Review: PS5 Pro - An Impressive Yet Inconsistent Upgrade

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From day one, the PS5 Pro has lacked the clear cut sales pitch that its mid-gen predecessor had. It’s offering 4K, ray tracing, and higher frame rates, all of which are technically available on the base model. But the Pro part of PS5 Pro wants to bring all those features together so you don’t need to choose between them. Except, it only does that some of the time, resulting in an inconsistent experience that both impresses and underwhelms. Of course, potential is the name of the game here, and the Pro's future is full of it.

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1. 1.What Is the PS5 Pro?
2. 2.What’s in the PS5 Pro Box?
3. 3.What Are the PS5 Pro’s Main Features?
4. 4.Can You Actually Tell the Difference Between PS5 and PS5 Pro?
5. 5.Do You Still Need to Choose Between Performance or Fidelity Modes on the PS5 Pro?
6. 6.Should You Buy a PS5 Pro or PC?
7. 7.Should You Buy the PS5 Pro?
   1. 7.1.Did you buy a PS5 Pro?

What Is the PS5 Pro?

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The PS5 Pro is the mid-generation upgrade from Sony that boosts the performance and resolution of your favourite PS5 games. With an upgraded GPU, the introduction of advanced ray tracing, and an AI upscaler called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), it hopes to eradicate the need to choose between fidelity and performance modes. The PS5 Pro comes in at £699.99 and $699.99.