PlayStation seems to be hinting at the imminent arrival of the PlayStation 5 Pro, corroborating some long-standing rumors. This console generation has progressed more slowly than its predecessors, potentially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on studios at the cycle’s outset and the increasing time required to develop games over the past decade. Historically, the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are at the midpoint of their lifecycle. This has led many to anticipate upcoming console revisions, which now appear to be on the horizon.
Recently, PlayStation unveiled some plans for its 30th anniversary. Although the announcements weren’t groundbreaking, it seems the gaming titan is subtly hinting at more significant news. Observant fans, such as Wario64 on X (formerly known as Twitter), noticed a console in one of the graphics that hasn’t been officially announced yet.
This console resembles a PlayStation 5 but with additional features, aligning with the design that recently leaked for the rumored PS5 Pro. While whispers of this console have circulated for some time, it appears PlayStation is preparing for its official unveiling.
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In the previous generation, both PlayStation and Xbox introduced more powerful versions of their consoles, offering enhancements like 4K resolution and higher frame rates in certain games. This mid-generation upgrade proved successful, leading many to anticipate similar revisions this time around. Currently, there are only general speculations about the PS5 Pro’s capabilities, but further details might be revealed soon. There are rumors of a new State of Play event in September, which seems a plausible occasion for a PS5 Pro announcement.
Back in 2016, PlayStation unveiled the PS4 Pro around the same time and swiftly released it in November of that year. A PS5 Pro release would likely follow a similar timeline. As it is not a completely new console like a hypothetical PlayStation 6, it doesn’t require an extensive lead-up or a major marketing campaign. This fall, PlayStation doesn’t have any major exclusives slated for release aside from LEGO Horizon Adventures and Astro Bot. However, PlayStation might align with other significant releases like Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Regardless, it seems PlayStation is aware that fans not only know about the PS5 Pro’s existence but also its design.
There are rumblings of a new State of Play in September, making it a plausible venue for a PS5 Pro announcement.
Perhaps PlayStation has another surprise game to unveil during the potential PS5 Pro reveal event. Currently, the specifics of the console’s power remain unknown, but with major titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 on the horizon, the PS5 Pro is likely to offer the best experience for some of the generation’s biggest games in its latter half.
Source: Wario64
PlayStation 5
The fifth flagship video game console from Sony Computer Entertainment, the PlayStation 5, is a part of the ninth generation of consoles. The console features full backwards compatibility with PlayStation 4 games and features a digital storefront that gives access to older generations. The console can output images at 4K resolution, with alternative options including 1440p at 120 frames per second for gameplay. This console is also known for implementing 3D audio, which allows headphones to be connected to the console for simulated spatially accurate audio.
