Sony Company introduced a new gaming console PS5 Pro, but the announcement caused a wave of criticism due to the high cost and lack of significant improvements.
The company set the price at $700 for the US market and €800 for the European market. However, the user reaction to this announcement was mostly negative.
The trailer for the new console on YouTube received 154,000 dislikes against 51,000 likes, indicating significant audience dissatisfaction. Social media users are actively expressing their disappointment with the high cost of the device.
Not only the price, but also the PS5 Pro’s package was criticized. The console will be shipped without the optical disk drive and vertical stand that were previously included in the basic package. Many perceived Sony’s decision as an attempt to make extra money by selling these components separately.
The presentation of the console by Mark Cerny also failed to make a positive impression on the audience. Users expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that Sony demonstrated the capabilities of PS5 Pro using games released for PS4. This raised doubts about the real advantages of the new console over previous models.
Many viewers failed to notice a significant difference in graphics quality between PS5 and PS5 Pro. This called into question the rationale for such a significant price increase for what users perceived to be minor improvements.
See user quotes below the trailer:
As a reminder, Sony announced that «approximately 40-50 games» will receive updates for PlayStation 5 Pro at the console’s launch on November 7.