PS5 Pro Rumors and Developer Reactions
Enthusiasm for the PS5 Pro seems to be non-existent amongst most video game developers, with most claiming there is no need for it. The PlayStation 5 will be celebrating its fourth birthday this autumn, but it really doesn’t feel like the mid-point of the generation – given the stock problems that marred the first two years and the recent paucity of first party releases.
Rumors and Reactions
Rumors about the PS5 Pro being released this year have enjoyed a muted response, with few gamers feeling a mid-generation upgrade is necessary. According to reports from GDC (Game Developers Conference) in San Francisco last week, there were two main topics of conversation: rapidly decreasing hardware sales for the Xbox and bewilderment as to why Sony is pushing ahead with plans for the PS5 Pro.
Developer Insights
GamesIndustry.biz editor Christopher Dring mentioned that when speaking to developers, he didn’t meet a single person that understood the point of the PS5 Pro. Developers didn’t seem to feel they needed it and weren’t making the most of the PS5 in the first place.
Market Impact
Some companies expressed doubts that the PS5 Pro would grow the market or move the needle. The PS4 Pro was relatively popular due to the rise of 4K TVs, but there is no obvious selling point for the PS5 Pro beyond hardcore gamers. With the PS4 Pro accounting for less than 15% of the PlayStation 5 userbase, the PS5 Pro is likely to remain a niche product.
