Sony has yet to announce the Pro version of thePlayStation 5butif this recent leak is to be believed, the updated design looks especially sleek. PlayStation has a reputation for releasing upgraded consoles roughly four years into a console generation to cater to those looking for hardware that’s more recent while also providing newcomers with a cheaper entry-point alternative. The PS5 Pro is largely considered an open secret at this point given that many industry experts are sure Sony won’t deviate from its usual plan, but until there’s an official announcement,fans will have to rely on leaks.
Per leaker billbil_kun over onDealabs, the design of thePlayStation 5 Pro will seemingly look similar to the original version but is noticeably wider, and features black “stripe” accents down the sides. The shared image isn’t official (it’s a visual created by the leaker to avoid copyright takedowns) but it does provide a decent draft of what consumers can expect from the device. The PS5 Pro will allegedly also include 2 USB-C ports and the now-iconic white face plates that have become synonymous with Sony’s console.
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Aside from the aesthetic update included in billbil_kun’s image, there’slittle known about the PS5 Pro. One of the things that does stand out about this unofficial vision of the console is thatit lacks a disc drive but the leaker specifically notes that they’re unaware if Sony is also planning to ship a version that plays discs. The original PlayStation 5 was released similarly so whether this trend continues with the Pro update remains to be seen.
The leaker goes on to state that the standard DualSense will be included with the PS5 Pro, sofans hoping for an updated controller will have to keep waiting. As far as a release date is concerned, billbil_kun notes that an announcement should take place “very soon,” suggestingit could happen in early September. This lines up with additional reports that Sony is planning a presentation next month but this has been put down as being a State of Play rather thana massive Showcase of gamesand hardware.
The revampedPlayStation 5will likely be a massive success for Sony asmany consumers have specifically waited to get their hands on a Pro. With the PS5’s stock being so limited at launch, a recurring strategy amongst the community was to simply wait for the mid-gen upgrade. One has to hope that consumers' patience will pay off.
