Get Ready for the PS5 Pro: Here’s What We Know About Preordering

If you’re a serious gamer, you’re probably waiting for the release of the PlayStation 5 Pro with much anticipation. Gamers have been speculating about the latest iteration of Sony’s innovative gaming console for some time now, and the company finally shared news about the PS5 Pro today. CNET editor Scott Stein already got some hands-on time with the new console and was able to do a side-by-side comparison with the existing PlayStation 5. Now, we’ve learned you can officially preorder the PS5 Pro beginning Sep. 26, 2024.

The first-ever PS5 was released in 2020, and the PS5 Pro includes some fantastic upgrades over the first edition, including clearer and more lifelike images. Sony upgraded the GPU on the PS5 Pro for memory that’s 28% faster than the current PS5. Additional upgrades include 67% more compute units and advanced ray tracing so you can get faster light rays as you play. The PS5 Pro also displays graphics with faster frame rates to produce crisp visuals while playing even the most action-filled games. The PS5 Pro is capable of refresh rates of up to 120Hz and includes Tempest 3D audio tech for an immersive soundscape.

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You can preorder the PS5 Pro directly from Sony on Sep. 26, but the retail price of $699.99 will be available on Nov. 7. Your purchase will include a preinstalled copy of Astro’s Playroom, a DualSense controller and 2TB of storage space so you can save all of your games. The PS5 Pro is discless, but you’ll be able to buy a separate disc drive so you can play your favorite classic games.

We’ll keep monitoring all PS5 Pro-related news so you can be ready to preorder as the big day gets closer. In the meantime, check out our list of the best PlayStation deals if you want to pick up a new game or accessory for your current console.