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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Highly anticipated: There's been a ton of speculation around the release of Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro, with many believing it will arrive sometime in 2024. Although Sony hasn't officially confirmed any details about the upgraded hardware, leaks have painted a solid picture of the potential performance improvements. The console wasn't openly discussed at the recent Gamescom expo, however attendees have shared details that developers may have inadvertently revealed.

PlayStation 5 Pro could be revealed as soon as next month, possibly for $600

Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more. Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is one of the worst kept secrets in the games industry, and game developers are tired of keeping it. According to reports, multiple PS5 Pro developers directly addressed the system at Gamescom 2024.

PS5 Pro developers directly address system at Gamescom

The PS5 Pro was reportedly an open secret at Gamescom last week.

PS5 Pro all but confirmed by multiple games developers

In a recent Wccftech report, an unspecified developer told the outlet that they had received the specs for the upcoming and highly rumored PlayStation 5 Pro. According to the developer, the console will be able to run Unreal Engine 5 developed games much better and faster than the base PlayStation 5. The report states that because of this, “it is reasonable to assume an official announcement is near.” According to several rumors over the year the console will launch sometime at the end of the year. Developer documentation by Digital Foundry which cites its own sources claims that the PlayStation 5 Pro PlayStation Spectral Resolution (PSSR) tech is capable of upscaling 1080p visuals to 4K. This technology will also reportedly be backwards compatible with existing PlayStation 5 games.

Developer Reportedly Confirms Details About the PlayStation 5 Pro

Asus and MSI revealed a slew of new motherboards at Gamescom 2024, and some of them seem to take convenience in PC building to the next level. A few of the motherboard models introduced during the event come with quick-release mechanisms, and not just for the SSD but also for the graphics card. Seeing as some of the top GPUs are now massive and unwieldy, easier installation is going to be a welcome change.

Upgrading your PC just got a lot easier

McDonald’s fans, rejoice – the fast food giant is due to bring their immensely popular Chicken Big Mac, previously only available internationally, to the US in 2024. The savory treat has been making waves in the UK, and if you’re a big fan of the McChicken, then it’s going to be right up your street.

This iconic McDonald’s item is finally coming to the US

Twitch streamer ‘herokerrey’ managed to get the platform to change their name as a joke after accidentally misspelling the website during a charity broadcast. Herokerrey is a partnered variety streamer and Just Dance player who boasts over four thousand followers on Twitch, where she broadcasts part-time on top of her full-time job in tech.

Twitch streamer’s spelling mistake gets platform to change its name

The US Sun

ARTIFICIAL intelligence may have guessed the exact PlayStation 6 release date. Sony is hard at work on the gaming console of the future, but details of the inevitable PS6 launch remain top-secret. Now The U.S. Sun has probed one of the latest AI models to see if it could produce...

We asked AI to predict the PS6 release date – and four clues hint at PlayStation’s exact next-gen console launch day

An ‘ADAM’ robot bartender has been installed at the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Fields stadium to serve drinks to baseball fans. Drinks being served at a stadium isn’t anything new. But having an AI-powered robot behind the counter in charge of refreshments sure is. ‘ADAM’, the...

Baseball stadium hires AI-powered robot bartender

While using TikTok, or other popular social media apps like Instagram, you might have seen the acronym ‘FMB’ in the comments. TikTok is full of time-saving acronyms, and ‘FMB’ is just one of the many terms that have become increasingly popular on the video app. However,...

What does FMB mean on TikTok?

TikTok is notorious for viral language that only platform users can understand, and its latest slang, “YNS,” is no different. Though “YNS” isn’t typically used in formal writing, the slang, meaning “youth,” has become popular on TikTok. Despite the slang evolving into everyday...

What does YNS mean on TikTok? Viral slang “horrifies” users

CBS Boston

If you've been anxiously awaiting a new and better performing Microsoft Xbox game console, your wait is almost over. Best Buy has just opened up pre-orders for three new Xbox Series X and Series S gaming systems, including the Xbox Series X 2TB console in galaxy black ($600), the Xbox Series X 1TB all-digital console in robot white ($450), and the Xbox Series S 1TB all-digital in robot white ($350).Pre-order inventory is very limited, so if you want to be among the first to get your hands on one of these new systems, reserve your spot on Best Buy's pre-order list right...

Pre-order the new Xbox Series X and S consoles

GamesRadar

The Nintendo Switch successor is apparently not coming out within this fiscal year

Developers working on Nintendo Switch 2 games have reportedly been told not to expect the console before April 2025

Consoles can get off to a strong start with a killer launch line-up to win over fans and stand out in a new generation. Some memorable PlayStation launch titles like Ridge Racer, Timesplitters, and Resogun set the bar high for new consoles. Standout launch titles like Demon's Souls and Astro's...

10 Best PlayStation Launch Titles Of All Time

Comic Book

The console variants for Xbox Series X and Series S drop October 15th.

Xbox Announces Release Date for Three New Consoles

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Vision Pet Care

Ever wondered if your feline friend truly loves you? Cats, those enigmatic furballs, have a knack for hiding their affections in the most subtle ways. Let’s dive into the clandestine world of kitty love and uncover how your cat secretly shows its love for you.

How Your Cat Secretly Shows Its Love for You

Here is every Xbox game you can play on PlayStation 5.

Every Xbox Exclusive On or Coming to the PS5

PS5 Pro‘s price is going to end up breaking the bank for many, if recent developments are any indication. As we inch closer to the upgraded console’s official reveal, speculations about its price have begun. With Sony unable to contain the standard PS5’s price, as seen in multiple regions, we can only imagine how hefty the PS5 Pro’s price tag will be.

PS5 Pro Price Might Be an Ugly Surprise

PS Plus Extra and Premium members get one of the greatest games of all time this month.

PS Plus adds arguably the best RPG of all time for PS5 and PS4 for free

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy has revealed why the site decided to hike the cost of Tier 1 subs on mobile, explaining that it’s for streamers’ benefit. On August 21, Twitch announced that the cost of subs on mobile would be going up again in 40 countries, rising all the way up from $5.99 to $7.99 in the United States on October 1.

Twitch CEO explains why platform suddenly hiked sub prices on mobile

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Rejected PS5 chip gets transformed into working gaming PC

A YouTuber has resurrected the faulty APU chip of a PS5, which was then resold with a motherboard, and has turned it into a working gaming...

Rejected PS5 chip gets transformed into working gaming PC

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