Sony PlayStation 5 slim Digital Edition 

To put it gently, the current console generation has been different. Both Sony and Microsoft released consoles in the midst of a worldwide epidemic in late 2020, while Nintendo released their phenomenally popular Switch in 2017. 

For the first year or two, stock was a big problem since supply chains were hindered and there was a significant chip shortage as a result. As a result, many consumers choose not to update to the PS5 or Xbox Series X and S.

As a result, newer games have also been available for longer on older systems (such as the PS4 and Xbox One). Sony has made the decision to move on with the Sony PlayStation 5 slim, while Xbox has chosen not to upgrade to a mid-generation model.

Meeting the promised barrier of 60 frames per second (fps) at a 4K screen has been the biggest challenge for developers this generation.

As a result, the resolution frequently suffered in order to achieve 60 frames per second, making the experience smoother but less clear. There is a quality setting that can achieve 4K resolution at 30 frames per second for people who want higher resolution.

Now for the PS5 Pro. Developers are no longer forced to choose between resolution and frames per second. A game that has been patched to make it PS5 Pro upgraded gives you the best of both worlds: 4K clarity and 60 frames per second.

Depending on the game, games can also run faster than 60 frames per second if your TV has a variable refresh rate (VRR).

Additionally, the Pro has 2TB (terabytes) instead of the 825GB of the standard Sony PlayStation 5 slim, and it supports Wi-Fi 7, which means that games will download more quickly.

In terms of design, it falls in between the Sony PlayStation 5 slim and the original PS5. It maintains the slimmer form factor of the PS5, but being the same height as the basic model. Additionally, vents have been added to the sides, which improve airflow and add a unique look. Unfortunately, Sony PlayStation 5 slim console is purely digital and does not come with a stand. 

Either you have to do without physical games or buy a disc drive separately down the line.

Smooth operator

In terms of what is happening underneath the hood, what allows Sony PlayStation 5 slim to not compromise resolution with higher framrates is their new AI-driven upscaling system called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR).

Enhanced experience

But what does all of this imply for the games? The higher resolution is the most noticeable change while playing Sony PlayStation 5 slim upgraded games.

It sometimes gives the impression of having a strong PC that produces games with more realism and clarity.

A built-in function that improves PS4 games exists, but the issue is that no list of titles it works with is provided, and the ones that do have very little effect.

Sony has published a list of more than 50 titles that utilize the new capabilities of the PS5 Pro, and more are anticipated to be revealed in the future.

These include the likes of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Horizon Forbidden West and Spider-Man 2.

One of the titles that gains the most from the console update is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, speaking of which. Both 30 and 60 frames per second were available in the original game.

Many individuals complained that the resolution in performance mode was poor, describing it as "blurry"—that is, with less detail and muddier textures.

Fortunately, the new flexibility mode on the PS5 Pro mostly fixes those problems. Instead of being hazy, the world around you is brimming with life and the textures are much crisper.

sony ps5 pro 

More than 8,500 PS4® titles are compatible with the PS5 Pro system. You may experience quicker and more fluid frame rates in some of the best games on the PS4 and PS5 consoles by using the PS5 Pro version of the Game Boost function. With the PS5 Pro's support for Wi-Fi 7, you can use additional bandwidth to enhance transfer rates with your compatible router, which will result in lower latency and more stable online gaming. T

The Sony PS5 Pro's three main improvements—an enhanced GPU, sophisticated ray tracing, and PSSR—help to close the gap between Fidelity and Performance modes. According the paper, the PS5 Pro should boast two to three times quicker ray trace processing, up to 45% faster rendering performance, and 4K graphics owing to an AI upscaler. In other words, you can get a game like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to run at 60 frames per second in 4K with ray tracing enabled. Very good. 

Performance may be further improved with the Sony PS5 Pro's wide support for Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on compatible displays. Ray tracing, up to 90 frames per second, and upscaled 4K are now features in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered. On the other hand, games like Lies of P and Resident Evil Village now support 120 frames per second.Furthermore, several games, such Gran Turismo 7, F1 24, and No Man's Sky, now support 8K; however, this clearly depends on owning an 8K screen. Though only few VR games have been improved as of launch, all of these improvements may also be applied to PSVR2 games. 

A game must be PS5 Pro Enhanced in order to receive any of these enhancements. During the launch time, a vast selection of almost 100 games will be accessible, and support is anticipated to be added for the majority of future significant titles. The Pro does appear to provide more consistent frame rates for some unsupported titles, such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy 16, although there aren't any significant changes for these kinds of games. Finally, hundreds of PS4 titles may have their visuals sharpened with the PS5 Pro Game Boost. However, testing has shown that these improvements are very minor, so don't expect Bloodborne to operate at 60 frames per second. 

The DualSense controller that comes with the Pro is identical to that of the PS5; there are no improvements. (There is already a step-up DualSense Edge controller.) The optical disc drive is absent from the Pro. A bigger 2TB solid-state drive is used instead, and enlarged M2 SSDs are also supported. The identical optical drives that are compatible with the latest PS5 versions may be added individually. One of those could be detached, or a new one could be purchased. The Pro's enhanced Wi-Fi 7 connectivity should result in speedier downloads if your router supports it, and the lack of an optical drive standard feels like a declaration that digital games are now the norm.

