Despite its high price, the new PlayStation 5 Pro got off to a successful start and surpassed the sales figures of the PS4 Pro in the same period. The new model, which is aimed at demanding gamers, is particularly popular with technology enthusiasts who are prepared to dig deep into their pockets for improved performance and gaming experiences.
The most important facts in brief
- Price: The PS5 Pro costs around 800 euros, while the standard PS5 is significantly cheaper.
- Target group: Enthusiasts and core gamers who value high-end performance.
- Feedback: Despite its success, online reviews show a mixed response.
Technical innovations and target group
The PlayStation 5 Pro (€ 835.89 *) is aimed at a core gamer community that wants uncompromising performance. Sony describes the console as a high-end product for gamers who have the highest demands in terms of graphics and speed.
Compared to the regular PS5, the Pro version has increased processing power and better graphics characteristics to enable an optimized gaming experience with 4K resolution and high frame rates. For many buyers, these improvements justify the higher price, while others criticize the price as excessive.
With the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony is targeting an audience that has shown interest in mid-generation upgrades in the past, similar to the PS4 Pro. The company assumes that enthusiasts and technology fans are willing to pay the extra cost to benefit from the technical advantages.
Challenges and criticism
Although the sales figures confirm the success of the PlayStation 5 Pro, there are also points of criticism. For example, the official launch video on platforms such as YouTube received a high number of dislikes, which shows that the price in relation to what is on offer is problematic for some consumers.
This is somewhat understandable. After all, the Japanese tech company delivers its latest games console with a meagre scope of delivery. The Pro version not only lacks a drive, but even a stand. Nevertheless, Sony plans to continue selling large numbers of units in order to be as successful as the PS4 Pro in the long term.
Conclusion
The PlayStation 5 Pro is off to a successful start and is outselling the PS4 Pro. Demand shows that many players are prepared to dig deeper into their pockets for the improved technical features of the Pro version. In the long term, it remains to be seen whether sales figures will remain stable in order to build on the success of the PS4 Pro.
