Recent PS5 Pro launch sparks analyst debate on sales projections. Elsewhere, the new console reignites speculation about a potential PlayStation handheld.
Analyst Perspective on PS5 Pro Sales: Navigating the Price Point
PS5 Pro's Enhanced Capabilities Fuel Handheld Console Rumors
Despite its $700 price tag, analysts predict the PS5 Pro will achieve sales comparable to the PS4 Pro. Ampere Analysis' Piers Harding-Rolls notes a significant price difference between the PS5 and PS5 Pro (40-50%), exceeding the PS4/PS4 Pro launch gap. They project approximately 1.3 million PS5 Pro units sold during the November 2024 launch window – 400,000 fewer than the PS4 Pro's initial launch sales.
Harding-Rolls points to the price difference potentially impacting demand, but believes PlayStation enthusiasts will remain less price-sensitive. The PS4 Pro ultimately sold around 14.5 million units, representing about 12% of total PS4 sales, with projected sell-through reaching approximately 13 million units within five years. (Sell-through refers to direct consumer purchases from retailers.)
PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny highlights PS5 Pro's performance enhancements for PSVR2 games, specifically mentioning higher resolution output enabled by the improved GPU. He also confirmed compatibility with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, the console's AI-assisted upscaling technology, for future PSVR2 use. The PS5 Pro also boasts compatibility with existing PS5 accessories, including the PS Portal.
This PS Portal compatibility, coupled with previous rumors of a PlayStation handheld capable of running PS5 games, fuels speculation about a new portable console. While unconfirmed, the PS5 Pro's capabilities could significantly influence the development of a future handheld device.
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