The PlayStation Neo, now called the PlayStation 4 Pro, according to Sony will deliver enhanced experiences through improved image processing capability and support for 4K quality images. PS4 Pro will be available on November 10, 2016, in North America, Japan and Europe for $399, 44,980 yen, €399 and £349. This marks the first time ever in the history of PlayStation that a higher-end system will be introduced in the middle of the platform’s lifecycle. PS4 Pro will complement the standard PS4, including the slimmer and lighter model also announced today.
By boosting the performance and capability of the system architecture including the CPU and GPU to more than twice that of the standard PS4, PS4 Pro allows games to deliver graphics with far more detail and unprecedented visual precision. Sony revealed that users with 4K TVs will be able to enjoy all PS4 titles in higher quality, such as 4K quality resolution and faster or more stable frame rates. In addition, PS4 Pro supports 4K video playback to deliver 4K streaming video services such as Netflix and YouTube.
HDTV owners will also be able to enjoy the enhanced gameplay experiences on PS4 Pro, as the system delivers 1080p resolution for all PS4 games and higher or more stable frame rates for some supported titles.
Looking ahead to the future of imaging technology, all PS4 systems including PS4 Pro will support HDR imaging technology, which enables the reproduction of brightness and darkness while realizing a much wider range of colors. During the keynote Sony announced that every PS4 sold worldwide will be treated to an HDR-capable firmware update, coming next week.
“Today marks an exciting new milestone for PlayStation as we unveiled the high-end PS4 Pro in the midst of the console lifecycle, catering to gamers who are looking for a heightened PS4 experience,” said Andrew House, President and Global CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. “By accelerating the innovation cadence at PlayStation, we’re introducing choice in the marketplace, enabling gamers to choose the PS4 model that meets their needs. Ultimately, with titles that leverage the potential of PS4 Pro – plus PlayStation VR launching soon – all PS4 owners continue to benefit from having the best place to play.”
The form factor of the new system inherits the slanted body design of the previous models and the body design consists of three layers of blocks, symbolizing the powerful presence of the PS4 Pro and its solid feel, with mirror finished PlayStation family mark emblazoned at the center of its top surface. PS4 Pro also comes with an additional USB port in the rear in addition to two USB ports in the front for connecting additional devices including the PlayStation VR virtual reality system.
The hard disk drive capacity of the PS4 Pro will be standard at 1TB to accommodate more games, demos, download contents and favorite gameplay videos. Every PS4 game title, including those already available and those launching in the future, will run on all PS4 including PS4 Pro. Furthermore, all the PS4 system employs the same user interface and shares the same online community for multiplayer gaming and network services.
On showcase during the PlayStation Meeting, Sony revealed a blowout list of game which will take full advantage of the PS4 Pro’s hardware capabilities displaying full HDR and 4K support. Games like:
Spider-Man
For Honor
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Days Gone
Watch Dogs 2
Farpoint
Horizon Zero Dawn
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
FIFA 17
Battlefield 1
Mass Effect Andromeda
Dishonored 2
Final Fantasy XV