PlayStation 5 Pro

PS5 Pro delivers fidelity-class 4K/60 play via a stronger GPU and PSSR, but AU pricing and a missing disc drive keep it a niche upgrade over standard PS5.

Best For

4K fidelity enthusiasts

Value

Mixed

Biggest Strength

Fidelity-class visuals at 60fps

Biggest Weakness

Very high console price

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Most powerful PlayStation console yet: 16.7 TFLOPS GPU plus PSSR for sharper 4K-class images.

Pro Enhanced titles often pair fidelity-mode visuals with 60fps performance modes.

Ships digital-only with 2TB SSD; disc drive and vertical stand cost extra.

AU pricing sits around $1,199 to $1,399: a premium over standard PS5 / Slim.

Best for owners with a large 4K display who sit close enough to notice the uplift.

Quick Facts

Brand

Sony

Release Date

Nov 7, 2024

Price Range

$1199 to $1399 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fidelity-class visuals at 60fps

PSSR AI upscaling

2TB SSD included

Stronger ray tracing headroom

Quieter cooler than original PS5

Wi-Fi 7 support

Cons

Very high console price

Disc drive sold separately

Needs Pro Enhanced patches

Stand sold separately

Subtle gains at long TV distance

What Owners Say

The Good

Owners praise smaller lighter chassis and 2TB storage versus original fat PS5.

AU buyers note trade-in deals make upgrading from Slim more palatable.

Physical-disc players say the add-on drive pays off via cheaper used games.

The Bad

Community repeatedly flags AU pricing and missing disc drive as pain points.

Some owners feel base PS5 remains enough unless chasing max fidelity.

Detailed Summary

CPU	AMD Zen 2 8 cores / 16 threads
GPU	16.7 TFLOPS AMD RDNA-based
RAM	16 GB
Max resolution	8K / 4K
Max frame rate	120 fps
HDR	HDR10
Storage	2 TB
Expandable storage	M.2 SSD (Key M)
Optical drive	None included
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.1
Ethernet	Gigabit (10/100/1000)
Video output	HDMI OUT
Dimensions	388 x 89 x 216 mm
Weight	3.1 kg
Maximum rated power	390 W
Included controller	DualSense wireless
AU list / store price	1199 to 1399 AUD