The PlayStation 5 Slim may have flown off shelves during Black Friday, but Cyber Monday brought even bigger news: the PS5 Pro is now available on Amazon for just $648, down from its usual price tag of $749. It’s the lowest price ever for Sony’s most powerful console and a golden opportunity for gamers who missed out over the Black Friday weekend.
While the PS5 Slim offered a smaller design, the PS5 Pro delivers a significant hardware leap, boasting a 67% increase in GPU compute units, 28% faster memory, and a dedicated AI-powered upscaling system called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). This allows games to render internally at 1440p or 1800p and then upscale to 4K with minimal quality loss, making it ideal for players who want true 4K visuals without sacrificing framerate.
With 3x faster ray tracing performance than the base PS5, the Pro version finally makes ray-traced shadows, reflections, and lighting playable instead of just pretty screenshots. Titles like Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth get exclusive enhancement patches that unlock higher resolution, improved textures, and smoother performance giving Pro users a notable edge in both visuals and gameplay fluidity.
The PS5 Pro’s 2TB internal SSD doubles the storage of the original PS5. That’s a big deal now that many AAA games clock in at 100GB or more with updates and DLC. With 2TB, players won’t need to delete and re-download games constantly.
This PS5 Pro variant is digital-only, so there’s no disc drive included by default. However, Sony does sell an optional external Blu-ray drive for $79 for those who want to watch 4K movies or buy physical games. While this keeps the base cost lower, it also means no used games, no game sharing, and no disc-based media unless you invest in the external drive.
Premium Features for Hardcore Players
- DualSense controller included with adaptive triggers and haptic feedback
- Wi-Fi 7 for ultra-fast downloads and smoother streaming
- Front-facing USB-C ports for modern accessories and charging
At just $150 more than the base PS5 Digital, the Pro offers next-gen longevity, top tier performance, and ready to go upgrades for many existing games. Whether you’re upgrading from the base model or jumping into next gen for the first time, this Cyber Monday deal makes the PS5 Pro a must-buy for any gamer. If you are wanting to check out the Amazon page directly and see if the deal is still up, click here.
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