Tag: PS5 Pro
News Fans Frustrated with Avatar's Disappointing PS5 Pro Patch
PSSR reducing image quality
Ubisoft has today patched official PS5 Pro support into Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, allowing it to run at 60 frames-per-second in its Quality Mode. The internal resolution has been increased when running on Sony's enhanced system, and PSSR is also in effect. PS5 Pro owners will experience "better quality and...
News Gran Turismo 7 Lauded as 'One of the Best PS5 Pro' Games Yet
So says tech experts Digital Foundry
Polyphony Digital's driving simulator Gran Turismo 7 has been praised as "one of the best PS5 Pro" enhanced games to date, with "basically every feature of the new console fully utilised", according to Digital Foundry. The tech experts have delivered their verdict following last week's PS5 Pro update, and have...
Talking Point What Do You Think of the PS5 Pro, Three Weeks Later?
Pro-fessional opinions
The PS5 Pro is almost three weeks old at the time of writing this article, having released on the 7th November — and we think it's time to weigh up our early thoughts on Sony's supercharged system. At $700 / £700, the Pro's pricing still makes our eyes water, even though we've been playing games on the thing for the best...
News Remedy Still Working on Alan Wake 2 PS5 Pro Patch Enhancements
As normal PS5 update goes live
A new Alan Wake 2 update has been deployed today on PS5, though you won't find any PS5 Pro-specific enhancements in its patch notes. Remedy has said it needs more time to research "a few things on the Pro when it comes to improved performance" as the update available at the PS5 Pro's launch made the Performance Mode...
News Silent Hill 2 Patch 1.06 Fails to Fix PS5 Pro Problems
Graphical issues remain on PS5 Pro
Bloober Team has today released a new update for Silent Hill 2 that intends to fix the issues the title is facing when it is played on PS5 Pro. It's available to download now and weighs in at 517.1 MB, but it appears that anyone playing on the new upgraded console shouldn't get their hopes up too much for the...
News 'No Plans' for Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Patch, CD Projekt Red Confirms
The rebel path
Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it currently has "no plans" for a PS5 Pro-specific update. Many fans of the open world RPG have questioned the possibility, but the studio has only just made its stance clear via a reply on X. For what it's worth, we actually got in touch with the company's PR team months...
News Silent Hill 2 PS5 Pro Issues Are Being Worked on, Dev Confirms
Polish dev aware of problems
Silent Hill 2 studio Bloober Team has acknowledged the problems affecting the game when running on PS5 Pro, stating it's working on a fix. Last month's horror remake is one of a few titles facing graphical flaws when played on Sony's new upgraded console, with reports of reflections constantly flickering on-screen. Now,...
Review PS5 Pro - An Impressive Yet Inconsistent Upgrade
Pro price, pro performance
From day one, the PS5 Pro has lacked the clear cut sales pitch that its mid-gen predecessor had. It’s offering 4K, ray tracing, and higher frame rates, all of which are technically available on the base model. But the Pro part of PS5 Pro wants to bring all those features together so you don’t need to choose between...
News PS5 Pro Enhanced, PS Store Situation Devolves into Confusing Mess
It was always going to be this way
We love order, systems, and routines, everything in its proper place. Using the PS Store for anything meaningful, then, has always been an exercise in frustration. We allowed ourselves to think that perhaps in the age of the PS5 Pro, the PS Store page specifically set aside for games enhanced on Sony's new machine...
News PS5 Pro Gives Dying Light 2 Improved Graphics Modes, Better Resolutions
Coming to PS Plus Extra next week
Techland has provided details covering its recent PS5 Pro patch for Dying Light 2, revealing exactly how the open world zombie game takes advantage of the new console. It works to significantly enhance all four of the pre-existing graphics modes, either increasing their resolution or adding new features. No matter...
News Dead Rising Remaster Adds PS5 Pro Support, Casual Mode
Reflections never looked better
A recent update for the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster has added PS5 Pro support to the undead mall explorer, with the most notable feature being ray tracing. A new toggle in the options menu lets you activate "more realistic reflections on glass and water surfaces", of which there are many in the game. The official Dead...
Hands On Spider-Man 2 All in on Ray Tracing for PS5 Pro
Fidelity Pro vs Performance Pro
Given that Insomniac Games only just released Marvel's Spider-Man 2 one year ago with fantastic graphics and options for frame rate enthusiasts, the chances the studio would be able to tap into an entirely new level of visual quality on PS5 Pro were slim. Therefore, it has taken a different route as it looks to...
Hands On PS5 Pro Injects More Magic into Hogwarts Legacy
Ray tracing the star of PS5 Pro update
Due to the sheer amount of content open world titles generally have to render at any one time, it's a lot more difficult for them to be deemed visually spectacular. Many on PS5 are more than competent, but pit them against the linear, story-focused experiences of Sony's first-party teams and they will almost...
