The eagerly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro update from Sony provides several improvements over the PS5 model. One of the primary features that attracts gamers’ attention is the disc drive. In this post, we’ll go over the basics of the PS5 Pro disc drive, its advantages, and how it improves gameplay.
What’s New About the PS5 Pro?
Sony claims that the PS5 Pro’s graphics processing unit (GPU) has 67% more compute units than the PS5 console’s GPU. The PS5 Pro’s memory is also 28% faster. With faster game rendering, expect a more fluid gameplay experience. Advanced ray tracing is another feature that allows rays to be cast at a speed that is twice or even three times faster than the current PS5 console. It is a more powerful way of reflecting and refracting light.
One of the most significant improvements is upscaling, a PS5 Pro feature that employs artificial intelligence to generate images with more lighting effects and detail while using less raw power. Furthermore, the PS5 Pro’s Game Boost feature may improve or stabilize the performance of the over 8,500 PS4 games that are compatible with and playable on the system.
Enhanced Image Quality can also be used to improve the resolution of certain PS4 games. In regions where Wi-Fi 7 is supported, the new console will be released with the newest wireless technology. It will also support VRR and 8K gaming.
When will the PS5 Pro Launch and for How Much?
The PS5 Pro is arriving in time for holiday gift purchases, as one might anticipate. Starting on September 26th, you can preorder the PS5 Pro for $700. It will be available in stores and online on November 7th.
A 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller, and an Astro’s Playroom copy preinstalled are all included with the console. Since it is a diskless console, you will need to buy and download games from Sony or its affiliates. You can also buy the PS5’s disc drive separately.
Wait, no Disc Drive Included?
That’s correct: A disc drive is not included in the $700 price tag of the new console. Some gamers find that annoying, pointing out that they shouldn’t have to pay an additional $80 to play the games they may already own if they are already spending $700 on the new console. The disc drive was on hand already. November saw Sony release it as an option with the PS5 Slim; however, customers could also buy a PS5 Slim that included a disc drive, something they are unable to do with the PS5 Pro.
Customers might have hurried to acquire the available disc drives because players were lamenting on social media how difficult it was to locate them fast. On September 17, CNET conducted a check; some online retailers carried it, while others did not. Please take note that the data below is subject to change at any time—it has undergone significant revisions since our initial store checks.
Amazon: On Amazon, we discovered a few refurbished models but no brand-new products.
PlayStation store: When we checked the PlayStation store, they were out of the disc drive.
Walmart: The disc drive was marked as unavailable at my local stores and out of stock at Walmart.
Best Buy: When I checked, the disc drive was only available in open box returns at Best Buy.
GameStop: The disc drive wasn’t in stock at the local stores I checked, but GameStop could ship it to you.
Target: The disc drive was listed as out of stock or just not available at my local Target stores, but it was still available for shipment from Target.
PS5 Pro Disc Drive
Sony ensured that the PS5 Pro Disc Drive would be compatible with the forthcoming PS5 Pro, but it was first released as an attachment for the PS5 Slim Digital Edition over the holidays. It just takes a few minutes to install, and once it’s up and running, you can play all of your physical games and movies. When we first published this story on September 10, we said we wouldn’t be surprised if the PS5 Pro drove up demand for the accessory. The accessory sold out in less than a day at major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and Target.
On the other hand, Best Buy and GameStop will start selling the PS5 Pro Disc Drive on September 19. However, GameStop will only accept orders from customers who have a Pro membership. The PlayStation 5 Pro seems to be the most powerful console out there, at least in theory. With an enhanced GPU, twice as quick ray tracing as the PS5, and AI upscaling for better image clarity, it represents a huge technological leap.
You can play PS5 games and use its accessories
The PlayStation VR2, PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge, Access controller, Pulse Elite, and Pulse Explore are among the current PS5 accessories that work with the PS5 Pro.
Many PS5 games will have free software updates patched in to enable the PS5 Pro’s features. Among the games that will bear the PS5 Pro Enhanced label are Alan Wake 2, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Demon’s Souls, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Gran Turismo 7, Hogwarts Legacy, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, The Crew Motorfest, The First Descendant, and The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
Conclusion
With notable improvements such as faster ray tracing, improved GPU performance, and AI upscaling, the PS5 Pro provides a more engaging gaming experience. Some players are dissatisfied with the PS5 Pro’s lack of a disc drive. Overall, it is a powerful next-generation system that honors the legacy of Sony video games.
