The PlayStation 5 (PS5) has been a massive success (and well deserved too) since its release in 2020, with millions of units sold worldwide. However, Sony just announced about a potential upgrade to the console, dubbed the PS5 Pro. In this article, we’ll explore the possibilities of a PS5 Pro, its potential features, and what it could mean for the future of gaming.

The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is expected to be one of the most demanding games on the PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro). With its rumored release date approaching, we are eager to know how the new console will handle the game’s cutting-edge graphics and gameplay mechanics. many renowned tech review channel, has shared their thoughts on the matter, and we’ll dive into our perspective on GTA 6 on the PS5 Pro.

Sony has officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, a more powerful version of its gaming console, set to release on November 7, 2024, priced at $699.99.

We Got PS 5 pro before GTA 6 for GTA 6 🙂

Key Features of the ” PS5 Pro “

The PS5 Pro is a mid-cycle upgrade to the original PS5, and it comes with new upgrades in it’s GPU mainly. CPU and RAM are the same but you do get more storage ( 2TB) with pro.

1. Improved GPU Performance: This is the core upgrade. While specifics are yet to be fully detailed, expect a notable leap in graphical processing power.
2. Higher Resolutions: Potentially targeting consistent 4K resolution at higher frame rates than the base PS5.
3. Improved Ray Tracing: More demanding and realistic implementation of ray-traced lighting and reflections in games. The PS5 Pro includes enhanced upscaling technology, such as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), which can upscale lower-resolution games to higher resolutions like 4K. However, this benefit is more about maintaining visual quality rather than achieving higher frame rates.
4. Smoother Performance: Aiming for a stable 60 frames per second (FPS) even in graphically demanding titles.
5. Enhanced Ray Tracing: The PS5 Pro’s GPU upgrade enables more advanced ray tracing capabilities, as the GPU is now 60% bigger with likely upto 60 cores.
6. Existing Library: All your PS5 games will be playable on the PS5 Pro.
7. Potential Enhancements: Developers might release patches to leverage the Pro’s extra power for existing games.
8. The biggest advantage that PS5 pro has is probably GTA6 will be highly compatible with it.

The not very “Pro” features of PS5

1. 10% CPU Boost: While the PS5 Pro offers a 10% increase in CPU clock speed, this modest improvement is unlikely to push GTA 6 beyond 30fps.
2. CPU Limitations: The primary reason for this is the CPU, which remains largely the same as in the base PS5 model. GTA games are known for their complex and detailed simulations that heavily tax the CPU, and this trend is expected to continue with GTA 6. Given that every GTA game has launched at 30fps or lower on their target platforms, it is highly unlikely that GTA 6 will break this pattern.
3. Value and Cost: The $700 price tag of the PS5 Pro has been a point of contention. Given that the primary benefits for GTA 6 are expected to be in visual quality rather than frame rate, the value proposition for the Pro model becomes questionable for me.
4. No New Games: The absence of new games to demonstrate the capabilities of the PS5 Pro has been my one of the main points of criticism
5. Vertical Stand and Disc drive are sold separately !! even with a 700$ price tag.
6. We noted that the presentation of the PS5 Pro was only 10 minutes and felt like a repetition of the original PS5’s key features, with only minor upgrades. This lack of significant new features or substantial performance boosts has led to a sense of disappointment .
   

Final Verdict

The PS5 Pro, while offering some performance improvements, has been met with mixed reactions due to its high price and lack of new games. There is a massive perceived value gap between the cost and the benefits provided by the new console. As the gaming community continues to debate the merits of the PS5 Pro, it remains to be seen whether Sony’s strategy will resonate with gamers or if the console will struggle to find its place in the market.

And if you are expecting a drop in PS5 price then it likely won’t happen as the price of PS5 pro went up in several regions.

while the PS5 Pro will undoubtedly enhance the visual experience of GTA 6, it is unlikely to achieve the coveted 60fps mark. The CPU limitations and the nature of GTA’s complex simulations mean that the game will likely run at 30fps on the PS5 Pro, similar to its performance on the base PS5.

You should weigh the cost against the expected benefits, considering whether the improved visuals justify the premium price of the PS5 Pro.