Sony Skips 8K Label on PS5 Pro Box, Confirms PS5 Slim Plates Won’t Fit PS5 Pro
With the PlayStation 5 Pro’s official release date just around the corner, some people have already gotten their hands on early units and are sharing photos and comparisons online. One surprising detail that has caught people’s attention in these photos is that Sony has removed the 8K logo from the PS5 Pro box.
The missing 8K label has raised eyebrows, especially since the PS5 Pro is the only PlayStation console that can support 8K resolution for AAA games, a feature already shown with Gran Turismo 7, one of the most graphically demanding titles available. Sony instead labeled the PS5 Pro box with “4K at 120 frames per second,” leaving out its 8K potential.
Interestingly, Sony made this change a few months ago with both the standard and slim PS5 versions as well, possibly signaling that 8K may not be a priority, especially with 8K displays still rare in the market. Sony might be thinking along the same lines with the PS5 Pro, as there is still little to no game support for 8K.
In related news, covers for the PS5 Slim, though close in size to those of the PS5 Pro, don’t fully fit the Pro model, specifically on the upper portion. This compatibility issue is a concern for users who had hoped they could use the same plates across models.
Another unexpected change is that the PS5 Pro’s box is noticeably smaller than that of the base model, even though the console itself is larger.
Sony has also confirmed that more than 80 titles will be optimized to take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s hardware enhancements, promising improved graphics, frame rates, and loading times for many games. However, despite these upgrades, the PS5 Pro has faced some criticism for its high price point, which feels steep to many fans, even when adjusted for inflation.
Set to officially release worldwide on November 7, 2024, the PS5 Pro will retail in stores at $700. Many users have already started sharing pictures and thoughts about the new PS5 Pro, and more are expected as early buyers open up their consoles in the next few days.
With the PS5 Pro release almost here, will you be picking one up or possibly upgrading from a standard PS5? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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The Ps5 hardly has any decent face plates anyhow, besides i prefer using a skin and the original faceplate.
At least it does it this time. The standard PS5 just never pulled this off.
And that goes for series x claiming the same thing in 2020 and “60fps as the new standard for all games going forward”, when they can’t even accomplish this on MOST of their own 1st party games.