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Sony's PS5 Pro Launches Amid Economic Challenges and Industry Turmoil

The upgraded console offers impressive technical improvements but faces criticism over high pricing and lack of exclusive titles.

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Overview

  • Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launching on November 7, features a 45% faster GPU and advanced ray tracing capabilities.
  • Despite its technical enhancements, the PS5 Pro will not have any exclusive titles and all games will run on the base PS5 as well.
  • The high price of $699 for the digital-only console, with an additional $99 for a disk drive, has sparked consumer dissatisfaction.
  • Economic factors like inflation and the cost of living crisis have reduced disposable income, making the expensive console a tougher sell.
  • Industry-wide layoffs and investment shortfalls have impacted game development, limiting the potential of the PS5 Pro's advanced features.