it's crazy that we live in a time where "uh well on some games you already played there is a little less compromise now" is a selling point for a $800 "pro" version of a console during a time where most big games are trash. The PS5 should have came with whatever the pro version now has. The normalization of greed and ignorance towards customers is disgusting.
its more the people who like to brag about being able to afford things than the people who actually care about value for the price. SONY aimed the PS5 Pro to that 1st group, which are the loudest of the 2. PS6 will be expensive as a result of this, and people will still love it and buy it without question.
It’s not for you, it’s for people who have much excess income, so much that spending 800 for an upgrade is worth it. If there is no difference, there is no point in crying about price, just don’t buy it.
The launch delays mean that a lot of people just got their PS5 within the last 2 years. Im not trading in my $500 console 2 years later for fancier lighting.
Due to shortages, I got my PS5 almost 2 years after launch. It's too close to do a minor upgrade. I will probably just wait for the PS6 and have to wait 4 plus years for it to be available. Most of the games I play are just PS4 games anyways.
it’s sarcasm bro, no one needs a stupid console at the beach and those that really want to do that aren’t talking about doing it. These are fake boujee products. Nobody that’s actually got money wastes there money on stuff like this, they have like a $3000 custom console or pc, this is just to keep middle income or poor people in the same tax bracket or lower forever.
What do you mean paying for the vertical stand is something that Playstation's been doing forever? The C chassis PS5 was sold with an included stand, which can be used either horizontally or vertically.
The PlayStation 4, 3, and 2 did not include a stand. The PlayStation 1 didn't either but that console couldn't be stood up vertically anyway. He's probably implying the PS5 including it's stand was an exception and not the norm.
Jokes aside, this shows that consumer technology is already so good that anything new doesn't improve much upon what we already have. Not just consoles but games (graphics), GPUs, phones, tvs, cars etc. No more big improvements. Technology is stagnating
Consoles are stagnating yes. But PCs are getting better atleast in the GPU realm. CPUs seem to have reached the point where further boosts require a complete architecture overhaul or just pumping more power into it like the alleged washing machine level of power draw for the rtx 5090.
@@SparkyMan12 idk chef. Most modern games can still be played on a gtx 1060 at medium to high graphic settings while still getting 60 fps. There’s not much of a point to even upgrade here either.
Waited until it came out, made my research, and I bought the slim version with the disc drive. It's not worth it for the SLIGHT increase. There is no justification for the ridiculous price.
Literally when the PS5 came out and we found out it's size and price my first reaction was, "damn, I'll wait a few years and get the inevitable slim version on black friday." Did that this year, got the disc version for about $404 (thankfully the Playstation was found) and I will not be touching the pro with a ten foot pole, it's literally double the price for maybe basically nothing
@@pcms7411 it’s so you can use it to burn your $ in the event you have a brain and don’t actually buy ps5 pro so you too can know the feeling of owning one 🥴
a friend of mine bought the Pro, then went out and got the high refresh rate tv to take advantage of the new higher refresh rate. THEN he picked up an expansion m.2 drive for his PS5 games, and an 8TB external drive for everything else. He's my friend and I love him, but he never goes part of the way - it's all or nothing. Weirdly, I'm not jealous - but i guess i'm happy for him? Two days later and he's still re-downloading his entire PS library to the Pro. I do know that i will never hear the end of it, though, bless his heart.
@@ItsMe_P0pCoRnvery rarely do any of them. And those that do have very bad screen tearing, yes ps5 has VVR support however it is not as fluent like a pc or even the xbox series x VVR is,
It's not expensive for what it is! This moaning about the price is clickbait and people crying because they're victims of life. Sega Saturn was over £1000 in today's money The NES was £199 in 1985, which is £598.86 in 2024! The Playstation was £597 in today's money! Sick of twats saying "I'm not buying it because it's stupidly expensive" You're not buying it because you're poor, if it was £350 you still couldn't afford it!
@@alexcoupe.Surprise surprise, the 1k sega saturn failed badly, when all the consoles you mentionned that would cost less than 600 sold well, not to mention the saturn is a new generation console not a midgen refresh Paying 1k for a midgen refresh is stupid, at that price either buy a gaming pc which is way better value, or the regular ps5 slim that costs literally half the price (in the eu) and keep the rest to buy games or a good monitor
IKR? I paid 479.99 for a open box ps5 slim, disc edition with the spiderman 2 game. They are asking $800 for just a DIGITAL CONSOLE!!!!!! if you need $350 for rent or something you can sell your drive to a ps5 pro owner. lol. J/K I hate scalpers and at the same time would not sell my disc drive because I would lose have my library.
Nah apparently “modern gamers” have no interest in using a disk drive for anything and exclusively have the best high speed internet connection money can buy, and not interest in actually playing anything! Just starring at the “high def” graphics and buying DLC endlessly.
In your region inflation is much more dramatic. Central EU inflation is normaly mild. Here we have war closeby so energy and inflation. That new to us. Before covid i could buy PS every month now every 2 to 3 month.
If you have a standard PS5, don't buy it. The differences are minimal and I recommend you buy a good TV, that alone can make your games look ten times better.
They just like bragging. Good for them, but I don't need them to rub it in my face that they're buying it. I spent $1000 on my base PS5 so I might not buy it. The base PS5 still works well. The ray tracing, performance, quality, etc. The PS5 PRO comes with its benefits, but if you already have a base PS5 it's not really worth having considering it's not essential. It is nice to have one though. And with inflation, not everyone can afford it. Hopefully, I can buy it in the future if it's still available.
I have had it since day one. It's just a PS5 that can run games a little better. You don't need it, unless you need to squeak out like thirty extra frames. I can run a lot of games at 120 fps at 4k which is nice, and some can do 60 ray traced. But honestly it's not THAT much better. Side by side you will notice but otherwise you may notice slightly smoother frames. The only reason I bought it is because I had a launch PS5 and the fans are running rough, the disc drive has some issues and I've had memory issues lately, so I needed a new unit soon anyways. Decided I might as well have the best version possible. If you have a PS5 and you like it and aren't needing to upgrade anytime soon, you definitely don't need this. It works well, looks a little better, and I don't regret buying it.
Dude if the difference isn't better sale it and get an old ps5 and go back to 4k at 30 fps or 1080p at 4k, obviously the pro is better, pssr makes every game look better wether it's enhanced or not. Game boost mode makes all ps4 games look better than they ever have which is awaome for games like bloodborne that haven't gotten a pqtch or port,and to be able to play pro 4k at 120 fps vs fidelity 4k @30fps or performance 1080p @60 fps is worth the price difference alone, hell the 2tb ssd and extra 2gb of ddr is worth the price difference,ps5 are still selling for $500-$600.... $100-$200 more for all the extra specs is worth it but either way if you don't think so sale it.
I have both and tbh there is a big difference for some games and a more subtle difference for others. Also we know future games like MH Wilds will be optimised for the pro from launch. It's no different from choosing a graphics card, you don't need the best available but don't pretend that there isn't a difference.
@@obi-wan3916 yeah a difference that is barely noticable lol. Imagine buying a graphics card for 800 dollar that barely improves your current experience. Nobody in his right mind would do that.
@oobynoobhow is he/her a sheep if he's repeating facts? Sony recently stated its selling better that the PS4 PRO did when it released. You guys want everyone to hate this thing sooo bad and it's hilarious!😂 im sorry you don't have 800 dollars or a super nice tv😂😂Its cool...life goes on.
@ agreed, bro. I definitely hope the DS3 remaster rumors are true, I don’t think it looks bad at all on PS5 now, & I know everyone wants BloodBorne, but I’ll still take it haha. DeS remake is absolute fire. Looks better than ER in some cases. But it will probably be a remaster not a remake so we’ll see. RDR2 not already being PS5 native is a war crime.
@@SerSerington RDR2 is the biggest one for me, it's so disappointing that we never got a DLC or PS5 update. I'll also take any other Fromsoft remaster lol DS3 would be sick
I bought it day 1 and don't regret it one bit, 4k @60 and 120 fps.... instead of 4k 30fps or 1080p 60fps..... ps4 games look better than they ever have which isninportant for games needing ports and patches like bloodborne with game boost mode, pssr makes every game look better wether game boost is on or it's enhanced version or not, extra ssd to 2tb, extra 2gb of ddr dedicated to the system itself seperate from the 16, extra ports etc it's not about if it's better or not it's if you can afford it, I sold my og ps5 same day with extra for $450 so literally only $250 out of pocket with a third party stand that has built in fans and controller docking and rgb etc
Already got it and your ping is stable like a PC. I got on of those also. You don't loose packets when playing games like BO6!!!! It's worth it if you're a FPS person
I'm one of those people that would have bought that just because I want the best versions of games available. But not having a disc drive included killed any chances of me spending the money. I'm not supporting disc drives being an add-on.
