Yeah it’s a crazy asking price for a disc drive less console. And if you have to upgrade your tv monitor to take advantage of all the Pro features it’s a lot more.
Yeah, exactly, I didn’t even get a 4K TV until 2024 . I also upgraded my PC monitor to a 34 inch ultra wide 4K monitor. My PC already performs at a pretty similar Level has the standard PS5. I just feel like $800 of my own money could be better used elsewhere.
I really am curious to what their price point will be. Hope it’s not a lot over $400. If it’s $350 and plays at the same level as a PS4 pro, I’m pretty sure they’ll win the next generation. I mean, it’s Nintendo after all.
@@PKInTheUniverse I imagine to bring down costs they might go back to an LCD screen for the launch version ,then do an OLED one later on. Doubt we’ll hear anything this year since they have switch holiday bundles on the way.
It'll be competing with the 2TB Xbox Series X this holiday season that will retail at $599. Sony's PS5 mid gen upgrade for over $800 with a disc drive and stand is absolutely ridiculous and I think Microsoft's Xbox Series X refresh is a more compelling offering as a value proposition.
I told you not to leave your quest 64 carts in the road! but yeah i expect a price drop will follow soon lol. especially after the reception it received
Unfortunately, these people have God-Mode money and sadly they don’t care. It’s like playing SimCity with all the cheat codes on for these people. Nothing really matters, not even the customer. And the customer really loses because these companies aren’t pushing each other to be better and provide the end-user with the best experience.
One can buy a lot of things with $700. Food, gas, clothes, cat food, books, games for other consoles. I will not be buying a PS5 or a PS5 Pro. I think the next Nintendo console will be around $400, which is high but still reasonable.
$800 just to play Indie games! Going by the price it doesn't have anything to do with the tech but how many people will buy it. Not enough, so basically two machines sold will cover the price of the hardcore gamer who didn't buy one because they have gone back to classic consoles and retro gaming. 😜
In a weird way, I feel like it’s geared towards me since I’m still playing the PS4 slim. But at the same time I have a PC that though it’s pretty entry-level is definitely comparable to the PS5 spec wise . I just feel like if I was gonna waste 800 bucks I would upgrade my PC .
Was debating about getting one, especially if it helps with the blur on ff7 rebirth performance mode on longer distances. But yeah, not for that price 🤣
I have absolutely zero interest in the PS5 pro. I have no desire to even get the PS5 or series X. Doom the dark ages is literally the only game that caught my next gen interest but its not enough to buy a PS5. I remember a time i was always excited for new system's and games on a regular basis. But it kind of ended with the swutch. Or even the Evercade. But yeah zero interest in this upcoming pro. Its Too expensive, plus they are pushing there luck by charging extra for the disc drive. Ive said to myself all the time. If Or when gaming goes fully digital. That WILL be the day i retire from modern gaming. Im stubborn and determined like that. Im very anti digital.
I totally get where you’re coming from. The PS5 Pro’s price point and the push toward digital-only content is definitely frustrating. Doom: The Dark Age sounds cool, but it’s hard to justify investing in a whole new system for just one or two games, especially when physical media seems to be fading. I also miss the days when getting a new console felt exciting, but now it feels like everything is moving toward a digital future, whether we like it or not. It’s tough for those of us who love physical games. You’re not alone in feeling that if everything goes fully digital, it could be time to step away from modern gaming. I like digital and I like physical, but I also like to have choice. I wish they’d stop trying to make everyone choose.
whats funny about this tho i just seen another more larger youtuber make the same type of video about the ps5 pro. With their gaming shelf behind them you know? And whats funny they are whining cause its $1000 CAD dollars canadian.....they could take 2-3 games off at random on their shelf behind them and have over $1000. As well this particular person probably is going to get a review unit sent to them LMAO. Otherwise for us normal people, its pricey af, no disc drive too
Yeah , I get where you’re coming from about the pricing and how some TH-camrs might have shelves full of games worth a lot dough, it’s kind of a bad look. That being said I think it’s still worth talking about for those who can’t easily afford the $1000 CAD price tag. Even if they get review units, it doesn’t change the fact that many people can’t justify these absurd prices even at the low end without the disc drive and stand it’s still pretty ridiculous. Personally, I try to keep things balanced and consider what would actually be worth the money for most gamers. To me one of the big advantages of consoles is physical media. If the entry point of physical media is too expensive and this is a preview of what’s to come with the PS6, this is quite bad.
