“It was another five-year project for us.”
Sony was working on its souped-up PS5 console before it released the base PlayStation 5.
“So we have done Pro in the last generation.
We learned a lot from there.
It was high end, it was premium tier.
So there are potential users acquiring those kinds of units,” Nishino told the publication.
So we started working onPS5 Proeven before PS5 launches - it was another five-year project for us."
The Sony CEO said there was some discussion about whether another PlayStation Pro console was the right idea.
So the innovation and technology advancement is quicker in a modern world.
Phones are updating every year, PCs are updating every year," Nishino continued.
So that’s the vision."
“If it’s the PlayStation you want to get, that’s the thing.
So that’s where we designed the generation at this moment.
We design everything with having one ahead in our mind.
Nishino stated the PS5 Pro is not to be confused with the next generation of PlayStation consoles.
“It is still in the PS5 generation.
PS5 Pro will do everything what PS5 does.
So it’s a consumer choice.
If they see a need for more visuality, they will get it.
The digital-onlyPS5 Pro is set to arrive on 7th November, costing 699.99/$699.99.
As a general point, you will need to buy the vertical stand separately (24.99).