My take on this is, if you've been waiting to upgrade to a PS5 Pro from a PS4/Pro, then go for it. If you just have a base PS5, keep what you have. If you have a super power PC and PlayStation's games are coming to PC anyway, then this doesn't need to be debated any further.
Or if you already own a PS5 just trade it? I did plus 4 games to bring the Pro down to half price, also bought a Chinese copy of the vertical stand for a fraction of the price of a genuine Sony vertical stand which look identical.
I have a ps5 and I built my first gaming pc earlier this year. So I don't need it. I get it. Now I aint gonna lie. The remasters for certain games didnt make much sense to me but playing the last of us remaster on pc with all the bells and whistles with modern light techniques is awesome.
Can someone explain to me why, after a year and a half of the original ps5 not being widely available and with a relatively small library of games, anyone would want to spend $800 on a "better" one that should have been what the first one was to begin with?
@@Person-jw7mk Same here. Although I also bought the disk drive as I prefer the ability to get physical games, having been used to digital "licenses" from PC launchers like Steam.
I just bought a PS5 used last Tuesday, working flawlessly so far. I had some thoughts of getting the Pro but did a bunch of math, I'd be paying double for everything that I have already. The Pro is such a hard sell for me.
@@xeno703 Explain. I got my PS5 used for $400. A PS5 Pro with a disc drive INCLUDING TAXES is $800. I'm getting a disc drive if I want a PlayStation 5 of any kind.
If you already own the base variant. To me upgrading is a bit wasteful especially if your budget's a bit tight. Though I still love to get one since I've never bought ANY kind of console. I've tried PS1 and PS2 but nothing more. I've spent more on my PC.
@@JonesBrothersProductionsiac Don't worry about him. I check his comment history and all he did is being hateful towards anybody who "ain't buying it". He even hating on someone neutral towards all these argument.
All of modern consoles not just Sony. It started with Microsoft with the Xbox 360 and it was all downhill from there, albeit MUCH slower. By the time the PS4 and Xbox One were announced WITHOUT backward compatibility the writing was on the wall.
@khrashingphantom9632 atleast xbox back peddled, looks like Sony is gonna continue ripping off their loyal fans base, i feel sorry for anyone who is in that whole of being loyal to a multimillionaire company
@ Multibillion dollar company. I was never one for brand loyalty however why I always enjoyed Sony consoles was the simple fact they operated on the principle of “and” with each iteration in the earlier days. The PS1 (a lot of people don’t remember this) was one of the first affordable home media players that incorporated Dolby Digital surround sound AND it played games and music alike (hell some of the games capitalized on the surround sound). The PS2 did EVERYTHING the PS1 did AND was the first console (affordable) to have digital optical output capability, internal hard drive capability (albeit rudimentary), along with online connectivity play (very rudimentary. Lol), acted as an immediately useable DVD player (affordable) AND was also a kick ass gaming console! (Hints why it sold so many) Not to mention it was 100% backwards compatible so it played PS1 games with ease (controls and all which got upgrade to include DualShock capabilities at launch). The PS3 (the BEST console of all) did everything the PS2 and PS1 did AND so much more! So you could imagine with a legacy like that my MASSIVE disappointment when the PS4 was announced and not only didn’t include backwards compatibility it didn’t even have all the features it’s predecessor had and cost more! So they asked me to pay MORE for LESS. And here we are today and I say GET F****! Unless Sony figured out how reclaim some of that long lost respect I’ll just stick to their last good project. Additionally I truly believe if they ever chose to re-release the “fat” PS3 with all the backwards compatibility built into it and original features it would outsell the PS5 pro even if it were the close to the same price.
Its not because you are poor or rich. It has the same 5 year old CPU. Bt the time GTA6 comes its 6 years old... already dooming it. Base PS5 will perform the same.
It's not expensive for what it is! This moaning about the price is clickbait and people crying because they're victims of life. Sega Saturn was over £1000 in today's money The NES was £199 in 1985, which is £598.86 in 2024! The Playstation was £597 in today's money! Sick of twats saying "I'm not buying it because it's stupidly expensive" You're not buying it because you're poor, if it was £350 you still couldn't afford it!
No one is telling you but I will ,if you are crazy about graphics buy ps5 pro . If you care about your money and just simply want to play game get the ps5 simple
@@williammark734 True, some graphic enthusiast I saw goes hard on whoever say it's not worth it. While replying to every single comment saying "You need to agree that everybody is different." Ironically, he himself doesn't understand that everybody is indeed different. It's pretty entertaining ngl.
It's not expensive for what it is! This moaning about the price is clickbait and people crying because they're victims of life. Sega Saturn was over £1000 in today's money The NES was £199 in 1985, which is £598.86 in 2024! The Playstation was £597 in today's money! Sick of twats saying "I'm not buying it because it's stupidly expensive" You're not buying it because you're poor, if it was £350 you still couldn't afford it!
@alexcoupe. I could buy 10 of them. I'm still not buying it. It's not that much of an upgrade over my current PS5 slim. Also, nobody thinks you're cool because you can spend a thousand bucks on something you sad shit.
@@alexcoupe.what? I make a ridiculous amount of money and see no reason to spend almost $1000 on this when I already have a $4000 PC setup. You are just a sheep man. You are overpaying on deprecated tech for a sony shitebox- grats man, now you’re no longer poor? You are clueless.
price is absolutely wild but as an owner of one I can say that the decision ultimately boils down to two things. 1. Can you afford it comfortably? 2. Do you have a VRR TV? If you answer no to either of those questions I would not buy one.
In my experience, if you have the Playstaion Portal, it streams near flawlessly. Ive swapped Portal Play between both consoles, with same game, and find the results to be very noticeable.
Pretty sure there are a lot more questions than that which could be said no to lol, like do you have a PC, would you not be better off spending a little more for a gaming PC, do you game a lot, do you like wasting money etc etc
I have stable income and can afford one, and also have a c4 TV, do I want one? No coz I don't see much improvements, and especially since I'm a physical gamer having to spend even more on this pile of shit just so I can play my games that i spent thousands on already with the amount of games I own, makes the decision even more easier. Plus not every game will have pro enhanced so your really gambling here on the "improvements"
You know, I didn't buy the PS5 when it released because they were hard to find, I couldn't afford it and none of the games made it seem worth buying. Now several years later I'm still happy with my PS4 and glad I saved my money.
Same exact boat. I could've got one like a year out but I was fine with my 4 Pro. I ended up getting a Series X for my son. I played elden ring. I want to play the Myth game... it's the only game on 5 that I want to play. Christmas is coming.
It would be pretty reasonable for people like me who never own a PS5 before. If I would purchase a console, I would start at pro variant. It's a bit of a waste to upgrade from base or slim but it depends on what you need. Someone on other video's comment say that he upgraded from base to slim and now saving up money for the pro. Imo, if you need to save up for just a different kind of the same stuff. I don't think you should make that purchase in the first place. Idk what your salary is at but logically. It's a bit risky since this is just a luxury not a necessity. If you're A) Financially comfortable B) Have a device that can support the quality aka 4K TV/monitor C) First time purchasing PS5 Then yea, go ahead. Otherwise, it'd be better to stick with the other variant. I myself thinking of buying the pro but since I don't have a 4K TV let alone a 1440p. I don't think it's time for me yet. This is just my opinion. Your money your choice, I ain't forcing whoever reading this to agree with my opinion.
I own a 4K Sony TV and have never owned a PlayStation before. Should I go for the PS5 or the PS5 Pro? I'm particularly interested in playing God of War: Ragnarok and Wukong.
@@manojgowda9315 PS5 Pro if you care about graphic and high fps. Pair with OLED 4K 120FPS TV to experience the 'PRO' features. PS5 if you want to play the games and are okay with 30 to 60 fps at 4K. PS5 slim for that a little bit of extra storage with probably the same price as the base variant. Disclaimer: - Not every game supports 120fps. At least, not yet. - Only PS5 Pro GPU supports PSSR. PSSR is similar to DLSS and FSR.
ohh mine is just a 60 hz led/lcd panel with 4K resolution, so I will just stick to ps5 slim then. Thanks, buddy! By the way, does GTA 6 hold up well with ps5 slim
@@manojgowda9315 That I'm not sure but some people who bought Series X and PS5 Pro are preparing for GTA 6. Yea, one of my main reason for considering PS5 Pro.
always been a pc player, had a ps4 but sat in a shelf, come a long way from when i bought my ps1, (yes you read that right) and before that i had a spectrum zx, but your video is by far the best in making me deicde if i should keep the ps5 pro that i bought or exchange it for the standard ps5. thank you
Man, This is why I still think not even themselves can beat their own PS2 console release with dual controllers and a free stand with a logo you can twist!!! Such days are passed beyond reach now sadly. It used to be cash grab by making the best stuff out there and now cash grab means who can bamboozle their customer better.
