We now know that Sony is going to launch Project Q, a PS5-dependent gaming handheld later in 2023. That means the PS5 Pro or Slim is likely to be with us in 2024 or 2025. Following the launch of the PS4 in November 2013, the PlayStation 4 Slim and higher-end PlayStation 4 Pro both appeared in September 2016.
Reports suggest Sony is working on a mid-cycle upgrade on the popular PS5 console, which will likely be called the PS5 Pro. Sony hasn't confirmed this just yet, but it's possible that we may see it arrive by the end of 2024.
That means the PS5 Pro will replace the current-gen PS5 and launch at the same price of $499 in the market in 2024.
When is the PS5 Pro release date? The PS5 Pro is expected to come out around Q4 2024, so between October–December. This would see it release nearly a full four years following the base model of the console.
TCL has claimed that PS5 Pro will offer up to 120 FPS gameplay at 2160p resolution and it will be capable of playing games in 8K. The electronics company has also said that the PS5 Pro chip could be equivalent to the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT GPU.
While all feature Radeon chips, the standard PS4's GPU is capable of 1.84 TFLOPS, the PS4 Pro 4.20 TFLOPS. In comparison, the PS5 has 10.3 TFLOPS of power (running across 36 compute units) available for developers to make the most of.
PS5 games will run at a variety of framerates, including 60fps (See Also: Will PS5 Games Be 60 Frames-Per-Second?). However, Sony's new-gen system also supports 120fps, so we've compiled a list of all PS5 games running at 120fps as part of our PS5 guide.
Both PlayStation 5 models deliver the same gaming performance, but the standard PS5 could offer more value in the long run depending on your buying habits. It costs an extra $100, but it lets you play old PS4 discs, used copies of games, and borrowed discs from friends, which might end up saving you money over time.
How many years should the PS5 last? PS5 will have at least seven-year shelf life as PS6 won't appear before 2027, says report.
Best Monitor For PS5
While the console can't take full advantage of the monitor's high 240Hz refresh rate, you can still play 4k games up to 120 fps without issue, thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. Its 240Hz refresh rate is also great if you want to use it for PC gaming.
The PS5 Digital Edition costs $399.99. The standard PS5 with a disc drive costs $499.99. The disc-drive PS5 matches the price of the Xbox Series X.
Though all PS5 consoles have 4K and HDR capabilities, the availability of image quality depends on your home entertainment setup.
What Colors Does The PS5 Have? With the Midnight Black and Cosmic Red already available for purchase, a trailer released by Sony shows a new set of variants expected to hit the stores soon.
While a typical PS5 controller will cost you around $70, the new DualSense Edge, which comes with some accessories, is $200.
In most cases, you can pre-order an item on direct.playstation.com up to 4 days prior to the scheduled release date and time. After placing your order, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing an order reference number.
The PlayStation 5 comes in 2 versions. There's the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. The PS5 has a disc tray and the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition doesn't, and the size of the consoles also differs.
The Future of the PS5
The PS5 Shortage will likely last through 2023 so long as the semiconductor shortage and scalpers continue to impact supply and availability. It will still be quite some time before you can walk into your local electronics store and walk out with a PS5 unscathed.
We now know that Sony is going to launch Project Q, a PS5-dependent gaming handheld later in 2023. That means the PS5 Pro or Slim is likely to be with us in 2024 or 2025.
PS6 release: This is the key year for Sony
Whether the PS6 will arrive in late 2027, or sometime over the following years, isn't clear. It's also too early for these plans to be set in stone, and a lot of things could change over the next 4-plus years.
So, in the long run, the PS5 is going to provide you with a much faster gaming experience. If you're trying to decide whether to get the PS5 or the Xbox Series X this generation and speed is important for you, go for the PS5.
Yes, the PS5 is worth buying. Now more than ever, Sony's latest console is worth your investment and there has never been a better time to upgrade. Everything about the PS5 screams next-gen.
You probably aren't going to notice a graphical difference between the two in most games. They're both capable of running games in 4K resolution at up to 120 frames per second. (Both Sony and Microsoft say the consoles are capable of 8K in theory, but the option isn't available now without an asterisk.)
Playing on PS5 with patch 1.23 doubles the frame-rate to 60 frames-per-second, increases resolution from 1080p to 1440p, and improves graphical quality.
To experience 120fps PS5 games, you'll need a TV or monitor with an HDMI 2.1 port. The easiest way to see if your display supports high frame rates is to head to the PS5's settings and then click on 'Screen and Video'. From the 'Video Output' submenu, scroll down to 'Enable 120 Hz Output'.