Sony just dropped the worst-kept secret in gaming, and your wallet is about to feel it.
The PlayStation 5 Pro is OFFICIAL, and it comes with a price tag that has the entire internet clutching its pearls.
We're talking $699.99 for a console that doesn't even include a disc drive or a stand.
That's right — seven hundred bucks, and you STILL have to pay extra just to stand it up straight.
Let's unpack what you actually get for that eye-watering price.
The headline feature is a beefed-up GPU that Sony claims delivers 45 percent faster rendering than the standard PS5.
There's also upgraded ray tracing hardware — up to three times faster, according to Sony — plus a new AI upscaling tech called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution.
Games look sharper, run smoother, and finally hit that 60 frames-per-second sweet spot at 4K.
Here's the catch that has gamers FURIOUS.
The PS5 Pro launches November 7 with NO built-in disc drive.
If you've got a shelf full of physical games, you'll need to fork over another $79.99 for a detachable drive.
Suddenly your "$700 console" is creeping toward $800 before you've bought a single game.
Sony is nickel-and-diming us at the worst possible time.
If you already own a PS5, you're looking at a modest visual upgrade for a premium price.
If you skipped the PS5 entirely, this is a pricey entry point.
And with the Nintendo Switch 2 looming on the horizon, Sony is betting big that hardcore players care more about raw power than value.
Early reactions online suggest that bet might not pay off the way they hope.
If you're a graphics obsessive with a 120Hz TV and money to burn, the PS5 Pro delivers the most powerful console experience on the market.
Your standard PS5 still plays every new game, and it costs hundreds less.
Patience might be the smarter play here — wait for real-world benchmarks and holiday bundles before dropping nearly a grand on a console.
The PS5 Pro is a technical marvel wrapped in a financial gut-punch.
Sony built a machine for enthusiasts, then priced it like a luxury item.
Final Thoughts
For most American gamers, the smart move is waiting — or sticking with what you've already got.