This is my first PS5 and I have to say I’m blown away on the picture quality and frame rate fluidity of even on the screen uncapped Quality Mode!! I traded for in my Series X, so I didn’t really break the bank on this. However, I did just buy the duel sense edge to go along with the console. Definitely worth the money 🎉
@khokhosh yeah that hurt. I was upgrading from base ps4. 2TB ssd is good but the ps5 slim went on sale a few weeks ago. Should have got that honestly.
@@cenciende9401 if you take in consideration that there is no disk drive, no stand, you are locked in the PS store which has rarely any good discounts or offers even after years that a game has been released, you need to have PS+ to play online, and you need a tv/monitor that has VRR and 120 Hz to make good use of the PS5 Pro, I think you break even with a decent gaming PC
The fact you bought it with your own money makes it a more valid review. I was about to say more but my sparkly PC master race hair blowing in the wind got in the way.
Without the drive and stand, I think the pro is worth about $550. I am not thoughtlessly throwing a number out. The PS4 was $399 on launch, and the pro costed the same at $399 when it launched. I understand that times are different, and that advancements in tech cost money, but the PS5 launched at $499, and that version included a stand and a disc drive. So we are sscrificing some hardware as well. $820 with a stand and a disc drive is $320 extra vs the launch PS5, roughly a 65% increase overall. That's an eyewatering increase. (or a 40% increase if you don't add those two items) Looking at the tests, it's hard to really justify spending over $300 more for what is being proposed here.
This is exactly how my brain thought about this generation too… I got an Xbox one at launch cos I was coming from the 360, but when the ps4 pro launched I jumped onto it. Then I got a series s to hold me over until ps5s became cheaper on my country, and now that I’m genuinely considering getting a ps5 this Christmas I just do not see the benefit of getting the pro considering the spec vs price differential. Consumers are growing wise to the spec vs price argument in the era of pc gaming resurgence we’re currently in - it just doesn’t make sense anymore to charge arbitrarily more for better specs when we generally understand how much those upgrades should cost
It's called the 'Concord' tax. Sony just can't lose 400 million dollars and not find a way to recoup their losses. Charging $850 for a $550 console is one of those ways.
@@mrfoofoo69I bought consoles as a "much cheaper" alternative to the PC. I usually own both. Most of us understood that you could buy a laptop or PC at high prices to have amazing graphics, gameplay, and use for school and business. On the flip side, we also understood that buying a console would be a "much cheaper" alternative with good enough graphics, maybe even bad graphics, but excellent playability and quick loading times and "zero lag". Cheap consoles, cheap game, fast loading and no lag. GameCube is still my favorite. Good enough graphics and fast play. I'm focused on the character and actions NOT the details of a leaf in a tree. The gameplay is enough to get me immersed in the fun. The details in the leaf or the landscape are bonuses but not required for me to be immersed completely. Even when there are noticeable polygons or graphical errors. In gameplay your eyes and brain watch teg character and are focused on the actions. So, the details in a leaf or gravel don't really bring me to that immersed place. It's all good though. That's what the PC was for....for those that love more realism. Sadly. Gaming should be about more than just 4k or 8k or hyperrealism. Nintendo attracting me because at least they are trying to do more than realism they are more creative with the artwork, cartoons, and content. Computers were supposed to free the artist. Gaming could be anything, from the real to the abstract. Luckily, 3rd party games and apps show a range of abstract options. Let's see how all this plays out. I'm out until I can afford consoles again. I cannot believe I'm in an era where I can't afford a console?
That's not how it works though. AMD and Nvidia have drastically increased their GPU prices in the last 4 years while providing very minor improvements to performance. An equivalent GPU to the one in the PS5 Pro would set you back $500 on it's own. The PS5 Pro is undeniably expensive for a console but it's unfortunately just a reflection of the GPU market in 2024.
@ I see you’re a person of culture. Enjoy the bounty of that great system’s ability. Plays games for itself and the generations before it seamlessly and MORE! STILL Sony’s masterpiece.
0:05 biggest flex , "If I look tired it's because I've been messing with the ps5 pro since it arrived" brother in christ I wish I had your job from 9 to 5
This is wild $700 for a console! Save about $200-$300 more and you will have a very decent gaming PC and all the benefits of actually having a PC. These "new" consoles are actually running on old PC tech design for the console of course.
I'm not sure how good of a prebuilt PC you're going to get for $700. I only found (1) on Newegg that had a 2tb SSD and wifi. No keyboard or mouse or controller with it.
I'm finding it funny that all the people on social media who have one are laughing at people not getting one saying it's because we are to poor to afford one. No, we just don't waste money on something overpriced like this. We aren't poor, we just aren't dumb
It goes both ways Mr. Payne can I call you. People not buying it calling the people who bought it dumb and vice versa stop acting all innocent like it’s one sided
Just bought one, very satisfied with the purchase! Didn't had a PS5 so went straight to the PRO. TV I'm using is a Samsung S90D 4K 120MHZ/FPS is very satisfying. Appreciate the review.
Every time I see new iterations of the latest gen consoles, it makes me so happy that I switched over to PC, more games, free online play, options for both controller or mouse and keyboard and most exclusives eventually make their way over to PC if you have some patience!
I ended up making the plunge and getting a high end PC. Yes, it was more expensive, but man what an upgrade over the PS5 and XSX I ended up selling. And knowing I can upgrade the parts anytime is such a nice change of pace. It took me a year to get my hands on a PS5 and the XSX wasn’t much better.
PC master race!! Hahahaha no but besides the jokes, I really believe if you can afford it and put in the effort to research and pick your parts properly, putting your own PC together is the way to go
I also went to a gaming PC. I didn't build it, although I did build my last one. I went with an R16 Aurora with a 4080 Super. Hopefully the new Nvidia GPU's will be compatible with it if I do decide to upgrade. Otherwise I'll just build my next one in a couple years. Gaming has been so much better, aside from a couple Unreal 5 games. I still have my PS5 though, but I mostly play on the PlayStation Portal now while I am in bed, so I'll keep it around, but I can see why others would sell it off.
I’m the target market for the PS5 Pro - an enthusiast with deeper pockets than some of the younger gamers. And yet I probably won’t be getting it because of the missing disk drive. It’s bad enough that it’s an optional extra, but it’s also out of stock everywhere in the UK. Like a lot of older gamers, I prefer owning physical media and have built up a large collection since the PS4 generation.
Don’t worry. It won’t be long before your TOLD disk drives are “obsolete” and they just flat out don’t make them anymore. Same goes for any idea of backwards compatibility. Give it enough time with the way thing are going you won’t be able to play ANYTHING without adding your credit card to your account for a monthly subscription to play the console at all, let alone buy games. 🫥
@@khrashingphantom9632 Yep. At that point I will finally get around to my backlog. I still have PS2 games in the shrink wrap. Also, Indie DRM free PC games will reign supreme.
I like collecting stuff. I've never own any console before so I've got no disc game. If my budget allows, PS5 Pro would be my first console but the separate disc drive is... Sigh
Nowadays, consoles are no longer the cheap gaming option. The only reason that speaks for consoles is the ease of use. However, PC gaming is no longer the witchcraft it once was. 😋
The real difference is game exclusivity. I know several people who say they’ll buy a PlayStation for the sole purpose of playing GTA VI when it releases. A lot of people did that with the PS4 when RDR2 released too.
@@joelmulder This is a good point. But in reality most people buying consoles don't even care that much about exclusives or worse timed exclusives. Thats mostly just a thing for people on social media or people with fomo.
@@joelmulderGame exclusivity is anti-consumer. It's a toxic business practice that not only limits sales, but accessibility for those games that should be available on all platforms. Eg, Halo on PS, God of War on Xbox, Nintendo titles on PS/Xbox, and Xbox/PS titles on Nintendo. Games being exclusive is a terrible business practice that doesn't benefit consumers.
