Some may not see the appeal in the new PS5 Pro but our tech writer – and gamer at heart – Christopher Harper shares why he bought it
When the PS5 Pro was announced, I wasn’t hugely impressed as were many other people. £700 for a gaming console is a lot but Sony’s upgrade still convinced me to order one.
Earlier this month, I preordered the PS5 Pro after ultimately failing to buy the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary bundle which sold out in a matter of minutes – and for most people, you probably don’t need one but for power users like me, you should probably buy one.
I’m a gamer by heart and nature. Despite it recently being revealed on social media that one of the most unattractive things about a man is that they played video games (thanks X), I probably play video games during my spare time when I’m not out running or working out.
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It has been like that for maybe 20 years and it’s not going to end anytime soon so the PS5 Pro sounded like an absolute buy. One of my major problems with the PS5 is how it has failed to keep up with modern gaming technology.
I also own a powerful PC with an RTX 4080. Day-to-day, I used NVIDIA’s DLSS to help play games at 4K resolutions on my PC with ease. One of my daily issues as a gamer is choosing whether I want the comfort of my PS5 downstairs on my sofa or the fidelity of the gaming PC on my slightly less comfortable chair.
With the PS5 Pro, I don’t have to choose as much. It’s a very first world problem but in a house where the couple regularly play games in their spare time, it makes sense. And despite the price, Sony’s new console appears to run and look much better depending on the game that you decide to play.
One of my biggest gripes while playing Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth was how blurry and grainy the game looked on the PS5 despite being such a phenomenally fun game. And it appears that the PS5 Pro will help alleviate some of these issues.
The PS5 Pro is overpriced – that’s a fact. But in a gaming generation where there’s extraordinarily little competition with Xbox not making a mark with games or consoles, it’s no surprise. If you don’t mind waiting, it’s a smart choice as there could be some discounts later next year depending how well it sells during Christmas.
Most people don’t need a PS5 Pro. But if you’re like me, you should probably buy one and enjoy eating noodles for the next month. You can do so right here on Amazon for £699. If Sony isn’t for you, and the grips of its controversial no disc-drive may cause upset for some, then why not look at Xbox? Virgin Media is currently handing out the Xbox Seres S for free.
