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A year after its release, the PS5 Pro offers some benefits for high-end gamers with 4K TVs, but overall, many games show little to no improvement, and the high price tag makes it hard to recommend for most users.
Obsidian has temporarily replaced Sony's PSSR upscaling technology with TSR in a patch for The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5 Pro to improve visual issues and stability, while also fixing various bugs and progression problems, though no performance improvements have been announced.
The PS5 remake of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater received a new multiplayer mode blending hide-and-seek with deathmatch, along with an update allowing PS5 Pro users to choose between Performance and Quality modes to improve frame rate stability, alongside bug fixes and performance improvements.
The PS5 Pro does not offer performance improvements over the base PS5 for The Outer Worlds 2, with issues like image quality degradation, frame pacing, and screen tearing, making it a poor choice for playing the game at launch, despite the game's overall positive reception.
Sony has released a slightly improved PS5 Pro model featuring reduced weight, increased energy efficiency, and quieter operation, but the upgrades are minor and the price remains higher than the original.
Remedy has released a new patch for the PS5 version of Control, adding support for PS5 Pro features, unlocking frame rates, and offering new gear and visual enhancements, making the game even more optimized for next-gen consoles.
Amazon has discounted the renewed PS5 Pro to $620 for Prime Day, offering a significant saving from its usual price, with the console featuring upgraded hardware like better ray-tracing, a larger GPU, and 2TB storage. While this is a good deal, prices were even lower during Prime Day in July, so shoppers might want to wait for further discounts or act quickly before the current deal sells out.
Leaked information suggests Sony may introduce a new version of the DualSense controller, called 'V3', potentially featuring replaceable batteries, possibly aligning with a new PS5 Pro. This change could address past battery life issues, moving away from the built-in rechargeable design to a more flexible solution, similar to Xbox's approach.
Ghost of Yotei for PS5 Pro demonstrates successful hardware utilization with four distinct graphics modes, showcasing improved performance and visuals compared to the base PS5, and addressing previous criticisms of PS5 Pro's upscaling technology.
Silent Hill F on PS5 Pro faces performance issues, including shimmering caused by the AI upscaling technique PSSR and micro-stutters, which require a fix from Konami to improve the gaming experience.
Scalpers quickly sold out of limited edition Ghost of Yotei PS5 Pro covers, reselling them on eBay at significantly higher prices, highlighting ongoing issues with scalping in the gaming industry and raising questions about how to protect consumers.
No Man's Sky is the first PS VR2 game to utilize PS5 Pro's PSSR AI upscaling, enhancing image clarity and detail in VR, thanks to a close collaboration with Sony. The update also introduces a new 'Corvette' ship for multiplayer exploration. This development marks a significant step in leveraging PS5 Pro's capabilities for high-fidelity VR gaming.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's PS5 and PS5 Pro versions face significant performance issues, with the game struggling to maintain 60 FPS and sometimes dropping to 30 FPS, especially on the Pro, leading to disappointment among players and calls for optimization improvements.
A new video compares the graphics of WWE 2K25 on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 Pro, showing similar visuals with minor differences such as higher resolution and lighting effects on the PS5 Pro version.