design in a blog post celebrating 30 years of PlayStation. It’s clear that the PS5 Pro exists, and it’s just a matter of time before Sony makes an official announcement. With the holiday season approaching, unveiling it now would be perfectly timed.
Leaks over the past few months suggest that the Pro will boast a more powerful GPU and other enhancements. This means the PS5 Pro is expected to deliver higher resolutions, improved frame rates, and better ray tracing capabilities, although some argue that ray tracing may not be a critical factor.
How to View the PS5 Pro Announcement
If our predictions are accurate, Sony will unveil the PS5 Pro during a technical presentation scheduled for 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM BST on September 10, 2024. You can catch the stream on the PlayStation YouTube channel.
Whether the PS5 Pro will be worth the upgrade hinges on the improvements Sony has made. Will the changes be merely cosmetic, or will they enhance load times and overall performance? Pricing is also a key factor, with speculation suggesting the PS5 Pro could launch at around $600.
As someone who still plays on a PS4 daily and hasn’t yet upgraded to the PS5, I’m particularly eager to see what Sony has in store.