The only way I would buy the PS5 Pro is if I sold my PS5 Slim, but I have no desire to do so. Over $800 is ridiculous. After selling my original Series X, I bought the Special Edition Series X, and personally, that is worth it as an Xbox fan. But over 800 for a limited selection of PS5 games when I'm primarily an Xbox player is why I'm content waiting until the PS6. Normally, I do buy mid gen refresh consoles such as the PS4 Pro or special editions but not this time. Happy gaming for those that do choose to do so 💯😎
the lighter below the PS5 pro shot on the beach has me dead, somebody at gameranx is a stoner & they just had to toss the lighter on the rock to say "yeah, we smoked here" LOL
I have my PS5Pro connect to Samsung 65" S90C and Q990C. This is my first PS5 and I enjoy every second of it. Nice resolution, stable 60+ framerate on a nice couch with surround soundbar. Comparing with PC as you like, but the experience with the console on the big screen TV will never be the same
Screw that, I'm building a PC. That'll have way more staying power than the PS6 eventually will. The PS5 and XBOXSX are the last consoles I'll ever be buying. Excited to explore the PC gaming landscape
@@holographicfrog1503 ok that’s fair. I was def focused on anything released by Sony or Microsoft bc the switch 2 will definitely have more to offer than the other two combined
@whiskeybuddha1995 if by staying power, you mean 3 completely different builds, all at $2500 to $3000 EACH within ONE 8 year gaming generation them ya,go pc. 😂
@@whiskeybuddha1995don’t know why you’re acting like pc players can’t also have consoles. I play single player games on ps5 with a 77 inch oled and competitive multiplayer games on my rig with an ultra wide. Best of both worlds.
I don't think many people put them vertical, so that plan makes sense to have it separate, but I randomly tried the original launch day PS5 stand with the Pro and it will work.
I am the person that didn't have a PS5. I went with Xbox Series X at first for a few reasons I won't get into. While this is expensive, I'm willing to go for it to get going with PS5 finally. Also, it's not unreasonable to think that this may end up being the most powerful home console that still supports optical media, so it may well end up being a useful one to keep plugged in when it becomes a legacy device.
I wasn’t originally interested, but when I saw you holding it in front of the ocean, it is now intriguing me.
That's some good marketing.
the selling point for me was when Jake held it up to show that it could make a good mask too
Why does it have a lighter
@jeffk3746 don't worry, that first batch will be smoking by Christmas
Lol
He brought it to the beach for a photoshoot 😂
Sexy
Cuz I ripped my pants!
@jamesdoranto9013 I'm Indian, please help.
Not just for a photoshoot. He also did some dog shadow puppeteering
gotta find some use for it.
Jake tinder bio reads: I love long walks on the beach... With my Playstation.
Cant forget picnics with his Xbox
Underatted joke lol
And he only plays his Switch at home 🤣
I've found my favorite comment of the day! Needed this laugh. Love it!🤣
PS5 Pro bro. He doesn't slum it with just any Playstation. He got class. And money. Pure Alpha.
0:32 who see’s the lighter? Bro took the PS5 and a spliff 🌳 💨 to the beach 😂😂😂
Yoooo I was thinking that too
😭😭😭😭
Size comparison...
@@adsr3870Aham 😂😂😂
Yessir 🤣😭
The PS4 Pro was awesome and it was the same price as the ps4 at launch, oh and came with a drive.
I don't remember there being any difference except another car on a racetrack
The P4 Pro was 🔥
Still playing on it. Sturdy beast…
The ps4 pro was weak as fuck. Mine would overheat
@@SuperSteph5idk... Probably yours was weak... Or your maintained it like shit
Don't worry.. I'm not buying it
Yet nobody cares. 😂
This video isn't for you then, lol
Nobody is
@@LilLorThatGamerFoogot it Friday!! It’s amazing!!
I Love it but I just wish they Upgraded the CPU or gave you the chance to upgrade the CPU somehow
it's crazy that we live in a time where "uh well on some games you already played there is a little less compromise now" is a selling point for a $800 "pro" version of a console during a time where most big games are trash. The PS5 should have came with whatever the pro version now has. The normalization of greed and ignorance towards customers is disgusting.
its more the people who like to brag about being able to afford things than the people who actually care about value for the price.
SONY aimed the PS5 Pro to that 1st group, which are the loudest of the 2.
PS6 will be expensive as a result of this, and people will still love it and buy it without question.
Most big games aren’t trash though
When he said it's a little bit smoother. Wow imagine spending 800 on that lol
Companies are gonna do what you guys allow, if you keep buying it they'll keep doing it
It’s not for you, it’s for people who have much excess income, so much that spending 800 for an upgrade is worth it. If there is no difference, there is no point in crying about price, just don’t buy it.
The launch delays mean that a lot of people just got their PS5 within the last 2 years. Im not trading in my $500 console 2 years later for fancier lighting.
Due to shortages, I got my PS5 almost 2 years after launch. It's too close to do a minor upgrade. I will probably just wait for the PS6 and have to wait 4 plus years for it to be available. Most of the games I play are just PS4 games anyways.
I played approximately 100 PS4 games including Driveclub and F1 2015 on PS5 PRO as well.
Same here. Happy with my PS5, it was a big deal finally being able to afford and buy one.
I'm still playing the mass effect trilogy on my ps5 lol
Same, I got my ps5 just last year for the holidays. If I had waited I would've gone for the pro but I'm definitely not upgrading at this point.
Sell it for $400 @@bensanterre9478
800+ dollars for a sidestep generation console is wild!
love your vids
Yeah, I'm waiting for the PS6, or possibly the PS6 Pro if my PS5 holds up.
a fool is easily parted from his/her money.
@@jamesdoranto9013yeah damn all those people buying 4000 series GPUs… such a shame
@@Someone-yd3yt I'm waiting for a PS8 Ultra at least
I have to take my PS5 Pro to the Maldives soon for work, so I appreciate you showing us what it looks like at the beach.
Why do you NEED to take it?
it’s sarcasm bro, no one needs a stupid console at the beach and those that really want to do that aren’t talking about doing it. These are fake boujee products. Nobody that’s actually got money wastes there money on stuff like this, they have like a $3000 custom console or pc, this is just to keep middle income or poor people in the same tax bracket or lower forever.
@@rafeymueller5448 What?
What? U wanna play it on the beach 😮? I mean, just play the machine not play games? lol😂
@@rafeymueller5448😂
What do you mean paying for the vertical stand is something that Playstation's been doing forever?
The C chassis PS5 was sold with an included stand, which can be used either horizontally or vertically.
The PlayStation 4, 3, and 2 did not include a stand. The PlayStation 1 didn't either but that console couldn't be stood up vertically anyway. He's probably implying the PS5 including it's stand was an exception and not the norm.
The ocean in the background is more impressive than the PS5 Pro
The graphics are better
Exactly
I thought they were gonna float test it. 😮
Nature is much better than tech, I think🤔
It runs higher fps than the ps5 pro
Play your old games again but shinier
Not even old they can't even remaster them properly
Isn’t that what you do on PC, every time you upgrade your GPU?
It is simply unnecessary and stupidly expensive ..
Play just 5 old games...the rest will look the same.
@servare2599 that's exactly what people do on pc but its a crime to do it with a console.
Jokes aside, this shows that consumer technology is already so good that anything new doesn't improve much upon what we already have. Not just consoles but games (graphics), GPUs, phones, tvs, cars etc. No more big improvements. Technology is stagnating
Consoles are stagnating yes. But PCs are getting better atleast in the GPU realm. CPUs seem to have reached the point where further boosts require a complete architecture overhaul or just pumping more power into it like the alleged washing machine level of power draw for the rtx 5090.
@@SparkyMan12 idk chef. Most modern games can still be played on a gtx 1060 at medium to high graphic settings while still getting 60 fps. There’s not much of a point to even upgrade here either.
@@SparkyMan12i have nail fungus on all of my 10 toenails. 🤕🍄
It is because we dont have ultra super demanding new games, the industry orients towards the msrket
Waited until it came out, made my research, and I bought the slim version with the disc drive. It's not worth it for the SLIGHT increase. There is no justification for the ridiculous price.
Same 😭
Slight increase? Double the storage, more ram, more performance.
Literally when the PS5 came out and we found out it's size and price my first reaction was, "damn, I'll wait a few years and get the inevitable slim version on black friday." Did that this year, got the disc version for about $404 (thankfully the Playstation was found) and I will not be touching the pro with a ten foot pole, it's literally double the price for maybe basically nothing
@@m747hvy6 if its so strong can I fight it?
If i have just a full HD TV do i see the difference between ps5 and ps5 pro? It the pro picture sharper on a Full HD TV?
The most exciting thing about the PS5 Pro was wondering if it'd fall off the fence into the sand in that shot.
The B roll is the highlight of the entire PS5 Pro launch. Sony needs to hire you guys
but why the lighter
Wake Baldino
@@pcms7411 it’s so you can use it to burn your $ in the event you have a brain and don’t actually buy ps5 pro so you too can know the feeling of owning one 🥴
@@undrwrldsk8fredwhy is this so true 🔥
a friend of mine bought the Pro, then went out and got the high refresh rate tv to take advantage of the new higher refresh rate. THEN he picked up an expansion m.2 drive for his PS5 games, and an 8TB external drive for everything else. He's my friend and I love him, but he never goes part of the way - it's all or nothing. Weirdly, I'm not jealous - but i guess i'm happy for him? Two days later and he's still re-downloading his entire PS library to the Pro. I do know that i will never hear the end of it, though, bless his heart.
lol whats he gonna play at high refresh beyond 60 hz 4k?
