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The PS5 Pro has arrived and packs enough power to make thebest PS5 gameslook and run their best.
But over the years, its started to fall behind even some lower-end gaming PCs.
The upgraded CPU certainly makes a difference in the games I played.
This is the smoothest Ive seen these titles run.
Fidelity Pro mode in games outputs at 4K resolution while Performance Pro upscales to 4K from 1440p.
I love swinging around Times Square in Spider-Man 2 and seeing all the reflections on glass buildings.
It makes my hometown city feel more realistic.
Natural environments like those in Horizon Zero Dawn Remake also look phenomenal thanks to the PS5 Pros enhanced visuals.
More storage
One of my biggest pet peeves with the PS5 was its skimpy storage capacity.
Thankfully, the PS5 Pro packs much more storage.
Out of the box, the PS5 Pro has a 2TB SSD.
Even accounting for games with huge file sizes, that’s much more space for games.
For most players, 2TB of storage should be plenty.
I downloaded five games to test the PS5 Pro and still had well over 1TB of space left over.
That means it will take a long time to fill up the SSD, which is awesome.
Im really glad Sony didnt skimp on storage with the PS5 Pro.
While the current PS5 with a disc drive costs $499, the PS5 Pro costs $699.
For that, you get the console, a DualSense controller and a digital copy ofAstros Playroom.
I havent seen a console cost this much since the Neo-Geo back in the mid-90s.
Like that system, the PS5 Pro targets enthusiast gamers and first adopters.
While thats small consolation for peoples wallets, the high price somewhat makes sense in that regard.
Still, if youre considering getting a PS5 Pro, the cost will probably make you think twice.
You might feel cheated since youll still have to decide between sharper graphics or smoother gameplay.
I should note that some games likeThe Last of UsII Remastered do offer a single PS5 Pro mode.
That tells me that it will be up to developers how they wish to implement Pro features.
If youre like me and like tinkering with visual parameters, this might not be an issue.
You also get nearly every third-party game available on other systems.
Given the PS5s popularity, you get a boatload of games to choose from.
Yes, those modes are upgraded on PS5 Pro, but theyre still good on PS5.
In the end, the PS5 is still an awesome system for most people.
Hardcore PlayStation enthusiasts will no doubt fall in love with this powerful system.
The performance boosts are nice, but they aren’t critical to enjoying your games.
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