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Sony revealed today that it will hold a surprising technology showcase this week to introduce “innovations in gaming technology” to PS5 players. It doesn’t mention PS5 Pro at all, but Rumors surrounding mid-generation update are rifeit certainly sounds like it was designed to allow Sony to show off what the improved hardware can do.
“Join us for a streaming demo hosted by Mark Cerny, lead architect of the PS5 console,” the company wrote on the PlayStation Blog today. “The 9-minute technology demo will focus on innovations in PS5 and gaming technology.” The event will take place on September 10 at 11 a.m. ET at PlayStation YouTube Channel.
Cerny has led the design of Sony’s consoles for years and was the first to reveal PS5 specs in 2020, giving an in-depth look at what the next-gen hardware would be capable of at the time and where it might go in the future. Good graphics, audio design and faster loading times.
The PS5 Pro is expected to improve on many of these areas, especially when it comes to increased resolution and frame rates, with many hoping the new console will more easily hit 60 fps in technically demanding games, with Performance Mode sacrificing more. Less visual fidelity in exchange for a smoother look and feel. The big question, however, is how much this new machine will cost. The existing PS5 has yet to see a price cut four years after its launch, fueling speculation that the PS5 Pro could cost $600 or more even without a disc drive attached.
This week’s tech demo, however, may not involve new hardware at all. Fans have also been waiting for more information on PS5 backward compatibility improvements and new game streaming features beyond remote gaming. We’ll find out soon enough when the demo airs tomorrow.
Updated September 9, 2024 at 3:45 pm ET: one unlisted videos The title of the presentation, teased on the PlayStation YouTube channel, is “PS5 Pro.” While the footage has since been removed, there’s no doubt that tomorrow’s livestream will be a demo of the long-rumored mid-generation console update.