@@janirobe Some Games Have 120fps
@@ItsMe_P0pCoRnvery rarely do any of them. And those that do have very bad screen tearing, yes ps5 has VVR support however it is not as fluent like a pc or even the xbox series x VVR is,
the fact that you’re crying so hard about it tells us you definitely ARE jealous. this ain’t reddit little man 😂
What he should’ve done instead of trying ti transfer it manually all he would’ve had to done was save it to the cloud it would’ve backed it up
2:40 love the guy making shadow puppets on the side of the console, made me chuckle
Would have bought it for 500-600 with stand and diskdrive, but 950€ is just fkn insane
It's not expensive for what it is! This moaning about the price is clickbait and people crying because they're victims of life.
Sega Saturn was over £1000 in today's money
The NES was £199 in 1985, which is £598.86 in 2024!
The Playstation was £597 in today's money!
Sick of twats saying "I'm not buying it because it's stupidly expensive"
You're not buying it because you're poor, if it was £350 you still couldn't afford it!
Lmao shut the fuck up its not like living expenses were A LOT cheaper back then too@@alexcoupe.
@@alexcoupe. It's expensive though isn't it
@alexcoupe. People will always find money if its worth it. This shot aint worth it unless you dont know what to do with your cash
@@alexcoupe.Surprise surprise, the 1k sega saturn failed badly, when all the consoles you mentionned that would cost less than 600 sold well, not to mention the saturn is a new generation console not a midgen refresh
Paying 1k for a midgen refresh is stupid, at that price either buy a gaming pc which is way better value, or the regular ps5 slim that costs literally half the price (in the eu) and keep the rest to buy games or a good monitor
Yeah Im sticking with my OG PS5. Least that has a disc drive built in.
Yeah I’ve still got my day one ps5, still going strong, no need to change.
If the Pro was $599 including the disk drive, I would have considered it.
@@kevinschwart1028yes exactly. I'd already have one if that was the case lol
IKR? I paid 479.99 for a open box ps5 slim, disc edition with the spiderman 2 game. They are asking $800 for just a DIGITAL CONSOLE!!!!!! if you need $350 for rent or something you can sell your drive to a ps5 pro owner. lol. J/K I hate scalpers and at the same time would not sell my disc drive because I would lose have my library.
You’re missing out on 8k and Ray Tracing. You’re loss
The Pro is what the original PS5 should've been (with a built in disc drive and vertical stand included)
Nah apparently “modern gamers” have no interest in using a disk drive for anything and exclusively have the best high speed internet connection money can buy, and not interest in actually playing anything! Just starring at the “high def” graphics and buying DLC endlessly.
If the base ps5 had the specs of the pro then the price would've been a lot higher than $700 back in 2020
@@SuperSteph5not necessarily the specs, but the performance is kinda what Sony promised when they announced the PS5 almost 5 years ago.
@@Francisco_Otero
My OG PS5 box says 8K and 120fps.
Can i sue for false advertisement?
@@devilgames2217 no
Nice video as always 😊 Never bought a pro version, I'm fine with my PS 5.
In Brazil it cost almost 5 months of work to buy it.
I hate my country.
In your region inflation is much more dramatic. Central EU inflation is normaly mild. Here we have war closeby so energy and inflation. That new to us. Before covid i could buy PS every month now every 2 to 3 month.
@@SuperG316 Stay strong brother!
Same veré un Argentina 😢
I wouldn’t buy it brother unless you don’t have a base ps5 or slim.
If you have a standard PS5, don't buy it. The differences are minimal and I recommend you buy a good TV, that alone can make your games look ten times better.
The B-roll, the shadow puppet, the lighter. 😂 A lot going on here but I loved it all haha
Crazy aura beach shot
Man I didn't expect to see him literally stand in front of the sea, with a PlayStation, man this video deserves a thumbs up for that alone I guess.
2:36 the hand shadow art is on point 😂
Wish the hand shadow arts also on PS5 SLIM tho.
I rather save my money for the switch 2 next year. My old ps5 is still running great.
Exactly. For $800 you could get a switch 2 and a meta quest 3s.
switch 2 definitely ain’t coming out next year. you snooze you lose i guess.
Wait what!? I snooze everyday? @@xeno703
@@xeno703He's not losing sh!t. 😄
It's just not a worthy upgrade.
Besides backwards compatibility what is the switch 2 offering? Wasn’t it also rumored to be as powerful as the PS4
You guys showing off the PS5 Pro like a swimsuit model!🤣
They just like bragging. Good for them, but I don't need them to rub it in my face that they're buying it. I spent $1000 on my base PS5 so I might not buy it. The base PS5 still works well. The ray tracing, performance, quality, etc. The PS5 PRO comes with its benefits, but if you already have a base PS5 it's not really worth having considering it's not essential. It is nice to have one though. And with inflation, not everyone can afford it. Hopefully, I can buy it in the future if it's still available.
@@HullGamezi spent over a thousand on a folding phone. I don't regret it
@10:43 just hit my second PlayStation ad lol
I had one before, and two during.
I was on 3 at that point because of the preroll ad 💀
Third for me
I have had it since day one. It's just a PS5 that can run games a little better. You don't need it, unless you need to squeak out like thirty extra frames. I can run a lot of games at 120 fps at 4k which is nice, and some can do 60 ray traced. But honestly it's not THAT much better. Side by side you will notice but otherwise you may notice slightly smoother frames.
The only reason I bought it is because I had a launch PS5 and the fans are running rough, the disc drive has some issues and I've had memory issues lately, so I needed a new unit soon anyways. Decided I might as well have the best version possible.
If you have a PS5 and you like it and aren't needing to upgrade anytime soon, you definitely don't need this. It works well, looks a little better, and I don't regret buying it.
Dude if the difference isn't better sale it and get an old ps5 and go back to 4k at 30 fps or 1080p at 4k, obviously the pro is better, pssr makes every game look better wether it's enhanced or not. Game boost mode makes all ps4 games look better than they ever have which is awaome for games like bloodborne that haven't gotten a pqtch or port,and to be able to play pro 4k at 120 fps vs fidelity 4k @30fps or performance 1080p @60 fps is worth the price difference alone, hell the 2tb ssd and extra 2gb of ddr is worth the price difference,ps5 are still selling for $500-$600.... $100-$200 more for all the extra specs is worth it but either way if you don't think so sale it.
I bought the series X at launch and it still runs like a champ 👍
Definitely underrated
I have both and tbh there is a big difference for some games and a more subtle difference for others. Also we know future games like MH Wilds will be optimised for the pro from launch. It's no different from choosing a graphics card, you don't need the best available but don't pretend that there isn't a difference.
@@obi-wan3916 yeah a difference that is barely noticable lol. Imagine buying a graphics card for 800 dollar that barely improves your current experience. Nobody in his right mind would do that.
Okay
Plenty at Wal-Mart tonight. I don't think it is going anywhere.
Restock was Saturday for Walmart and target . Best Buy is midweek Nov 13th . Sales are actually 🔥
@@KJR585 it's selling better than the ps4 pro did at the same time. The average consumer isn't on the internet whining all day.
@@KJR585 sheep gonna sheep
I still don't have the ps5...I don't see any 'must have' games for it...or any current gen system really.
@oobynoobhow is he/her a sheep if he's repeating facts? Sony recently stated its selling better that the PS4 PRO did when it released. You guys want everyone to hate this thing sooo bad and it's hilarious!😂 im sorry you don't have 800 dollars or a super nice tv😂😂Its cool...life goes on.
If even Sony has to zoom in just for us to notice anything then no, it's not worth it lol
You showed BloodBorne & RDR2 back to back, literally the only two reasons I was considering the PS5 Pro haha
same dude, same. Guess I'll just wait for remasters
@ agreed, bro. I definitely hope the DS3 remaster rumors are true, I don’t think it looks bad at all on PS5 now, & I know everyone wants BloodBorne, but I’ll still take it haha. DeS remake is absolute fire. Looks better than ER in some cases. But it will probably be a remaster not a remake so we’ll see. RDR2 not already being PS5 native is a war crime.
@@SerSerington RDR2 is the biggest one for me, it's so disappointing that we never got a DLC or PS5 update. I'll also take any other Fromsoft remaster lol DS3 would be sick
@ absolutely, they’re sitting on a gold mine with RDR2 campaign DLC & refuse to touch it. What I would do for a true Undead Nightmare 2 haha
Loved your photo/video shoot at the beach with the Pro. You really look great together!
0:13 Because you’re a reviewer we’ll let you off the hook
Gameranx: Wait! Before you buy the PS5 Pro…
Literally everyone: Don’t worry… we’re not going to 😂
No thank you.
