PS5 Pro Sales Projections Unaffected by Negative Reviews

Recent PS5 Pro sales projections remain robust despite mixed initial reception. Analysts offer insights into expected sales figures, while the console's advanced features fuel speculation about a potential new handheld device.

Analyst Perspective on PS5 Pro Sales: A Pricey Proposition?

PS5 Pro's Enhanced Capabilities Spark Handheld Console Rumors

The $700 PS5 Pro's launch is anticipated to mirror the PS4 Pro's success, according to Ampere Analysis. Despite the significant price increase (40-50% compared to the standard PS5, much higher than the PS4/PS4 Pro launch difference), Ampere predicts approximately 1.3 million units sold during the November 2024 launch window. This is considerably lower than the PS4 Pro's initial sales, but still noteworthy.

Ampere Analysis' Piers Harding-Rolls highlights the price disparity as a potential sales dampener, but believes PlayStation enthusiasts will be less price-sensitive. The PS4 Pro ultimately sold around 14.5 million units, representing about 12% of total PS4 sales, with projected sales reaching approximately 13 million units over five years. (Sell-through refers to direct consumer purchases from retailers.)

PS5 lead architect Mark Cerny confirms PS5 Pro enhancements for PSVR2, citing improved GPU performance leading to higher resolutions. He also mentions the PS5 Pro's AI-assisted upscaling, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, will be compatible with PSVR2. The console's compatibility with other PS5 accessories, including the PS Portal, is also highlighted.

This PS Portal compatibility has reignited speculation about a potential new PlayStation handheld console. Earlier rumors suggested a handheld capable of running PS5 games, and the PS5 Pro's capabilities could indeed pave the way for such a device, though nothing official has been announced.