PS5 Pro Launch Falls Flat: 'Not Worth Buying' $700 Console Missing a Beat (and a Disk Drive)

The PlayStation 5 Pro has finally been announced, but the news hasn't been met with the excitement Sony had hoped for. The console's specs and price have been confirmed, and many gamers feel underwhelmed.

The PS5 Pro will launch on November 7, 2024, and retail at $699.99, a significant increase from the original PS5's launch price of $499. The console's specs have also been revealed, with an upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling. However, many gamers feel the upgrades aren't enough to justify the high price tag.

What PS5 Users Are Saying

Despite the upgrades, many gamers are disappointed with the PS5 Pro's price and specs. Some are feeling that the console doesn't offer enough of an improvement over the original PS5, while the high price tag simply puts others off.

The PS5 Pro's price and specs have been compared to those of the Xbox Series X and S, with some gamers feeling that Microsoft's consoles offer more value for money. The Xbox Series X, for example, offers a more powerful GPU and more storage for a lower price than the PS5 Pro.

PS5 Pro Runs Better Graphics for PS4 Games

Apart from the price and the absence of a disk drive, gamers are also not impressed that Sony used a PS4 game to demo the console. One of the features that they want to highlight is the PS5 Pro's ability to stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games.

It remains to be seen how the PS5 Pro will perform in the market, but for now, many gamers are not pleased with the console's price and specs.