Hands On The Last of Us 2 Marries Visuals and Frame Rate in PS5 Pro Game Changer
Best of both worlds on offer
The very first game Sony chose to market its upgraded PS5 Pro console alongside during its short reveal video was The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which at the time, felt like a double-edged sword. Its outstanding quality means hardcore PS5 owners are always open to a replay of the Naughty Dog game, but from a visual...
Guide How to Enable PS5 Pro Modes and Settings
Where to find PS5 Pro options and settings
How do you enable PS5 Pro modes and settings? With the newly upgraded PS5 console from Sony now available, you'll want to know how to take full advantage of it. In this guide, we'll reveal how to enable PS5 Pro modes and settings. How Do You Enable PS5 Pro Modes and Settings?: In almost all cases, PS5...
Hands On The Crew Motorfest Has Never Looked Better Thanks to the PS5 Pro
The Fast and the Glorious
We’re big fans of The Crew Motorfest here, so we were pleased to see a PS5 Pro Enhanced version announced alongside Sony’s new console. With the Pro finally here, we took to the well worn roads of Hawaii to see if the upgrade was up to much. Ubisoft’s racer was already a looker on the base PS5, but it asked the...
Guide All PS5 Pro Enhanced Games
Every game with support for Sony's new hardware
Sony’s new PS5 Pro hardware will make games look and run better. While it’ll be mandatory to support the new system moving forwards, many developers are taking the opportunity to upgrade existing games with patches. On this page, as part of our PS5 guide, we’ll be keeping tabs on all the titles...
Guide How to Transfer Data from PS5 to PS5 Pro
All data, games, saves, and media covered
How do you transfer data from PS5 to PS5 Pro? With some base PS5 owners looking to upgrade their own PlayStation hardware to what PS5 Pro offers, the topic of your current data and how it's transferred to the upgraded console quickly arises. In this guide, we're going to reveal how to transfer data from PS5...
Hands On Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy 16, and Metaphor: ReFantazio All Get a Boost on PS5 Pro
Frame raters
We've spent the last couple of days putting games like Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth through their paces on PS5 Pro. Those titles have been handed dedicated updates so that they can take advantage of Sony's supercharged system — but what about popular PS5 games that haven't been Pro-patched? In theory, unpatched titles...
News PS Store Makes Launch Day Easy with Dedicated PS5 Pro Category
Enhanced on PS5 Pro
If you've got yourself a fancy new PS5 Pro, we've painstakingly put together a list of all the games that are enhanced on Sony's mid-gen upgrade. But if you want it right from the source, the PS Store now has a dedicated PS5 Pro category, live as soon as you boot up. Pulling up the PS5's PS Store, tab over to the "Latest"...
News Larian Studios Confirms Baldur's Gate 3's PS5 Pro Enhancements
Party-wide buffs
Attentive members of the community noticed last week that Baldur's Gate 3 would be enhanced on PS5 Pro, and now we have the specifics. Larian Studios says the game's Quality and Performance modes on Sony's shiny new hardware have been refined "to achieve crisp console visuals without sacrificing smooth performance." Timed to...
News Hypnotic PS5 Pro Boot Screen, Background Worth the Upgrade
Better than therapy
Today's the big day, with the PS5 Pro making its way into the hands of those willing to shell out for Sony's pricey mid-gen upgrade. While the main reason to pick one up remains the robust, muscular graphical gains the system provides, there is another: PS5 Pro owners can exclusively enjoy a fancy animated boot screen and...
Hands On Serious Pop-In the Only Problem with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Massive PS5 Pro Boost
Cloud nine
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was plagued by an astoundingly blurry performance mode when it first released on PS5 in February of this year. Obvious graphical limitations were put in place so that the RPG could run at 60 frames-per-second; it played just fine, but it could look rough outside of cutscenes. With the PS5 Pro, Rebirth has gained...
Hands On $700 Later and Dragon's Dogma 2 PS5 Pro Performance Is Still Far from Perfect
The cycle continues
Touted as a game that could greatly benefit from the PS5 Pro's arrival, Dragon's Dogma 2 takes advantage of Sony's new system through several graphics settings that were recently added via an update. Those familiar with Capcom's open world RPG will know that the title has struggled to attain smooth technical performance since...
Trust the Pro-cess
Well, here we are. Today marks the launch of a new PlayStation console — a mid-gen upgrade in the form of PS5 Pro. Boasting more capable internals and touting Sony's AI-powered PSSR, the angle is that the Pro will let you run PS5 games at higher resolutions without sacrificing performance. The best of both worlds, you could say,...