I am buying it.
@@gameskyjumper1721 hope you enjoy it. I got the p4 pro but think I’m gonna pass on the p5 pro
@@fritzfrankowiak3828 already got one. Loving it.
I bought it day 1 and don't regret it one bit, 4k @60 and 120 fps.... instead of 4k 30fps or 1080p 60fps..... ps4 games look better than they ever have which isninportant for games needing ports and patches like bloodborne with game boost mode, pssr makes every game look better wether game boost is on or it's enhanced version or not, extra ssd to 2tb, extra 2gb of ddr dedicated to the system itself seperate from the 16, extra ports etc it's not about if it's better or not it's if you can afford it, I sold my og ps5 same day with extra for $450 so literally only $250 out of pocket with a third party stand that has built in fans and controller docking and rgb etc
Already got it and your ping is stable like a PC. I got on of those also. You don't loose packets when playing games like BO6!!!! It's worth it if you're a FPS person
I'm one of those people that would have bought that just because I want the best versions of games available. But not having a disc drive included killed any chances of me spending the money. I'm not supporting disc drives being an add-on.
Guess you're going to be out of the console scene forever.
Gotta switch to PC and buy all those physical PC games.
If you wanted the best versions you would invest in a gaming PC, which incidentally doesn't cost much more than a PS5 Pro
If i have just a full HD TV do i see the difference between ps5 and ps5 pro? It the pro picture sharper on a Full HD TV?
My take on this is, if you've been waiting to upgrade to a PS5 Pro from a PS4/Pro, then go for it. If you just have a base PS5, keep what you have. If you have a super power PC and PlayStation's games are coming to PC anyway, then this doesn't need to be debated any further.
I think upgrading it to PS5 PRO may take tons of reconsiderations.
Well said
kind of agree, except personally i will still like to have both pc and ps, and I do
Or if you already own a PS5 just trade it? I did plus 4 games to bring the Pro down to half price, also bought a Chinese copy of the vertical stand for a fraction of the price of a genuine Sony vertical stand which look identical.
If i have just a full HD TV do i see the difference between ps5 and ps5 pro? It the pro picture sharper on a Full HD TV?
I have a ps5 and I built my first gaming pc earlier this year. So I don't need it.
I get it. Now I aint gonna lie. The remasters for certain games didnt make much sense to me but playing the last of us remaster on pc with all the bells and whistles with modern light techniques is awesome.
The feature definitely caught my attention. I will buy it one day since I've never own any console before.
5:27 Notice the draw-distance issues, i.e. things insta-spawning into the background on the left. Pretty bad.
I wonder how many times Jake said to himself "please don't drop it, please don't drop it" during those beach shots lol
Can someone explain to me why, after a year and a half of the original ps5 not being widely available and with a relatively small library of games, anyone would want to spend $800 on a "better" one that should have been what the first one was to begin with?
Same for other companies doing it. They are bored and want money lol
I bought the pro because I never bought the base version. I also don't use discs so don't need the disc drive.
I assume it's for people who don't already own one. I probably wouldn't buy the original today.
@@Msteve-nt5bx a fool and their money are easily parted.
@@Person-jw7mk Same here. Although I also bought the disk drive as I prefer the ability to get physical games, having been used to digital "licenses" from PC launchers like Steam.
I just bought a PS5 used last Tuesday, working flawlessly so far. I had some thoughts of getting the Pro but did a bunch of math, I'd be paying double for everything that I have already. The Pro is such a hard sell for me.
PS5 already is pretty great tbh
you must be absolutely horrible at math then lmao.
@@xeno703 Explain. I got my PS5 used for $400. A PS5 Pro with a disc drive INCLUDING TAXES is $800. I'm getting a disc drive if I want a PlayStation 5 of any kind.
If you already own the base variant. To me upgrading is a bit wasteful especially if your budget's a bit tight. Though I still love to get one since I've never bought ANY kind of console. I've tried PS1 and PS2 but nothing more. I've spent more on my PC.
@@JonesBrothersProductionsiac Don't worry about him. I check his comment history and all he did is being hateful towards anybody who "ain't buying it". He even hating on someone neutral towards all these argument.
I got one. Was totally worth it! 🙌
“Power cord sold separately.” ~ Sony probably soon
All parts sold separately.
@ Fun not included.
All of modern consoles not just Sony. It started with Microsoft with the Xbox 360 and it was all downhill from there, albeit MUCH slower. By the time the PS4 and Xbox One were announced WITHOUT backward compatibility the writing was on the wall.
@khrashingphantom9632 atleast xbox back peddled, looks like Sony is gonna continue ripping off their loyal fans base, i feel sorry for anyone who is in that whole of being loyal to a multimillionaire company
@ Multibillion dollar company. I was never one for brand loyalty however why I always enjoyed Sony consoles was the simple fact they operated on the principle of “and” with each iteration in the earlier days. The PS1 (a lot of people don’t remember this) was one of the first affordable home media players that incorporated Dolby Digital surround sound AND it played games and music alike (hell some of the games capitalized on the surround sound). The PS2 did EVERYTHING the PS1 did AND was the first console (affordable) to have digital optical output capability, internal hard drive capability (albeit rudimentary), along with online connectivity play (very rudimentary. Lol), acted as an immediately useable DVD player (affordable) AND was also a kick ass gaming console! (Hints why it sold so many) Not to mention it was 100% backwards compatible so it played PS1 games with ease (controls and all which got upgrade to include DualShock capabilities at launch). The PS3 (the BEST console of all) did everything the PS2 and PS1 did AND so much more! So you could imagine with a legacy like that my MASSIVE disappointment when the PS4 was announced and not only didn’t include backwards compatibility it didn’t even have all the features it’s predecessor had and cost more! So they asked me to pay MORE for LESS. And here we are today and I say GET F****! Unless Sony figured out how reclaim some of that long lost respect I’ll just stick to their last good project. Additionally I truly believe if they ever chose to re-release the “fat” PS3 with all the backwards compatibility built into it and original features it would outsell the PS5 pro even if it were the close to the same price.
$700 for a few clearer pixels seems a bit mich, but I don't know Mabe I'm just "poor" lol
If you have a ps5 you are not poor 😂
It is a bit much
Its not because you are poor or rich. It has the same 5 year old CPU. Bt the time GTA6 comes its 6 years old... already dooming it. Base PS5 will perform the same.
It's not expensive for what it is! This moaning about the price is clickbait and people crying because they're victims of life.
Sega Saturn was over £1000 in today's money
The NES was £199 in 1985, which is £598.86 in 2024!
The Playstation was £597 in today's money!
Sick of twats saying "I'm not buying it because it's stupidly expensive"
You're not buying it because you're poor, if it was £350 you still couldn't afford it!
you'll have nothing better next year for gta6...no pc release...no new xbox...so what are you gonna do?
The more I hear about the pro the more I feel like just buying the base console
No one is telling you but I will ,if you are crazy about graphics buy ps5 pro . If you care about your money and just simply want to play game get the ps5 simple
@@williammark734 True, some graphic enthusiast I saw goes hard on whoever say it's not worth it. While replying to every single comment saying "You need to agree that everybody is different." Ironically, he himself doesn't understand that everybody is indeed different. It's pretty entertaining ngl.
Long time listener first time caller. I have been waiting to get a PS5 until this unit was announced. Worth the wait.
Before you DON'T buy it.
It's not expensive for what it is! This moaning about the price is clickbait and people crying because they're victims of life.
Sega Saturn was over £1000 in today's money
The NES was £199 in 1985, which is £598.86 in 2024!
The Playstation was £597 in today's money!
Sick of twats saying "I'm not buying it because it's stupidly expensive"
You're not buying it because you're poor, if it was £350 you still couldn't afford it!
@alexcoupe. I could buy 10 of them. I'm still not buying it. It's not that much of an upgrade over my current PS5 slim.
Also, nobody thinks you're cool because you can spend a thousand bucks on something you sad shit.
@@alexcoupe.what? I make a ridiculous amount of money and see no reason to spend almost $1000 on this when I already have a $4000 PC setup. You are just a sheep man. You are overpaying on deprecated tech for a sony shitebox- grats man, now you’re no longer poor? You are clueless.
@@Graahk-r8u Nobody cares about your 4k computer loser people can buy what they want with their money
@@Graahk-r8uu don’t got it like that lil bro stop lying
11:30 what where you guys smoking on the beach?? Or is it just for scale 😉
price is absolutely wild but as an owner of one I can say that the decision ultimately boils down to two things. 1. Can you afford it comfortably? 2. Do you have a VRR TV? If you answer no to either of those questions I would not buy one.
Did you have a ps5 already?
In my experience, if you have the Playstaion Portal, it streams near flawlessly. Ive swapped Portal Play between both consoles, with same game, and find the results to be very noticeable.
