Sony has officially acknowledged the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro console, confirming that the leaked design is accurate. The confirmation came subtly through a PS Blog post celebrating PlayStation’s 30th anniversary. The post’s banner image features symbols representing all previous PlayStation consoles, and nestled in the center is a semi-transparent image of a new console – the PlayStation 5 Pro, showcasing its distinctive three-fin design.
This official teaser solidifies the recent leaks surrounding the PS5 Pro’s appearance. It strongly suggests that the console will be unveiled at a State of Play event later this month. Notably, the design hints at a modular approach, carrying forward the production efficiencies introduced with the PS5 Slim revisions. The PS5 Pro retains the overall shape and design of the Slim models, suggesting that Sony has optimized the console for cost-effectiveness in production and shipping. This modular design, allowing for a detachable disc drive, could mean that Sony can produce a single base model, reducing manufacturing and shipping costs while offering both digital and disc versions of the console.
The modular approach with a detachable disc drive could also impact the pricing strategy. The PS5 Pro might be offered as a digital-only base model, with an optional disc drive attachment available separately. This strategy would allow Sony to set a single baseline price for all Pro systems, potentially driving up demand for the attachable disc drives.
