Rumor: PS5 Pro Console Could Be Coming Next Year
On November 12, 2020, Sony officially launched its long-awaited PlayStation 5 console. The beefy PlayStation hardware launched in the middle of a pandemic, however, and shipping issues mixed with component shortages have kept the PS5 out of the hands of many prospective gamers. Yet if a new rumor is to be believed, the slow rollout of the PS5 isn't impeding Sony's plans to continue iterating on hardware. A new report claims that a PlayStation 5 Pro console could be arriving as soon as late 2023.
The report originates from the YouTube channel RedGamingTech, an outlet covering PC and console hardware news with a reputation for AMD scoops. According to RedGamingTech, Sony is currently developing a PlayStation 5 Pro console with a tentative release window of late 2023 or early 2024. Another source told them that 2024 was the correct time frame for the PS5 Pro's release.
Rumor: Sony Has PS5 Pro Model in the Works
Further, multiple sources are said to have provided early details on the PS5 Pro's hardware and performance. The PS5 Pro's standard performance should improve around 2x over the PS5, while ray tracing performance could improve by 2.5x. The AMD chip is said to be built on the company's 5nm process, though one source did say it was actually made using the 4nm process. The PS5 Pro's focus will have a reinvigorated focus on ray tracing, as well as robust support for its virtual reality headset.
While standing by their sources, RedGamingTech does acknowledge that some of what they've heard does clash with details learned about the PlayStation 5 Slim. The slimmer PS5 is rumored to be releasing around the same time, using chip factories that would likely be used for PS5 Pro chips if it was in development. Plans can always be
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