Sony's PS5 Pro Launches Amid Economic Challenges and Industry Turmoil

The upgraded console offers impressive technical improvements but faces criticism over high pricing and lack of exclusive titles.

Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launching on November 7, features a 45% faster GPU and advanced ray tracing capabilities.
Despite its technical enhancements, the PS5 Pro will not have any exclusive titles and all games will run on the base PS5 as well.
The high price of $699 for the digital-only console, with an additional $99 for a disk drive, has sparked consumer dissatisfaction.
Economic factors like inflation and the cost of living crisis have reduced disposable income, making the expensive console a tougher sell.
Industry-wide layoffs and investment shortfalls have impacted game development, limiting the potential of the PS5 Pro's advanced features.