PS5 Pro updated games

Although this list is sure to grow, here are the games Sony has confirmed so far:

• Alan Wake 2

• Assassin's Creed: Shadows

• Demon's Souls

• Dragon's Dogma 2

• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

• Gran Turismo 7

• Hogwarts Legacy

• Horizon Forbidden West

• Marvel's Spider-Man 2

• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

• The Crew Motorfest

• The First Descendant

• The Last of Us Part I

• The Last of Us Part II Remastered

• Until Dawn

What's included in the PS5 Pro box 

PS5 Pro console

DualSense controller

HDMI, USB-C and power cables

Horizontal stand feet

Sony Playstation 5 slim features

Slim Design: The PS5 offers gamers strong gaming technologies in a stylish, small console style. 1TB of Storage: With 1TB of SSD storage built in, you can have your favorite games ready and waiting for you to start playing. 

Ultra-High Speed SSD: Play PS5 games with almost instantaneous load times to make the most of your play sessions.

Integrated I/O: The PS5 console's technologies have been specially integrated to enable developers to swiftly retrieve data from the SSD, enabling them to create games in previously unattainable ways. With the help of Ray Tracing, which simulates individual light rays to produce realistic shadows and reflections in PS5 games, you can immerse yourself in worlds with a new degree of realism. 

4K-TV Gaming: Use your gorgeous 4K TV to play your favorite PS5 games. 120Hz output at up to 120 frames per second: With support for 120Hz output on 4K monitors, you can play compatible games at a high frame rate of up to 120 fps with fluidity. 

HDR Technology: Supported PS5 games show an incredibly vivid and realistic color spectrum on an HDR TV. Experience soundscapes that seem to emanate from all directions with Tempest 3D AudioTech. Tempest 3D AudioTech makes your environment come to life in compatible games.

Haptic Feedback: Certain PS5 games include haptic feedback with the DualSense wireless controller, and dynamic sensory feedback allows you to experience the consequences and impact of your in-game actions. Adaptive Triggers: In certain PS5 games, learn to use immersive adaptive triggers with dynamic resistance levels that replicate the physical effects of in-game activities.

Includes ASTRO’S: The playroom In this game, which is available to all PS5 console owners, explore four worlds that each include creative gameplay that makes use of the DualSense wireless controller's many functions.

Should You Buy the PS5 Pro?

Several factors determine whether the PS5 Pro is worth buying. Televisions without VRR would lose out on a lot of that additional power depending on the screen you're using. One of the Pro's biggest shocks is its consistently better frame rates. The PS5 Pro experience was frequently enhanced by the LG OLED television's capabilities, which we used for our gameplay.

Second, there are significant differences in the game improvements. While Lords of the Fallen was one of the most remarkable and practical updates, we can't claim that any of the enhancements made to Alan Wake 2 really impressed us. As a result, you ought to think about the kinds of games you want to play on the Pro. Do you try to stay up to date with the latest releases, or is your PS5 an EA Sports FC 25 machine? Consider which games you would spend the most time playing and whether or not they would get any kind of update.

Finally, the future is something we must think about but cannot yet wager on. Even though there are a lot of titles in the current improved lineup, all of them have been updated to suit the PS5 Pro. With games created with the Pro in mind, we can envision the potential of the device being built upon in 2025 and beyond. We're only speculating at this time, but we can think of one specific release that should happen next year that may demonstrate the value of the Pro and highlight the shortcomings of the standard model's performance.

Do your current games run more smoothly on the Pro? Indeed. Are they more attractive than before? Yes, in a lot of instances. However, does that imply that the upgrading is worthwhile? We assume that if you have read thus far, you already know the answer to that query.

With the greatest screens for gaming, the PS5 Pro is a specialized device for tech fans. That describes us in this case, and we have generally appreciated using this upgraded PS5. You would be better off waiting for the inevitable PS6 if you're still satisfied with what your base PS5 can give and if you don't have a 120 Hz monitor.

FAQ'S

Is Sony making a PS5 Slim?

The PS5 Slim is more of a replacement than an addition to the range, in contrast to previous midcycle upgrades like the PS4 Pro. Only the Slim will be available when the original's stock runs out.

Is the PS5 Slim 4K or 8K?

Both 4K 120Hz visual output and the HDMI 2.1 protocol are supported by the PS5 console.

Is PS5 Slim weaker than PS5?

The PS5 Slim offers the same robust features as the PS5, with the exception of modest physical modifications and a little extra internal storage. Both consoles include an AMD Zen 2-based CPU with eight cores running at 3.5GHz (variable frequency), 4K graphics, and 120FPS gaming.

Can PS5 Slim play discs?

Upgrade your PlayStation®5 Digital Edition system (model group: slim)* with a disc drive. Play PS5® games and a huge selection of PS4® games on Blu-rayTM Disc. Take pleasure in viewing films and television series on DVDs, Blu-ray™ Discs, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Discs.

Why is PS5 Pro better?

Even though it's not a completely new PS5 version, I find the thinner design, bigger SSD, and enhanced performance to be compelling enough

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