'I bought a PS5 Pro when it released - and now Sony is selling it for even less money'

Daily Record

01-06-2025

Sony has launched its Days of Play sale, with consoles, controllers, and games on sale - and that includes the PS5 Pro
The PS5 Pro, which was released a few months ago, didn't quite live up to Sony's expectations despite the hype. However, a rare sale might be the perfect opportunity for gamers to get their hands on the console.
Sony has kicked off its Days of Play sale, offering discounts on consoles, controllers, and games, including the PS5 Pro. For a limited time, the price has been slashed to £659.99.
But that's not the only bargain available for gamers. The original PS5 slim console is also on offer at £389.99, down from £479.99, if the PS5 Pro seems a bit too pricey, reports the Express.
There are other deals to be had as well, such as the Dualsense Edge Wireless controller and the PS VR2 with Horizon: Call of the Mountain for £354.99 , reduced from £399. Gamers can find a host of fantastic discounts here.
Sony is even allowing customers to trade in their old consoles, so shoppers have an old PS4 or PS5, they could get the new console for even less. Sony also operates a refurbished console shop here, where gamers can snag a great deal.
There are plenty of alternatives to consider. The Nintendo Switch 2 is on the horizon for shoppers wanting a new console, and Nintendo is selling it right here. Amazon is also selling the Nintendo Switch OLED for £240 if the newest console isn't in the budget.
When the PS5 Pro was first released, I had the opportunity to review it, and despite its hefty price tag, we were quite impressed. One of the games we tested was Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which, to be frank, looked absolutely dreadful when I first played it. It had a peculiar blur that made me feel as if my spectacles weren't strong enough.
However, the PS5 Pro has completely transformed how this game appears. Instead of a slick blur in the distance, there's now an option that allows you to output an upscaled 4K resolution with 60fps, whereas the standard console only allowed 4K 30 or a lower resolution at 60fps.
The PS5 eliminates that, and the game looks fantastic. Background textures and imagery look stunning, but Final Fantasy isn't the only game that looks great.
Horizon Forbidden Wes t also received some impressive upgrades. Compared to the inconsistent FPS drops I experienced with the original PS5, FPS drops are now non-existent, and the image quality 'pops' far more than it did on the old console.
It feels much closer to games on my high-end PC rather than playing older console – one of my biggest gripes with the original PS5. But the big question is: Should shoppers fork out close to £659 for the PS5 Pro?
Well, I believe 80 per cent of people still probably don't need the console, and unless gamers require the best possible frame rates and resolution, most people don't need it.