PS5 Pro reviews are out, and many media critics think Sony's mid-generation upgrade's performance improvement has more potential for the future than the current games it was supposed to improve.
PS5 games were developed and optimized for the PS5, so anything the PS5 Pro does to improve the Pro-enhanced games substantially will depend on the console's performance.
According to reviewers, some games improved noticeably, while others made little difference despite having more powerful hardware and AI tools. The PS5 Pro also has a very steep price point, which is a considerable factor for prospective buyers.
However, it is undeniable that the PS5 Pro is currently the most powerful console available right now.
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+ 2Consumers and avid PlayStation fans are now conflicted about whether these shiny new improvements from Sony are worth the $700 price tag, considering that the Pro version will have no disc drive. The disc drive is an additional $80 spent on top of an already steep price tag, which further stresses the question of when it becomes worthwhile.
In a Reddit thread, players are divided on whether the PS5 Pro is still a good buy despite the myriad of positive reviews from critics. The lack of PS5-specific games also adds to the dilemma. One fan even mentioned that buying the PS5 Pro this year would mean you would have "spent £1100 in four years to play mostly PS4 games".
Some would argue that the PS5 Pro wasn't targeted at current PS5 consumers but rather towards tech enthusiasts who'll appreciate the AI tech that Sony added to the PS5 Pro.
click to enlarge + 2At the end of the day, it's up to the consumers to decide how they'll treat the PS5 Pro. Is it worth the expensive $700 price point? Maybe not. But will it make your games look smoother? Based on the positive reviews, the answer is yes. The ultimate question will be whether you are willing to pay what Sony is asking for or whether you'd rather wait for the PlayStation 6.
While console and PlayStation fans decide how to answer this question, Nintendo fans are out in the back enjoying the recent news that the Switch 2 will have backward compatibility. We're in for a wild 2025 for consoles and games, that's for sure.
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