The PS5 Pro has started arriving early at certain retailers, and some users in Brazil have already gained access, revealing new details about the console’s features.
One notable discovery involves the console’s 8K support. While Sony removed any mention of 8K resolution from the PS5 Pro’s retail packaging, the Video Output settings still display an option for 8K output. This feature likely requires an 8K-compatible display, which remains uncommon today, suggesting that Sony is reserving this as a niche option rather than a headline feature.
Another update includes a new setting for PS4 game performance, adding to the existing VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support. The new toggle, called “Enhance Image Quality for PS4 Games,” is described as improving the visual quality of some PS4 titles, but may cause issues in certain games and can be disabled if needed. Sony briefly mentioned this enhancement in a previous blog post, stating that select PS4 games would benefit from an upgraded resolution on the PS5 Pro. This feature likely uses an upscaling method that doesn’t improve frame rates but could make lower-resolution PS4 games appear sharper on modern displays.
The PS5 Pro also integrates an advanced AI upscaling technology known as PSSR, which enables the console to reach resolutions close to native 4K in games while allowing developers to deliver a smoother performance mode that retains the high visual quality of fidelity settings. This feature has already been implemented in games like Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Since official impressions are still under embargo, the full impact of PS5 Pro’s upscaling abilities will only be clear once reviews are released.
Scheduled for release on November 7, 2024, the PS5 Pro will retail at $699.99, offering a 2TB SSD but omitting a disc drive, marking it as a premium model aimed at gamers seeking higher storage and enhanced visual fidelity.
