DLSS 5 Backfires as AI-Upscaling Debate Heats Up With PS5 Pro Spotlight

Nvidia unveiled its DLSS 5 upscaler on the same day Sony revealed PS5 Pro’s PSSR 2, triggering debate over AI-driven upscaling after early side-by-sides showed Grace and other characters looking noticeably altered. Nvidia says DLSS 5 preserves original assets and includes developer-controlled intensity and color grading, but critics liken the results to AI-generated imagery. The tech is currently limited to RTX 50‑series GPUs and isn’t shipping this year, as PS5 Pro’s upgrade continues to draw praise and as AMD’s FSR and Sony’s PSSR compete in the space.