It has been one year since Sony launched the PlayStation 5 Pro, a mid-generation upgrade promising improved performance, advanced ray-tracing, 2TB of storage, and the ability to play games at 4K 60fps. But with the standard PS5 already delivering excellent visuals, many have questioned whether the Pro is a necessary purchase.
While titles such as Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yotei have benefited from the extra power, other releases have faced issues. Silent Hill 2, for example, was reportedly borderline unplayable on the PS5 Pro until a recent patch. This has tempered enthusiasm for the console.
One of the Pro's key advantages is its AI-driven PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, which sharpens image clarity on 4K TVs while maintaining a smooth 60fps. This eliminates the need to choose between Performance and Quality modes in many games, a compromise that standard PS5 users still face.
Not every game has received a Pro patch, but over 120 titles now support it. First-party games from Insomniac, such as Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, feature a new ‘Performance Pro’ mode that combines 4K resolution with 60fps. Third-party games like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor also see resolution boosts.
Ultimately, the PS5 Pro offers tangible benefits for those with a 4K TV who want the best possible performance, but the value depends on how much the improved visuals matter to the individual player.
