Random: Super Smash Bros Maker Masahiro Sakurai Says He Bought a PS5 Pro Today | Push Square

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Industry icon Masahiro Sakurai – the eternally young creator of the Super Smash Bros franchise and founder of Sora Ltd – plunged deep into his wallet today to purchase a PS5 Pro console. “I bought it,” he wrote on social media, next to an image of the supercharged system’s box.

While the new system has sparked global debate for its £700/$700 price point, it’s particularly expensive in Sony’s native Japan, where it retails for an eye-watering ¥119,980 (~$780). That tag comes with additional sticker shock when you consider the current economic climate in Japan on top.

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Nevertheless, the Super Smash Bros series has sold almost 75 million copies worldwide, so we’re confident Sakurai’s bank balance will cope.

Which game do you think he’ll be playing first? He was notoriously hot on Astro Bot earlier in the year, but seeing as the Team ASOBI title has not yet been enhanced for Sony’s new system, our money’s on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – both Cloud and Sephiroth are in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, after all.

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

Imagine Breathe of the wilds being on the Pro… Lord have mercy

I remember Sakurai talking in one of his videos about owning every console and enjoying a wide array of games.

Uh-oh...Sony has convinced him to remake PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. I can't take this; I need a moment.

@Deadlyblack As one should — well, at least the «wide array of games» part (I understand not everyone can afford multiple consoles).

@GamingFan4Lyf Not enough hours in the day either.

@get2sammyb Agreed! That is why I disciplined myself to playing one game at a time until I finished it.

Honestly, it takes forever to get