INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
We already know that the PlayStation 5 is due to launch in late 2020, however rumors have been cropping up which suggest that it won't be
the same time: a PS5 Pro and a PS5
while a PlayStation 5 Pro is likely on the cards, we aren't convinced by these rumors which claim it will release alongside the PS5 - and
here's why.PS5 games: all the games rumored and confirmed for the PlayStation 5It's meant to be a mid-cycle refresh(Image credit:
PlayStation)The most obvious reason we likely won't see a PS5 Pro release alongside the PlayStation 5 is because typically hardware upgrades
like this are introduced in the middle of the console generation as a way of giving the console a bit of a refresh - and offering players a
more premium option to upgrade to.Take the PlayStation 4 for example
The PS4 Pro released three years after the PlayStation 4, bringing with it a larger hard drive, 4K gaming and a price tag to match
This gave PS4 owners the option to upgrade, while reducing the price of the original console and giving players more incentive to jump into
next generation, with the manufacturers acknowledging some advances in tech but without rolling out a whole new shiny console.So what would
likely happen if Sony released a PS5 Pro alongside its base PS5? It's likely a PS5 Pro would be pretty expensive, so we would likely see
players split into two camps: those who spent more and got the 'premium' console, and those who paid less for a base console.Immediately
disparities would appear, games would be built to look their best, which would be on PS5 Pro - so those with a base PS5 may feel somewhat
left behind, perhaps unable to afford the higher-end option
And the start of a new generation is not when you want to split your player base - if at all.But that's not the most glaring issue
As mentioned, the point of a 'pro' console is to give the hardware a mid-gen refresh
So if Sony jumps the gun and releases a PS5 Pro alongside the PS5, that means there will either be no mid-gen refresh or they'll have to
And, in my opinion, that's not Sony's style.While Microsoft is planning a family of Xbox consoles for the next-generation, similar to the
Xbox One's of the current generation, Sony has always kept things simple by following a formula that sees it offering the normal console, a
slim version and then a pro (harware upgrade)
It's a tried and tested system that has seen them succeed until now
So why change?But(Image credit: Shutterstock)While we don't think Sony will release the PS5 Pro this year, it is worth noting that the next
generation is pretty unpredictable
One of the biggest mysteries right now is the PS5's price.Sony hasn't decided on a price for the PS5 but, considering the hardware the
next-gen console seems to be boasting, we're not expecting it to be cheap
That's where the slim possibility of a PS5 pro at launch could come in
If the PS5 is looking like it's going to be prohibitively expensive, Sony could opt to offer two consoles: a premium PS5 and a cheaper base
stripped back version with less bells and whistles - but more affordable.However, as I've always mentioned, it doesn't seem like a smart
move for Sony to split its player base right out of the gate.In my opinion, it's more likely that Sony will wait around three years before
giving the console an upgrade - meaning we would likely see a PS5 Pro in 2023 as the console's lifecycle is estimated to be around six to
But until Sony officially reveals the PS5, and clues us in on what it's got cooking, we can only speculate.Bv5vo7APJxPToF4xy9g2n.jpg?#
