The Disappointment Of The PS5 Pro Launch: A Gamer's Perspective

After spending months racked with excitement, this is what I get!? A 9-minute showcase giving us a console with improvements that can barely be called that. As a gamer worth his salt, I was eagerly waiting for the PS5 Pro only to be left wishing I wasn’t one at all.

In the name of Pro, Sony gives us a few measly improvements — a larger GPU, Ray Tracing, and AI-driven upscaling. And while I would have been okay with these minor upgrades, asking $699 for a disc-less, stand-less console had me dumbfounded. To pay a premium of over $200, it hardly makes sense to declare the latter the winner in the official PS5 vs PS5 Pro battle. However, what got me the most was the reaction from the gaming community.

Within minutes of the PS5 Pro launch, gamers took to social media to mock Sony for its exorbitant $700 PS5 Pro pricing. And truth be told, I wholeheartedly agree with them. This compilation of posts, Reddit threads, and comments showcases just how gamers are furious and disappointed with Sony. But of course, as we are gamers, we have to be cheeky about it.

Community Reaction to PS5 Pro Pricing

Flat-out mocking the PS5 Pro price, people online are already talking about having multiple jobs to even afford the console. Some tweets have gained traction, making light of the situation and pointing out the absurdity of the situation. It’s a reality check for many gamers who were expecting something more substantial from Sony.

• One user joked, "You’ll need THREE jobs to get a PS5 Pro."
• Another tweeted, "PS5 Pro being $699 is one of the funniest things I have seen in a long time."

Some memes and posts also highlight past mistakes from Sony, reminding us of the promises made during earlier console launches. This isn't just about the price; it's about the trust and expectations that gamers had leading up to this release.

Criticism of the PS5 Pro Features

Many gamers are not only upset about the price but also about the features being offered. While Sony is touting improvements like Ray Tracing and AI-driven upscaling, many feel these are not enough to justify the cost. Gamers are questioning the value of these upgrades, especially when compared to what is being offered by gaming PCs at similar price points.

Some gamers are even suggesting it might be time to consider building a PC instead. This sentiment is echoed by many who feel that investing in a gaming PC would provide far greater value for performance.

Final Thoughts on the PS5 Pro Launch

As someone who grew up binging PlayStation games and spent a lot of money on them, I have to say I am more than disappointed. Sony pathetically skirted its way around this new console reveal and slapped us with numbers like 45% more rendering. Well, I am 100% disappointed.

As I furiously bang away at my keyboard, all I can wonder is, Where’s your God now, Sony? Well….not in Ragnarok, as even that is coming to PC. Do you think the PS5 Pro is overpriced or has everyone gone crazy? Tell us in the comments below.