Pretty sure there are a lot more questions than that which could be said no to lol, like do you have a PC, would you not be better off spending a little more for a gaming PC, do you game a lot, do you like wasting money etc etc
He's right VRR 120hz TV makes the PS5 Pro pop. PSSR is legit; GoW: Ragnarok looks great.
I have stable income and can afford one, and also have a c4 TV, do I want one? No coz I don't see much improvements, and especially since I'm a physical gamer having to spend even more on this pile of shit just so I can play my games that i spent thousands on already with the amount of games I own, makes the decision even more easier. Plus not every game will have pro enhanced so your really gambling here on the "improvements"
The lighter on the rock next to the PS5 was a nice touch
You know, I didn't buy the PS5 when it released because they were hard to find, I couldn't afford it and none of the games made it seem worth buying. Now several years later I'm still happy with my PS4 and glad I saved my money.
Kind of wish I did. Worse PS console to date.
You can say that again.
Same. Got a pro and a series x. Between the 2 of them, I manage
Buy a PC in a long run it will cheaper
Same exact boat. I could've got one like a year out but I was fine with my 4 Pro. I ended up getting a Series X for my son. I played elden ring. I want to play the Myth game... it's the only game on 5 that I want to play. Christmas is coming.
Im waiting for a garage sale on this one.
It would be pretty reasonable for people like me who never own a PS5 before. If I would purchase a console, I would start at pro variant. It's a bit of a waste to upgrade from base or slim but it depends on what you need.
Someone on other video's comment say that he upgraded from base to slim and now saving up money for the pro. Imo, if you need to save up for just a different kind of the same stuff. I don't think you should make that purchase in the first place. Idk what your salary is at but logically. It's a bit risky since this is just a luxury not a necessity.
If you're
A) Financially comfortable
B) Have a device that can support the quality aka 4K TV/monitor
C) First time purchasing PS5
Then yea, go ahead. Otherwise, it'd be better to stick with the other variant.
I myself thinking of buying the pro but since I don't have a 4K TV let alone a 1440p. I don't think it's time for me yet.
This is just my opinion. Your money your choice, I ain't forcing whoever reading this to agree with my opinion.
I own a 4K Sony TV and have never owned a PlayStation before. Should I go for the PS5 or the PS5 Pro? I'm particularly interested in playing God of War: Ragnarok and Wukong.
@@manojgowda9315 Get a PS4 Pro. Ragnarok is on that and runs great
@@manojgowda9315
PS5 Pro if you care about graphic and high fps. Pair with OLED 4K 120FPS TV to experience the 'PRO' features.
PS5 if you want to play the games and are okay with 30 to 60 fps at 4K.
PS5 slim for that a little bit of extra storage with probably the same price as the base variant.
Disclaimer:
- Not every game supports 120fps. At least, not yet.
- Only PS5 Pro GPU supports PSSR. PSSR is similar to DLSS and FSR.
ohh mine is just a 60 hz led/lcd panel with 4K resolution, so I will just stick to ps5 slim then. Thanks, buddy! By the way, does GTA 6 hold up well with ps5 slim
@@manojgowda9315 That I'm not sure but some people who bought Series X and PS5 Pro are preparing for GTA 6. Yea, one of my main reason for considering PS5 Pro.
always been a pc player, had a ps4 but sat in a shelf, come a long way from when i bought my ps1, (yes you read that right) and before that i had a spectrum zx, but your video is by far the best in making me deicde if i should keep the ps5 pro that i bought or exchange it for the standard ps5. thank you
Love your vids!
thanks!
@@gameranxTVGot a spam bot in the comments below you
Never thought I’d see this today
Same
Man, This is why I still think not even themselves can beat their own PS2 console release with dual controllers and a free stand with a logo you can twist!!! Such days are passed beyond reach now sadly. It used to be cash grab by making the best stuff out there and now cash grab means who can bamboozle their customer better.
This is my first PS5 and I have to say I’m blown away on the picture quality and frame rate fluidity of even on the screen uncapped Quality Mode!! I traded for in my Series X, so I didn’t really break the bank on this. However, I did just buy the duel sense edge to go along with the console. Definitely worth the money 🎉
0:24 BRoll footage can’t be beat
10:51 The B-roll footage in this video is top tier
It was a simple choice for me, I'm not paying $1,000+ (AUD) for a slightly better Ps5
Can buy a decent pre-built gaming PC for not much more...
$1199 AU.
@khokhosh yeah that hurt. I was upgrading from base ps4.
2TB ssd is good but the ps5 slim went on sale a few weeks ago. Should have got that honestly.
And if u buy the disc drive it'll cost u 1400 AUD what a joke of a console
@@cenciende9401 if you take in consideration that there is no disk drive, no stand, you are locked in the PS store which has rarely any good discounts or offers even after years that a game has been released, you need to have PS+ to play online, and you need a tv/monitor that has VRR and 120 Hz to make good use of the PS5 Pro, I think you break even with a decent gaming PC
The fact you bought it with your own money makes it a more valid review.
I was about to say more but my sparkly PC master race hair blowing in the wind got in the way.
0:31 yall notice that Yellow Bic thoooo? My boys be CHEEFIN!!
That's for size reference, surely 😉
I didn't have a chance to buy a PS4 Pro but now that I have a PlayStation 5, I don't see the need to buy a PS5 Pro, honestly.
0:39 that lighter... Jake have U been getting high? 😂😂😂
He does look like he just did a wake and bake. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
The beach photo shoot killed me
Without the drive and stand, I think the pro is worth about $550.
I am not thoughtlessly throwing a number out. The PS4 was $399 on launch, and the pro costed the same at $399 when it launched.
I understand that times are different, and that advancements in tech cost money, but the PS5 launched at $499, and that version included a stand and a disc drive. So we are sscrificing some hardware as well.
$820 with a stand and a disc drive is $320 extra vs the launch PS5, roughly a 65% increase overall. That's an eyewatering increase. (or a 40% increase if you don't add those two items)
Looking at the tests, it's hard to really justify spending over $300 more for what is being proposed here.
This is exactly how my brain thought about this generation too… I got an Xbox one at launch cos I was coming from the 360, but when the ps4 pro launched I jumped onto it.
Then I got a series s to hold me over until ps5s became cheaper on my country, and now that I’m genuinely considering getting a ps5 this Christmas I just do not see the benefit of getting the pro considering the spec vs price differential.
Consumers are growing wise to the spec vs price argument in the era of pc gaming resurgence we’re currently in - it just doesn’t make sense anymore to charge arbitrarily more for better specs when we generally understand how much those upgrades should cost
It's called the 'Concord' tax. Sony just can't lose 400 million dollars and not find a way to recoup their losses. Charging $850 for a $550 console is one of those ways.
Interesting. Don't know the Concord tax.@@ratedRblazin
@@mrfoofoo69I bought consoles as a "much cheaper" alternative to the PC.
I usually own both.
Most of us understood that you could buy a laptop or PC at high prices to have amazing graphics, gameplay, and use for school and business.
On the flip side, we also understood that buying a console would be a "much cheaper" alternative with good enough graphics, maybe even bad graphics, but excellent playability and quick loading times and "zero lag".
Cheap consoles, cheap game, fast loading and no lag.
GameCube is still my favorite. Good enough graphics and fast play. I'm focused on the character and actions NOT the details of a leaf in a tree. The gameplay is enough to get me immersed in the fun. The details in the leaf or the landscape are bonuses but not required for me to be immersed completely. Even when there are noticeable polygons or graphical errors. In gameplay your eyes and brain watch teg character and are focused on the actions. So, the details in a leaf or gravel don't really bring me to that immersed place. It's all good though. That's what the PC was for....for those that love more realism.
Sadly. Gaming should be about more than just 4k or 8k or hyperrealism.
Nintendo attracting me because at least they are trying to do more than realism they are more creative with the artwork, cartoons, and content.
Computers were supposed to free the artist. Gaming could be anything, from the real to the abstract.
Luckily, 3rd party games and apps show a range of abstract options.
Let's see how all this plays out.
I'm out until I can afford consoles again. I cannot believe I'm in an era where I can't afford a console?
That's not how it works though. AMD and Nvidia have drastically increased their GPU prices in the last 4 years while providing very minor improvements to performance. An equivalent GPU to the one in the PS5 Pro would set you back $500 on it's own. The PS5 Pro is undeniably expensive for a console but it's unfortunately just a reflection of the GPU market in 2024.
00:32 That lighter just had to be there huh 😂
Oh wow, I'll be passing on that. The fact that it isn't backwards compatible for PS3, PS2, and PS1 game's is a major failure.
Does it even play PS4 games?! Lol. You know what plays PS3, PS2, and PS1 games
A PS3! Lol.