@@PKInTheUniverse well the dumbest thing is, whats going to be "aimed" for the ps5 pro? its not like its a new system that have games targeted for it LOL I still dont have a ps5 yet myself i just dont play enough modern stuff to warrant it. Sadly the one sale I was at that had cheap games sold a ps5 dirt cheap and i was just a tad bit late to it, i got couple switch games and cowabunga collection for ps5 for $5 lol
Same, there is no point in owning it for me . I have a PC that can already play a number of modern games better than my PS4 and over time it really wasn’t that expensive even with all the little upgrades I made . I love the Cowabunga collection, I got it on switch pretty cheap.
@@PKInTheUniverse How does your PC function tho bro? it doesnt have a vertical stand LMAO. Everyone complaining about this vertical stand on the ps5 pro is turning into a meme itself. I need a vertical stand with my everdrive VS otherwise bro, the system wont function LMAO
😂. Yeah, it’s almost like it’s a weirdly shaped system or something, and needs a way to stand. It’s sad that some things that were such a basics are not included and they have the nerve to call this thing a “pro“. I was looking at the specs of my PC today to see how it actually stacks up to a standard PS5. Honestly, it’s pretty close and the only advantage mine really had was the graphics card was slightly better. $800 worth of upgrades would surpass a PS5 pro easily. The only thing the PS5 pro has going for is it just works. I’ll say one thing about my PC at the very least it can play more games that you can legally purchase than any PS5 out there. With a disc drive becoming a luxury, maybe focusing on PC gaming and looking at buying more games on Gog might be a better use of my time and money.
Yeah, it’s been all over the Internet. I wasn’t even gonna make a video about it but a buddy encouraged me to do so. I hope Xbox comes up with a mid gen upgrade for people like me who still haven’t jumped on that generation. I highly doubt it will happen though.
@@PKInTheUniverse wow a ps5 pro when there aren’t any games to truly justify this generation. The price is crazy. They think they are Apple lol, worth hordes of sheep’s wallets at their disposal, and I own a MacBook Air so I am among said sheep. Peace
Wait is Xbox still making *new* consoles? For some reason I thought they were done idk why. I'll look that up later don't worry about responding lmao just me rambling
Sony and Microsoft are both tone deaf, 9th gen high end console gaming has already been the least interesting, with the weakest lineup of games that you can't also play on an 8th gen system. These consoles are also just turnkey PCs anyway, they are barely more convenient than a PC, and if you increase the cost so much that a PC is comparable, then you've lost one of the last good reasons to go with a console in the first place. Pushing digital only is a way of trying to get people locked into a certain platforms ecosystem with no refunds, trades, or gray market. I don't like playing on PC but at least there you have choices as to who to buy a game from digitally and if it's something like GOG you can bypass DRM and other crap like that.
Yeah, I would rather buy from Gog any day of the week at this point. Physical media is literally the only thing consoles have going for it from my perspective.
@@PKInTheUniverse Yeah, at this point, even though Blaze has made some odd decisions, Sony and Microsoft are only just encouraging me and people in my position to buy Evercade. Why should I pay 700 dollars or more for ads and Sony's strings attached when I can just play games on Evercade with no interference.
Jess , you gotta see this video I made four months ago. I don’t think we can escape ads anywhere. th-cam.com/video/m9AaG43GUYU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T5hDciU5JsqRtpHJ
@@PKInTheUniverse Well then I'll just keep playing Sega Genesis until I'm cold and dead. (though at least I'd still take the Blaze update over Microsoft forcing ads in my face upon booting up an Xbox)
Here in Canada, it is $1,100 after taxes WITHOUT Disc Drive & stand 😅
That’s truly insane, it’s getting a little too close to PC territory.
5:07 Officer, that was already in the road when I hit it, I did not hit anyone.
It was probably just an old person
Here in Japan it is two and a half times more expensive than the launch ps5 🤭
That’s very expensive.
Yeah it’s a crazy asking price for a disc drive less console. And if you have to upgrade your tv monitor to take advantage of all the Pro features it’s a lot more.
Yeah, exactly, I didn’t even get a 4K TV until 2024 . I also upgraded my PC monitor to a 34 inch ultra wide 4K monitor. My PC already performs at a pretty similar Level has the standard PS5. I just feel like $800 of my own money could be better used elsewhere.
@@PKInTheUniverse true. It’s not a big leap as it was when the PS4 pro came out. I guess now we wait to see what Nintendo comes out with.
