When Sony introduced the PS5 Pro, This upgraded version was expected to mark a clear departure from the standard PS5. With promises of greater graphics performance and advanced technologies, it seemed like an interesting option for those looking for a smoother and more visually striking experience. However, shortly after its launch, general perception suggests that the console fell short of these expectations, even if they were moderate, raising doubts about Sony’s strategy.

The launch presentation highlighted some new features, such as the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) technology, designed to improve image quality through artificial intelligence-based scaling, and a GPU with a 67% increase in compute units compared to the standard PS5. In addition, Sony highlighted the improved speed of the unified memory, which should translate into excellent graphics performance. However, as already discussed after its introduction, the absence of clear specifications and exclusive titles that demonstrate its capabilities The company considered this a strategic mistake.

On a technical level, the PS5 Pro she faced limitations that overshadowed her improvements. On the one hand, its GPU does not perform as originally expected; Instead of the expected 33.4 TFLOPs in single precision, it remains at 16.7 effective TFLOPs, due to possible changes in the RDNA 4 architecture it uses. Additionally, the console still uses the same Zen 2 CPU as the standard PS5, albeit slightly overclocked, which has created a bottleneck that affects the balance between CPU and GPU in some demanding titles. These design decisions reduced the impact the console could have on performance.

Well, as we can read in VGC, their problems do not end, and even They affect titles that should look better than ever on PS5 Pro. User complaints have also been noted regarding game optimization. Titles such as Silent Hill 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, marked as “PS5 Pro Enhanced”, showed graphical issues and unwanted effects in Performance mode, which do not occur on the standard PS5.

IN the case of Silent Hill 2Players have reported a flickering effect on surfaces when performance mode is activated, affecting features such as puddles and trees, creating an inconsistent visual experience. This issue appears to be related to the use of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling technology, which could create artifacts in certain complex graphical contexts. from his side Star Wars Jedi: Survivor In the same mode, it presents a significant loss of image quality with constant flickering that does not appear in the standard version of PS5. According to some technical analysis, these imperfections could be due to a failure to implement graphical enhancements in the PS5 Pro, causing frustration among users who expected these “Enhanced” titles to fully exploit the potential of more advanced hardware.

in the market The PS5 Pro also failed to generate the expected enthusiasm. Unlike the original PS5, which sold out at launch, the Pro version remains available in stock at many retailers. This abundance even affected the resale market, where speculators had to sell their units below the recommended price and face losses (probably the best news in this context). And let’s not forget that the introductory price of 799.99 euros, almost double that of the digital PS5, is seen as a barrier, especially considering that the differences are not significant enough to justify the investment.