The GPU in the PS5 Pro has 67% more compute units and 28% faster memory than the base PS5 and gives it the power to run demanding games at full 4K resolution without using upscaling tricks. You won’t have to choose between frame rate and resolution anymore when you play games that are optimized for the Pro because the Pro can handle both at the same time.

Amazon slashed pricing across Sony’s entire PlayStation lineup for Black Friday to offset recent price increases triggered by tariff adjustments. The discounts span DualSense controllers, PlayStation VR2 headsets and consoles themselves, and creates rare opportunities to grab Sony hardware below typical street prices.

The PS5 Pro is on sale for $100 off during PlayStation's Black Friday Sale; the $649 price matches the all-time low.

Microsoft hasn't officially confirmed hardware unit sales for a while now, but industry experts and authorities estimate that the PS5 has sold roughly 80 million units, and the Xbox Series X (and S, combined) have sold nearly 34 million units - a sizeable gap of 46 million units (as of November 2025).

Since their launch in 2022, PlayStation 5 consoles have managed to stick to their retail price point through every Black Friday and holiday season, frustrating bargain hunters who waited for discounts that never materialized. This year breaks that pattern dramatically as Sony unleashes massive Black Friday deals across their entire ecosystem.

A repair shop has refused to fix someone’s PS5 because of what's living inside and social media agrees with them.

The PS5 has just celebrated its fifth anniversary, having launched back in November 2020. We don't think anyone would argue that this console generation got off to a flying start — the global pandemic all but annihilated any concrete plans Sony had in place — but it has been a very interesting period for PlayStation and the wider gaming industry.

Keep your PS5 running smoothly with cleaning tips, PlayStation maintenance steps, and overheating prevention strategies to extend your console's lifespan.