PlayStation · Gaming · Reviewed by Tom's Guide · Published 2026-04-23
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The reviewer concludes that most people should opt for the standard PS5 Slim at $600 due to its excellent value and game library. While he loves the PS5 Pro, he advises against buying it at its current $900 price, suggesting it makes more sense for buyers to wait for the PS6, which is rumored to be about a year and a half away.
This video from Tom's Guide compares the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro consoles, discussing recent price increases and their key differences. It also evaluates the consoles against gaming PCs and provides recommendations on whether to buy now or wait for a potential PlayStation 6.
The PS5 Pro is difficult to recommend at its current $900 price point, especially with the PS6 potentially launching within a year and a half. The console offers a significant performance boost over the base PS5, primarily through its exclusive PSSR 2.0 upscaling technology and doubled 2TB storage. PSSR 2.0 enables better resolution and performance, allowing for improved graphics with ray tracing at 60 frames per second, noticeably enhancing games like Cyberpunk 2077 compared to their PS5 versions. If you absolutely need the best possible PlayStation gaming experience today and are not deterred by the high cost, the PS5 Pro delivers superior performance compared to a similarly priced gaming PC. However, if you are looking for better value or are willing to wait, the base PS5 Slim is a more sensible purchase, or you should consider holding off for the PlayStation 6.
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The PS5 digital model launched at $400 in 2020, then the Slim at $450, then $500, and is now $600. The disc model followed a similar pattern, now at $650. The original PS5 is no longer sold new.
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The PS5 Pro launched at $700, was raised to $750 a few months ago, and is now $900.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zd1Hbj9Pxc
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The PS5 Pro can sometimes be found open box for around $750 to $850.
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The standard PS5 has 1 TB of storage, while the PS5 Pro doubles that to 2 TB. The reviewer has about a dozen AAA games on his PS5 Pro with room for more.
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The PS5 Pro exclusively offers PSSR, which was recently improved to PSSR 2.0 via a firmware update in March 2026.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zd1Hbj9Pxc
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PSSR upscales games using AI for better resolution, even with settings like ray tracing enabled, making games look like they are 4K. The PSSR 2.0 update further improved these capabilities.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zd1Hbj9Pxc
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Games like Cyberpunk 2077 can utilize higher ray tracing settings with PSSR 2.0 for a more lifelike experience. Most PS5 Pro games played by the reviewer are dramatically improved in both performance and graphics over their PS5 versions with the PSSR 2 update.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zd1Hbj9Pxc
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For the $300 price difference between the PS5 and PS5 Pro, there is a pretty big difference in performance.
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For $900, the PS5 Pro offers better performance for the money compared to a similarly priced PC counterpart. A Digital Foundry video demonstrating a similar cost equivalent gaming PC, even without RAM, showed it would not perform as well as the PS5 Pro.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zd1Hbj9Pxc
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Rumors suggest a potential Fall 2027 release date for the PlayStation 6, which is still over a year out from the video's recording.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zd1Hbj9Pxc
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The PS6 release date could change due to factors like fluctuating RAM prices and Microsoft's next Xbox plans.
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If choosing between a PS5 and PS5 Pro, the reviewer advises going for the PS5 Slim. The $600 digital PS5 Slim offers a wonderful lineup of first and third-party games.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zd1Hbj9Pxc
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Compared to alternatives, the PS5 Slim is a better pick-up than an Xbox Series X and still cheaper than a PC equivalent.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zd1Hbj9Pxc
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Despite loving the PS5 Pro and having no regrets buying it for $700 in 2024, the reviewer thinks it makes sense for most people to hold off and wait for the PS6, given its potential release a year and a half away.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zd1Hbj9Pxc
The reviewer advises buying the PS5 Slim Digital for $600, highlighting its great game lineup and better value compared to alternatives. While the PS5 Pro offers performance benefits, its $900 price makes it less appealing when the PS6 is potentially a year and a half away, making the standard PS5 a more sensible choice for most.
The standard PS5 has 1TB of storage, while the PS5 Pro doubles it to 2TB. More significantly, the PS5 Pro uniquely offers PSSR 2.0, an AI upscaling technology that enhances resolution and ray tracing, allowing games to look like 4K even with demanding settings. This results in dramatically improved performance and graphics for many games.
For $900, the PS5 Pro delivers superior performance compared to a gaming PC of a similar cost. The reviewer cites an example from Digital Foundry, which showed that a PC equivalent costing $900 (or more, not including RAM) would still not perform as well as the PS5 Pro.
The PS5 Slim Digital is currently priced at $600, and the disc version at $650, following multiple price increases since launch. The PS5 Pro has also seen hikes and now costs $900, though open box deals can sometimes be found for $750-$850.
While rumors suggest a PS6 release in Fall 2027, which is still over a year away, the reviewer advises holding off on the PS5 Pro at its current $900 price point due to the PS6's proximity. Factors like fluctuating RAM prices and competitor actions could influence the actual release date, but waiting is suggested for those eyeing the Pro.
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The video analyzes the current PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro consoles, focusing on recent price hikes, with the PS5 Slim now at $600 (digital) and the PS5 Pro at $900. It highlights key differences, including the PS5 Pro's doubled storage to 2TB and its exclusive PSSR 2.0 AI upscaling technology, which significantly enhances graphics and performance in games like Cyberpunk 2077. The reviewer also compares the PS5 Pro's price-to-performance against gaming PCs, concluding the console offers better value. Ultimately, the video recommends the standard PS5 Slim for most buyers and advises against purchasing the PS5 Pro at its current high price, suggesting users might be better off waiting for the rumored PS6 release in late 2027.
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