Tom’s Guide Verdict
PS5 Pro is a powerful refresh of the base PS5 hardware.
The case for the PS5 Pro is a curious one.
ThePS4 Prohad a clear and concise pitch: Bringing 4K gaming to the PlayStation ecosystem.
However, the PS5 Pro is not a generational leap.
Dont mistake this new machine for the practically inevitablePS6.
However, for everybody else, things get a little more complicated.
So if youre wondering whether to go Pro or not, lets dive into my full PS5 Pro review.
Plus, new titles are being rapidly added to the list.
This offers players the best of both worlds.
Another buzzword surrounding the PS5 Pro is ray-tracing, and its here youll notice the biggest difference.
Dont expect the PS5 Pro to deliver transformative results.
This is a console designed for those who obsess over micro details.
This eliminates the need to purchase an additional drive for all but the most dedicated users.
In short, theres no correct answer here.
But for price-conscious consumers, its a much tougher sell.
Especially as the graphical results are solid, but not so spectacular to be essential.
However, the decision to make the PS5 Pro digital only is disappointing.
The PS5 Pro also doesnt include a vertical stand.
This is another separate purchase for $29.
It was only the base PS5 model released in November 2020 that switched things up in this regard.
At least the PS5 Pro comes with two clear plastic legs used to sit the console horizontally.
However, I can only recommend the PS5 Pro with some pretty significant caveats.
Plus, the lack of a disc drive is disappointing.
When youre purchasing a very premium product you likely want all the extras included.
But more budget-conscious console players shouldnt feel despondent about being stuck with a technically inferior machine.
