PlayStation Confirms PS5 Pro with AI Upscaling for Late 2024 Launch

In a surprise yet much-anticipated announcement, Sony has officially confirmed the existence of the PlayStation 5 Pro — a mid-generation hardware upgrade set to launch in late 2024. The company revealed early details in a statement this morning, along with a few technical enhancements that promise to push console gaming into a new frontier.

The standout feature of the PS5 Pro is its integration of AI-powered upscaling technology, designed to significantly enhance graphical performance without sacrificing framerate. Leveraging a proprietary deep learning model, the new system employs “PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution” (PSSR), Sony’s answer to NVIDIA’s DLSS and AMD’s FSR. According to early tech demos seen by developers, the system can upscale base 1080p and 1440p resolutions to 4K at 60fps with minimal computational overhead.

Sony is targeting both hardcore gamers and developers with the upgraded hardware. The PS5 Pro is said to feature a boosted GPU performance of up to 33% over the standard PS5, along with a slightly increased CPU clock speed and faster memory bandwidth. In short, it’s built to handle more intensive titles, ray tracing enhancements, and next-gen visuals poised to accompany upcoming blockbuster releases like GTA VI and Marvel’s Wolverine.

While the company has yet to reveal pricing or a precise release date, insiders suggest a Q4 2024 window, aligning with the holiday season — a strategic move to capitalize on rising demand and anticipated software launches. Developers are reportedly already receiving dev kits for the new console, and some studios are planning PS5 Pro-optimized releases to coincide with its launch.

The PS5 Pro announcement also opens questions about future digital and cloud-focused strategies from Sony, particularly as competitors like Xbox continue investing in server-based ecosystems. However, Sony appears committed to strengthening its physical console lineup for now.

As excitement builds, gamers can expect more details at the rumored PlayStation Showcase later this summer, where Sony is expected to provide a deeper look at the PS5 Pro’s capabilities — and potentially, the next wave of jaw-dropping game reveals riding alongside it.