PS3>PS5 “Pro” lol
That’s why I kept my fat PS3.
@ I see you’re a person of culture. Enjoy the bounty of that great system’s ability. Plays games for itself and the generations before it seamlessly and MORE! STILL Sony’s masterpiece.
But it is backwards compatible. You just have to rebuy every single game digitally from Sony again!
@ If you have to rebuy the game for it to be “backward compatible” kinda defeats the purpose. Lol
That beach photoshoot was hard 😂 can you guys continue this trend with future consoles
0:05 biggest flex , "If I look tired it's because I've been messing with the ps5 pro since it arrived"
brother in christ I wish I had your job from 9 to 5
trust me you'll not enjoy it.
Well tbh i doubt he works 9 to 5 lol i think he works a lot longer
This is wild $700 for a console! Save about $200-$300 more and you will have a very decent gaming PC and all the benefits of actually having a PC. These "new" consoles are actually running on old PC tech design for the console of course.
I'm not sure how good of a prebuilt PC you're going to get for $700. I only found (1) on Newegg that had a 2tb SSD and wifi. No keyboard or mouse or controller with it.
But I assume you're adding $200-$300 to the price. Then maybe. But if people are pissed about $700. $1000 is a stretch.
Looooll not a chance keep coping
Yeh but games run better on console
@@coreyaldridge1753get thrifty. I could 100% build a ps5 pro killer pc for 800 bucks....
I'm finding it funny that all the people on social media who have one are laughing at people not getting one saying it's because we are to poor to afford one. No, we just don't waste money on something overpriced like this. We aren't poor, we just aren't dumb
Speak for yourself. I'm poor and dumb
2024 everything is overpriced.
@@KJR585trust me, it's because they dont have it.
It goes both ways Mr. Payne can I call you. People not buying it calling the people who bought it dumb and vice versa stop acting all innocent like it’s one sided
ow i am poor allright
Just bought one, very satisfied with the purchase! Didn't had a PS5 so went straight to the PRO. TV I'm using is a Samsung S90D 4K 120MHZ/FPS is very satisfying. Appreciate the review.
2:26 I’ve been saying the same thing about my Series X for a couple years now…
Atleast you have a disc drive
Every time I see new iterations of the latest gen consoles, it makes me so happy that I switched over to PC, more games, free online play, options for both controller or mouse and keyboard and most exclusives eventually make their way over to PC if you have some patience!
I ended up making the plunge and getting a high end PC. Yes, it was more expensive, but man what an upgrade over the PS5 and XSX I ended up selling. And knowing I can upgrade the parts anytime is such a nice change of pace. It took me a year to get my hands on a PS5 and the XSX wasn’t much better.
PC master race!! Hahahaha no but besides the jokes, I really believe if you can afford it and put in the effort to research and pick your parts properly, putting your own PC together is the way to go
@ 100%. I was against buying a pc for a long time but ended up going all in. Went with a 4080 super and a 7800x3d. It’s been amazing so far.
I also went to a gaming PC. I didn't build it, although I did build my last one. I went with an R16 Aurora with a 4080 Super. Hopefully the new Nvidia GPU's will be compatible with it if I do decide to upgrade. Otherwise I'll just build my next one in a couple years. Gaming has been so much better, aside from a couple Unreal 5 games. I still have my PS5 though, but I mostly play on the PlayStation Portal now while I am in bed, so I'll keep it around, but I can see why others would sell it off.
what game you played?
PC gaming is the best, except you have to wait 2 years minimum for GTA 6. If you don't care about GTA, you'll be fine.
Here in the Philippines it's $1,000 Dollars Some Shops Going as High as $1,200. Legit Shops Acts Like Scalpers, Damn!
I’m the target market for the PS5 Pro - an enthusiast with deeper pockets than some of the younger gamers. And yet I probably won’t be getting it because of the missing disk drive. It’s bad enough that it’s an optional extra, but it’s also out of stock everywhere in the UK. Like a lot of older gamers, I prefer owning physical media and have built up a large collection since the PS4 generation.
Don’t worry. It won’t be long before your TOLD disk drives are “obsolete” and they just flat out don’t make them anymore. Same goes for any idea of backwards compatibility. Give it enough time with the way thing are going you won’t be able to play ANYTHING without adding your credit card to your account for a monthly subscription to play the console at all, let alone buy games. 🫥
@@khrashingphantom9632 Yep. At that point I will finally get around to my backlog. I still have PS2 games in the shrink wrap. Also, Indie DRM free PC games will reign supreme.
@@khrashingphantom9632 you’re probably right sadly, I think it’s days are numbered. “You will own nothing and be happy”
I like collecting stuff. I've never own any console before so I've got no disc game. If my budget allows, PS5 Pro would be my first console but the separate disc drive is... Sigh
I hope disks for games don't go away... We will truly own nothing, the future is not looking bright for gamers
Carrying your console near the beach is crazy lol
Salt water breeze?
Naw man lol
Jake is low key rich tho, don't be fooled.
Glad I'm not the only one that thought it was wack
Nowadays, consoles are no longer the cheap gaming option. The only reason that speaks for consoles is the ease of use. However, PC gaming is no longer the witchcraft it once was. 😋
The real difference is game exclusivity.
I know several people who say they’ll buy a PlayStation for the sole purpose of playing GTA VI when it releases. A lot of people did that with the PS4 when RDR2 released too.
@@joelmulder
@@joelmulder This is a good point. But in reality most people buying consoles don't even care that much about exclusives or worse timed exclusives. Thats mostly just a thing for people on social media or people with fomo.
@@joelmulderGame exclusivity is anti-consumer. It's a toxic business practice that not only limits sales, but accessibility for those games that should be available on all platforms. Eg, Halo on PS, God of War on Xbox, Nintendo titles on PS/Xbox, and Xbox/PS titles on Nintendo.
Games being exclusive is a terrible business practice that doesn't benefit consumers.
@ I couldn’t agree more.
If i have just a full HD TV do i see the difference between ps5 and ps5 pro? It the pro picture sharper on a Full HD TV?
The only way I would buy the PS5 Pro is if I sold my PS5 Slim, but I have no desire to do so. Over $800 is ridiculous. After selling my original Series X, I bought the Special Edition Series X, and personally, that is worth it as an Xbox fan. But over 800 for a limited selection of PS5 games when I'm primarily an Xbox player is why I'm content waiting until the PS6. Normally, I do buy mid gen refresh consoles such as the PS4 Pro or special editions but not this time. Happy gaming for those that do choose to do so 💯😎
@2:05 no... Ps5 exclusives work way better on PC
How do you play them on pc?
@@synaptic8471Most of them release on PC after a while. In January we’ll be getting Spider Man 2
the lighter below the PS5 pro shot on the beach has me dead, somebody at gameranx is a stoner & they just had to toss the lighter on the rock to say "yeah, we smoked here" LOL
Gameranx again with solid/unbiased review, and beach pics with the GOAT. 10-10 review
I have my PS5Pro connect to Samsung 65" S90C and Q990C. This is my first PS5 and I enjoy every second of it.
Nice resolution, stable 60+ framerate on a nice couch with surround soundbar.
Comparing with PC as you like, but the experience with the console on the big screen TV will never be the same
0:13 oh, I really want to make fun of you, but I love this channel so much that I'll let it pass 😌
Honestly, at this point, just wait for the PS6. Thanks Jake and GR team
Screw that, I'm building a PC. That'll have way more staying power than the PS6 eventually will. The PS5 and XBOXSX are the last consoles I'll ever be buying. Excited to explore the PC gaming landscape
@@whiskeybuddha1995 Same but I'll make an exception for switch 2
@@holographicfrog1503 ok that’s fair. I was def focused on anything released by Sony or Microsoft bc the switch 2 will definitely have more to offer than the other two combined
@whiskeybuddha1995 if by staying power, you mean 3 completely different builds, all at $2500 to $3000 EACH within ONE 8 year gaming generation them ya,go pc. 😂
@@whiskeybuddha1995don’t know why you’re acting like pc players can’t also have consoles. I play single player games on ps5 with a 77 inch oled and competitive multiplayer games on my rig with an ultra wide. Best of both worlds.
I don't think many people put them vertical, so that plan makes sense to have it separate, but I randomly tried the original launch day PS5 stand with the Pro and it will work.
I am the person that didn't have a PS5. I went with Xbox Series X at first for a few reasons I won't get into. While this is expensive, I'm willing to go for it to get going with PS5 finally. Also, it's not unreasonable to think that this may end up being the most powerful home console that still supports optical media, so it may well end up being a useful one to keep plugged in when it becomes a legacy device.
Love your videos!! 😎😎
I never hope for failure but to charge over $700 dollars for a “remastered console” is insulting.
Gameranx starting a new genre of tech reviews with this one. “Tech at the beach”? I’m in.