Gamers slam PS5 Pro over hefty price tag and separate disc drive

Gamers express frustration on social media as PlayStation 5 Pro launches at $700, with additional costs for extras.

Sony has officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro, set to launch on November 7, priced at $699.99.

The new console boasts several key upgrades, including a larger GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling technology called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). It aims to enhance performance by eliminating the need to choose between Fidelity and Performance graphics modes.

YOU GUYS ARE SELLING THE DISC DRIVE SEPARATELY FOR A $700 DOLLAR CONSOLE!?!? WE HAVE TO PAY OVER $800 TO GET THE FULL PS5 PRO EXPERIENCE!?! THERE'S JUST NO WAY THEY THOUGHT THIS WAS OK!!! pic.twitter.com/ReLfYWQpfn

— Ndukauba (@NdukaubaYT) September 10, 2024

Despite these improvements, fans on X (formerly Twitter) have criticized the pricing structure. Many users expressed frustration over the separate sale of the PS5 disc drive, which brings the total cost of a fully equipped PS5 Pro to over $800.

Me seeing 700 dollars on the PS5 Pro with no disc drive ): pic.twitter.com/wueeHc5QeP

— DomTheBomb (@DomTheBombYT) September 10, 2024

The PS5 Pro will include a 2TB SSD, a DualSense wireless controller, and a pre-installed copy of "Astro's Playroom." However, both the disc drive and the console stand will be sold separately.

It's called the PS5 Pro because you're Pro-bably not gonna buy it

— 💙🌕❄️ (@StellaNoxEclair) September 10, 2024

While the console promises consistent 60fps high-fidelity modes, many are questioning whether the slight performance boost is worth the significant price hike, especially given that the original PS5, released in 2020, could achieve similar results for less.

Preorders for the PS5 Pro begin on September 26.