News PS5 Pro Has One of Its First 8K Games in No Man's Sky
8K at 30FPS, plus a 4K 60fps mode
Sony might not be shipping the PS5 Pro with an 8K logo on its outer packaging, but that doesn't stop a handful of titles from supporting the 7680 x 4320 resolution. Gran Turismo 7 was previously announced as one game with an 8K mode on PS5 Pro, and now Hello Games has added No Man's Sky to the list. At launch, from...
Update: Available now
Hoping to buy a PS5 Pro console? Sony's new supercharged PS5 console, the PS5 Pro, is now available at retail. It boasts an upgraded GPU, advanced raytracing, and an AI-based upscaling solution named PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. Originally exclusive to the PS Direct store, the system has now appeared at various...
Guide PS5 Pro vs PS5: Full Tech Specs Comparison
Is PS5 Pro more powerful than PS5?
Looking for a full tech specs comparison of PS5 Pro vs PS5? Since the upgraded console out of Sony is so expensive, you may be looking to learn exactly what $700 will get you over the base system. In this guide, we're going to present a PS5 Pro vs PS5: full tech specs comparison. PS5 Pro vs PS5: Full Tech Specs...
News The Sublime Silent Hill 2 Gets PS5 Pro Enhancements
PS5 Pro Enhanced tag spotted
Last month's excellent Silent Hill 2 remake will be treated to PS5 Pro support, as it's been spotted the game's PS Store listing now spots a PS5 Pro Enhanced tag. Bloober Team and Konami haven't detailed what those upgrades will be just yet, but we've reached out to PR to try and gain more information. On the base PS5...
News PS5 Pro Actually Gives You Almost All Its 2TB of Storage to use
1.89TB of space is all yours
One of the issues the base PS5 has always struggled with is the measly internal SSD it has, coming in at just 825GB. It's not really enough space to have multiple PS5 titles installed at once, especially given how large the likes of Call of Duty can get. The situation got worse, though, when it was revealed that only...
Round Up PS5 Pro Reviews Love New Tech and Its Glimpse of PS6 Potential
The future is now
With the launch of the PS5 Pro now just one day away, Sony has lifted the embargo on hardware reviews of its new and upgraded console. Below you'll find a selection of verdicts from reputable and trusted outlets, all sharing their thoughts on the PS5 Pro. The general verdict is positive, with reviewers praising the console's new...
News PS5 Pro Makes Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Look Like a Whole New Game
Footage of new PS5 Pro Versatility Mode found
An unlisted YouTube video from the Japanese Square Enix channel has been discovered that shares a short glimpse of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth running in its new PS5 Pro-exclusive Versatility Mode. Delivering "optimized gameplay" that is "tailored" for PS5 Pro, the Versatility Mode is aiming to deliver a...
News PS5 Pro Will Upgrade the Xbox-Owned Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Diablo 4 to be enhanced too
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has appeared in an official Sony list of PS5 Pro launch games, confirming Treyarch is working on enhancements for the upgraded console despite now being owned by Microsoft. It's not known just yet what those technical updates will be, but Diablo 4 also appears on the list, so it seems the Xbox...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Set to Run Significantly Better on PS5 Pro, Early Footage Reveals
Arise, Arisen
As we've written about previously, Capcom's managed to improve Dragon's Dogma 2 a lot since its initial launch back in March — but it's looking like PS5 Pro will be the place to play if you want an especially smooth adventure. Footage of the open world RPG running on Sony's new system has started popping up on YouTube and social...
News Official List of PS5 Pro Launch Games Revealed by Sony
All the PS5 games with Pro upgrades on day one
Many developers in the past month or so have confirmed their games will be updated to support PS5 Pro, but now Sony has shared the official list of launch titles for the upgraded console. From Thursday, 7th November 2024, the following PS5 games will support PS5 Pro with enhancements as per Sony: Alan...
News PS5 Pro Unboxings Now Online, Same Box Basically
They're the same picture.meme
Unboxings of the PS5 Pro are now starting to appear online, and if you have already unboxed a standard PS5, well... the experience appears to be the exact same. Having watched a few of them, it appears Sony is using the exact same style of cardboard box, both on the outside and how it arranges the console, controller,...
Supercharged
Sony changed the traditional generation game when it introduced the PS4 Pro in 2016, and many had been wondering if it would repeat the same feat with the PS5. Well, it's taken a year longer to arrive, but the PS5 Pro has been officially announced, and will release on 7th November, 2024. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to share a...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Will Literally Melt Your Face Off on PS5 Pro
Figuratively speaking
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was always a graphically impressive game, and unsurprisingly, the imminent PS5 Pro will further up the ante, offering dazzling graphical quality at blinding speeds. That's according to developer Insomniac, anyway, who have admittedly been pretty good at delivering on the goods. The above trailer shows the...
