Kotaku Inquires: What's on Your Wishlist for a Possible 'PS5 Pro'?

• Rumors about a potential supercharged PS5, also known as the "PS5 Pro".
• Questioning the need for a PS5 Pro considering the recent release of PS5.
• The impact of PS4 Pro on the gaming industry with its 4K compatibility.
• Potential improvements of PS5 Pro like improved framerates and higher resolution.
• Considering the timing of a "PS5 Pro" release amidst PS5 shortage.

The Rumored PS5 Pro: Do We Really Need It?

The internet is buzzing once again with rumors about a potential supercharged PS5, also known as the "PS5 Pro".

It's important to stress that these are just rumors at this point. Whether they hold any weight remains to be seen.

The question we should be asking ourselves is not about the potential specs of this rumored console, but rather whether we even need such a device in the first place.

Why a PS5 Pro?

What would be the point of a PS5 Pro? What kind of improvements could a PS5 refresh bring that would make you want to upgrade?

The PS5 only hit the market three years ago. While this is about the same amount of time that elapsed between the release of the PS4 and PS4 Pro, the gaming industry has changed considerably since 2016.

How the PS4 Pro Changed the Game

The PS4, when it initially shipped at the end of 2013, could only produce a 1080p image at best. Despite this, it was still an improvement over the previous generation consoles that struggled to hit this resolution consistently.

However, with the arrival of 4K, ultra-high-definition TVs in 2012, the PS4 began to feel out of step.

Enter the PS4 Pro: a console capable of outputting an image more compatible with 4K TVs. Although the use of checkerboard rendering often meant you weren't getting a true 4K render, the PS4 Pro was better suited to work with the latest TV technology.

What Could a PS5 Pro Improve Upon?

The PS5 is already a very capable machine. It's able to display a solid-enough 4K image and is compatible with high frame rates and variable refresh rate with compatible TVs. So, what could a 'PS5 Pro' bring to the table?

Improved framerates, higher resolution, and increased compatibility with technologies like ray-tracing could all be potential improvements. However, considering that the PS5 can already achieve these features to varying degrees, would the incremental improvements justify the hefty price tag that would likely come with a "PS5 Pro"?

Timing is Everything

Let's not forget one crucial factor: the massive shortage of PS5s that made it challenging for many people to get their hands on one. Unlike with the PS4, it took a long time for many folks to get their hands on the PS5. Would it make sense for a "PS5 Pro" to arrive so soon after many people have only just managed to purchase the original console?

In conclusion, while the potential of a "PS5 Pro" is intriguing, it's worth considering whether the rumored improvements would be worth the likely price tag, and whether the timing is right for such a release.

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