PS5 Pro Supports 8K Screenshots and Enhances Image Quality for PS4 Games

The PS5 Pro has started to appear at some retailers, and a few lucky users in Brazil have already had the chance to explore its features. Their initial hands-on experience reveals exciting additions for this mid-generation console, including the ability to capture screenshots in 8K resolution.

This comes as a surprise, given the absence of an 8K logo on the console’s box. Fans initially assumed Sony had dropped 8K support altogether. However, users will still need an 8K-capable display to fully enjoy these ultra-high-resolution screenshots, as 8K displays are still rare and costly. Sony might expand this feature in future updates, but it doesn’t seem to be a priority right now. Currently, Gran Turismo 7 and F1 24 are the only games supporting 8K on the PS5 Pro.

The PS5 Pro also offers an “Enhance Image Quality for PS4 Games” feature, allowing players to improve the resolution of certain PS4 titles. One user tested it with Bloodborne, noting enhanced clarity over the original 1080p resolution capped at 30fps on the PS4.

Bloodborne running on PS5 Pro with the new "Image Quality Enhancement" feature.

This is a new systemwide feature that improves image quality for PS4 games. pic.twitter.com/E3CUaBsNDa

— KAMI (@Okami13_) November 2, 2024

In addition, the PS5 Pro will also support VRR for PS4 games, enhancing their sharpness on modern displays. Sony had previously mentioned that certain PS4 titles would benefit from this feature, focusing on improving resolution rather than increasing frame rates.

Additionally, the PS5 Pro introduces advanced AI upscaling technology known as PSSR, which allows games to reach near-4K resolution while maintaining smooth performance. Titles like Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth have already implemented this upscaling, offering a balanced mode that delivers high visual quality alongside decent frame rates.

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Fans can expect early reviews and first impressions of the PS5 Pro to arrive just a day before its release, with reviews set to drop on November 6. As launch day approaches, even more leaks and details are likely to surface.

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