Exciting Price Drop on the PlayStation 5 Pro
The PlayStation 5 Pro is currently available for $649, down from its original price of $699.99 on Amazon. This represents the most significant discount recorded to date, as confirmed by various price monitoring sources.
While the exterior design of the Pro remains consistent with its predecessor, notable enhancements have been made internally. Key upgrades feature a superior GPU, enhanced memory, and an expansive 2TB SSD, allowing for greater game storage without frequent content management. Additionally, support for Wi-Fi 7 ensures faster downloads and prepares the device for future networking advancements, provided the home Wi-Fi infrastructure can accommodate it.
This added power primarily benefits games that are specifically optimized for the Pro, such as {Spider-Man 2}, {God of War Ragnarok}, and {Horizon Forbidden West}. However, even non-optimized games will run smoothly on the system. The core features that define the PS5—swift loading times, the innovative DualSense controller, and a vast library of games—remain intact. PCMag rated the Pro as “Excellent” in their review, mainly due to the performance enhancements over the standard PS5.
For those who still prefer physical game media, it’s important to note that the PS5 Pro lacks an integrated disc drive. To utilize existing discs, an additional $79 for Sony’s external drive will be necessary. This is a non-issue for those who are already fully digital. Although the Pro 5 isn’t technically a next-gen console (it serves more as a mid-cycle enhancement), it is intended for gamers who prioritize frame rate upgrades, enhanced visuals, and reduced loading durations. If immediate power is what you seek rather than waiting for a PlayStation 6, and if you’re comfortable with downloading your games or purchasing the external drive later, this price reduction makes the PS5 Pro a compelling option.
