PS5 Pro: Rumored Release Date Window, Specs, And Every Rumor So Far
Amidst leaks and reports, it looks like Sony may be ready to introduce a mid-gen refresh of the PS5, colloquially referred to as the PlayStation 5 Pro. This isn’t unprecedented, as Sony introduced a PS4 Pro in the last console generation aimed at making 4K gaming more commonplace. For now, Sony’s lips are sealed on the topic of the PS5 Pro, and it has yet to officially confirm or deny its existence. Still, there are plenty of rumors and reports out in the wild, and we’ve rounded them up to paint an interesting picture of the potential console. Ahead of May’s State of Play showcase, here’s a look at the rumored details about the mid-gen refresh.
PS5 Pro rumored release date
Current reports suggest that Sony will launch the PS5 Pro in the second half of the year, specifically toward the end of 2024 and during the potentially lucrative holiday season. The PS5 generation may be nearing the finish line, and while that’ll still be a couple years from now, Sony’s senior vice president Naomi Matsuoka is aiming to find the right balance between “profitability and sales” as PS5 hardware sales start decreasing. “Looking ahead, PS5 will enter the latter stage of its life cycle. As such, we will put more emphasis on the balance between profitability and sales,” Matsuoka said in February. More recently, Sony acknowledge that PS5 sales growth is likely over.
If history repeats itself, a PS5 Pro launching toward the golden years of the PS5 isn’t unlikely, as the new hardware could help reinvigorate PlayStation sales.