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PS5 Pro: Still Worth Buying 6 Months Later?

The PS5 Pro came out on November 7th, 2024. It's been a little over six months since then. Sony has had some problems recently. Some fans joke that they are waiting for the PS6. Is the PS5 Pro worth the high price? Let's look at how it has improved and if it's right for you.

PS5 Pro: The Good and the Bad

The PS5 Pro is still the most powerful console you can buy right now. It's cheaper than a high-end gaming computer. It makes games run better, especially with frame rates. If you care about frame rates, the PS5 Pro is worth it. Some games are much smoother on the Pro. One example is Monster Hunter Wilds. The image and frame rate are more stable.

Visual Upgrades

The visual upgrades on the PS5 Pro are not always obvious. You need a good screen to see the difference. The technology is getting better quickly. Some games that had problems at launch, like Jedi Survivor, now run much better after updates.

The Downside

Games need to be updated to use the PS5 Pro's special technology. This technology is called PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution). It makes games look better. But each game needs its own update to support new versions of PSSR. It can be hard to know which games have been updated. Websites and forums try to keep track of these updates. But Sony should make this information easier to find.

Enhanced Games

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Let's look at some games that have been updated for the PS5 Pro.

Gran Turismo 7

This game got a big update on November 21st. It added the option to turn PSSR on or off. With PSSR on, the game has better lighting inside cars. This makes the game look more dynamic. However, there can be some problems with PSSR, like shimmering and weird lines on the screen. The newer versions of PSSR seem to be better at avoiding these problems.

Angler: The Call of the Wild

This game got an update on April 30th. The update made the resolution 1.5 times higher. The game also runs better. The resolution will change depending on what's happening in the game. But it will always be better than the base PS5's resolution. The game runs at 60fps (frames per second) on the Pro. The improved resolution makes the game look cleaner.

Assassin's Creed Shadows

This game hasn't been updated, but it still uses the PS5 Pro's power well. It could be even better with newer versions of PSSR. The game has ray-traced global illumination. This makes the game look incredible. The base PS5 version doesn't have ray tracing. The global illumination makes the world look more alive. The frame rate could be more stable.

Games with Problems

Some games had problems with PSSR on the PS5 Pro. These include Al and Wake 2. The Silent Hill 2 remake also had similar issues. The developers even removed PSSR from Silent Hill 2. But they said they are working on a fix.

Alan Wake 2 was fixed with an update in December. The game now has better ray-traced reflections, deeper shadows, and more detailed environments. The frame rate is not much better than the base PS5, which is disappointing.

Forza Horizon 5

This Xbox game came to PlayStation. It looks fantastic on the PS5 Pro. It has improved detail and better draw distance. It runs at 60 frames per second. It's strange to see this game on PlayStation since it's usually on Xbox.

Ghost of Tsushima Remastered

This game got an update with the newest version of PSSR. The game looks cleaner and more stable. However, the frame rate seems to have gotten worse. The game used to run around 60fps, but now it dips a little.

Other Games

Some games run much better after updates. One example is Star Wars. Other games, like Elden Ring, have inconsistent frame rates. Some games that look and run well on the Pro include:

• Stellar Blade
• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
• Horizon games
• Resident Evil 4
• Spider-Man

Kingdom Come Deliverance also looks good on the Pro. It uses PSSR to improve the visuals. The game has detailed models, shadows, and foliage. The frame rate is very stable.

Is the PS5 Pro Worth It?

The PS5 Pro has seen major improvements in the last six months. Games that had problems at launch have been patched and improved. It's not perfect. Many games only look a little better. It doesn't look as good as a high-end PC. But when you compare games to the base PS5, the PS5 Pro has more details, higher resolutions, and more stable frame rates.

If you want the best possible gaming experience and have a TV or monitor that can handle high refresh rates, the PS5 Pro is worth it. You'll be glad you spent the money.

Final Thoughts

The PS5 Pro is for people who want the most out of their games. It's also for people who care about frame rates. The PS5 Pro is in a better state than it was when it first came out.

If you want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it, you'll get some nice upgrades. It's not a must-have, but it's a good upgrade. More and more, we are glad we bought one.

Are you ready to upgrade your gaming experience? The PS5 Pro might be the right choice for you.