Sony Unveils PS5 Pro At $699.99, Netizens Kickoff Memefest — Here Are Best Ones
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Sony has officially unveiled the much awaited PlayStation 5 Pro recently, and it is set to be launched before the global markets on November 27, 2024. The PS5 Pro comes with a price tag of $699.99. This fresh upgraded console promises major improvements in performance and visual fidelity. These improvements make it an attractive option for gaming enthusiasts who are looking for top-notch graphics. Since the unveiling, people have been going nuts over it.

Before we have a look at the reactions, let us first familiarise ourselves with what we know about the PS5 Pro.

PS5 Pro: What We Know So Far

The PS5 Pro boasts a 67% more powerful GPU and 28% faster memory than the original, delivering up to 45% quicker rendering for smoother visuals and improved gaming performance. Key upgrades include advanced ray tracing, casting light rays up to three times faster, and the introduction of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), an AI-based upscaling tech that boosts image quality and frame rates. The console supports 8K resolution, Wi-Fi 7, and variable refresh rates to eliminate screen tearing. 

Over 50 launch titles, including Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, will be made available as “PS5 Pro Enhanced.” Backward compatibility includes over 8,500 PS4 games, with Game Boost mode improving performance. The PS5 Pro also features a 2TB SSD, doubling the storage of previous models, while maintaining a design that fits existing setups.

PS5 Pro Unveiling: Netizens React

A memefest has been kicked off upon seeing the PS5 Pro announcement. Some people came in support of the new PlayStation whereas a number of people cracked jokes about it. A user wrote, “PS5 Pro day 1 ya’ll can argue with somebody else, I spend my money on what I want! If you don’t want or need one cool, but that ain’t got nothing to do with me and mines!”

A user thrived on the Xbox V PlayStation rivalry and wrote, “Imagine wasting $800 on a PS5 Pro and still not getting any game that can match these Xbox visuals:”

Some had a real hard time spotting the difference in graphics between the PS5 and PS5 Pro. 

Another user embarked on the infamous meme trend of ‘Corporate wants you to spot the difference’ and wrote, “Looking at the PS5 vs PS5 Pro comparisons like:”

One of the users advocated for making a custom PC instead of spending on PS5 Pro. 

A user who had PS5 but wanted to get a PS5 Pro had a hack of his own. 

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