News PS5 Pro was a '5-Year Project', In Development Before PS5's Launch
Always part of the plan
The PS5 Pro will be released next week, on 7th November, but the road to this point has been long. According to Sony Interactive Entertainment co-CEO Hideaki Nishino, Sony's mid-gen refresh has been in the works since before the base model launched on 19th November 2020. Speaking to Variety (thanks, VGC), Nishino explained...
News New Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch Prepares for PS5 Pro with PSSR, Balanced Settings
Big Dogma
Capcom's dropped a new update for Dragon's Dogma 2. While it does fix a handful of weird issues in the here and now, its main purposes is to prepare the game for PS5 Pro, which obviously launches next week. As the patch notes detail, two new options are being added to the graphics menu. PS5 Pro users will be able to toggle PlayStation...
News Gaze in Awe at Official PS5 Pro Enhanced Label, Gracing Physical Game Boxes Soon
*PlayStation Pro Enhanced features vary by game
As we near the ordained PS5 Pro launch date of 7th November, the hype for Sony's souped-up PS5, admittedly muted initially, is fast becoming real. If you weren't already frothing at the mouth, endlessly re-watching Mark Cerny's most recent power hour, we've now been given our first glimpse of the...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Joins Ranks of Games Enhanced on PS5 Pro
As if we needed another excuse
Epic RPG Baldur's Gate 3 will join the hallowed ranks of games enhanced on PS5 Pro, although precisely how remains to be seen. With the PS5's mid-generation refresh launching next week, you might want to consider that Dark Urge playthrough you've been putting off for so long. Spotted by Zuby Tech on X, the glorious...
News Soulslike Lords of the Fallen Resurrects with 40% Higher Pixel Density on PS5 Pro
Oh lordy
Here's yet another game to throw onto the PS5 Pro pile. Lords of the Fallen — that is, last year's action RPG from CI Games and Hexworks — is being treated to some PS5 Pro enhancements, officially announced in a new press release. Players with the new console will be able to enjoy the game with 40 per cent higher pixel density,...
News PS5 Pro Patch Incoming for Helldivers 2
Console target acquired
Helldivers 2 has been added to the list of All PS5 Pro Enhanced Games, as the Arrowhead Studios community manager Twinbeard confirms via Discord there'll be "differences between the current PS5 and the Pro versions". However, it does sound like this PS5 Pro patch might not be ready for the console's release on 7th November...
News PS5 Pro Patch for The Last of Us 2 Remastered Already Available Now
You just can't use it yet
Naughty Dog has dropped its PS5 Pro patch for The Last of Us 2 Remastered a whole two weeks before the upgraded Sony system is even available, updating the game to version number 1.2.0. Of course, you're not going to actually feel the effects of the patch if you download it to a base PS5, but there are some tweaks and fixes...
News PS5 Pro Adds Ray Tracing to Alan Wake 2 in Big Tech Improvement
Performance and Quality modes both enhanced
Remedy has detailed the sort of technical enhancements future PS5 Pro owners can look forward to when playing Alan Wake 2 on Sony's upgraded console. The game will retain the same Performance and Quality modes available on base PS5 systems, but when run on a PS5 Pro, they'll look and run much better —...
News PS5 Pro Makes Quality, Performance Modes in Dragon Age: The Veilguard Better Than Ever
Better visuals, ray tracing in 60FPS mode
BioWare has detailed the sort of improvements future PS5 Pro owners can look forward to when they play Dragon Age: The Veilguard on Sony's enhanced console. The RPG releases one week before the PS5 Pro on 31st October 2024, but once you do have the console, both its Fidelity and Performance modes will be...
News PS5 Pro, 30th Anniversary Consoles Now Available at More Retailers
Update: Available now in the USA
Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro and PS5 30th Anniversary consoles are now available from third-party retailers, like Amazon and various major outlets. Previously exclusive to Sony's own PlayStation Direct website, you can now land a pre-order with a different retailer. Below you'll find links to the most popular items on...
Guide How to Pre-Order PS5's 30th Anniversary Collection
Update: More pre-orders now live!
Update (10th October, 2024): More pre-orders have appeared for the PS5 Slim bundle. <products id="28384,28385,28344"> Looking to pre-order the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection consoles and accessories? Sony has revealed a wave of glorious new hardware inspired by PlayStation's past – a PS5 Pro,...
News Boy! God of War Ragnarok Will Be PS5 Pro Enhanced
Axe and you shall receive
The list of all PS5 Pro enhanced games is steadily growing larger as we crawl towards the console's November launch. The latest addition is Sony's own God of War Ragnarok — a pretty obvious candidate, to be fair. The action RPG has gained the telltale label on PS Store, confirming Santa Monica Studio will be making use...