I really am curious to what their price point will be. Hope it’s not a lot over $400. If it’s $350 and plays at the same level as a PS4 pro, I’m pretty sure they’ll win the next generation. I mean, it’s Nintendo after all.
@@PKInTheUniverse I imagine to bring down costs they might go back to an LCD screen for the launch version ,then do an OLED one later on. Doubt we’ll hear anything this year since they have switch holiday bundles on the way.
Yeah, there’s just too many good games coming to switch in the future at the moment.
Im sorry but im still playing on Ps Vita and PS3... 😅
Don’t be sorry , I’m still playing on the PS2 amongst other things 😁
It'll be competing with the 2TB Xbox Series X this holiday season that will retail at $599. Sony's PS5 mid gen upgrade for over $800 with a disc drive and stand is absolutely ridiculous and I think Microsoft's Xbox Series X refresh is a more compelling offering as a value proposition.
I would be intrigued by a Microsoft offering for the right price
I told you not to leave your quest 64 carts in the road! but yeah i expect a price drop will follow soon lol. especially after the reception it received
Let’s hope so
Exactly. Microsoft could turn all this around so quick. But they won't because of Satya Nadella.
Unfortunately, these people have God-Mode money and sadly they don’t care. It’s like playing SimCity with all the cheat codes on for these people. Nothing really matters, not even the customer. And the customer really loses because these companies aren’t pushing each other to be better and provide the end-user with the best experience.
PS5 Pro + Disc-drive add-on is $150 cheaper than the $600 PS3 was when it came out.
And yet…I’d still rather have a PS3 because it can actually play PS3 games. 🤷🏻♂️
@@PKInTheUniverseYeah, doesn't make sense as an upgrade, only for people looking to jump in on PS5
Yeah, it’s more for people who are still rocking an OG PS4 and have a bunch of money and are thinking of finally taking the leap.
One can buy a lot of things with $700. Food, gas, clothes, cat food, books, games for other consoles. I will not be buying a PS5 or a PS5 Pro. I think the next Nintendo console will be around $400, which is high but still reasonable.
Let’s hope it’s only 4 hundo .
Or less. I would like it to be free but we know that will never happen.
Indeed
It will sell 25,000 copies.
Facts
$800 just to play Indie games! Going by the price it doesn't have anything to do with the tech but how many people will buy it. Not enough, so basically two machines sold will cover the price of the hardcore gamer who didn't buy one because they have gone back to classic consoles and retro gaming. 😜
In a weird way, I feel like it’s geared towards me since I’m still playing the PS4 slim. But at the same time I have a PC that though it’s pretty entry-level is definitely comparable to the PS5 spec wise . I just feel like if I was gonna waste 800 bucks I would upgrade my PC .
Was debating about getting one, especially if it helps with the blur on ff7 rebirth performance mode on longer distances. But yeah, not for that price 🤣
Yeah, that’s outrageous!
I have absolutely zero interest in the PS5 pro. I have no desire to even get the PS5 or series X. Doom the dark ages is literally the only game that caught my next gen interest but its not enough to buy a PS5. I remember a time i was always excited for new system's and games on a regular basis. But it kind of ended with the swutch. Or even the Evercade. But yeah zero interest in this upcoming pro. Its Too expensive, plus they are pushing there luck by charging extra for the disc drive. Ive said to myself all the time. If Or when gaming goes fully digital. That WILL be the day i retire from modern gaming. Im stubborn and determined like that. Im very anti digital.
I totally get where you’re coming from. The PS5 Pro’s price point and the push toward digital-only content is definitely frustrating. Doom: The Dark Age sounds cool, but it’s hard to justify investing in a whole new system for just one or two games, especially when physical media seems to be fading. I also miss the days when getting a new console felt exciting, but now it feels like everything is moving toward a digital future, whether we like it or not. It’s tough for those of us who love physical games. You’re not alone in feeling that if everything goes fully digital, it could be time to step away from modern gaming. I like digital and I like physical, but I also like to have choice. I wish they’d stop trying to make everyone choose.
700. Not 800. Either way still ridoculous lol. Sony is just being arrogant. They've done this before witblh the ps3.
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@@PKInTheUniverse ah didn't catch that...either way lol 700 is inasity
700 is just the digital edition. None of us are interested that I think. With taxes it's around $850. My PS4 Pro was half of that at $400 I believe.
@@MasterSystemMarceau yeah and I think ps4 pro was a better upgrade from the base.
@@theretrobro absolutely, it is outrageous.
whats funny about this tho i just seen another more larger youtuber make the same type of video about the ps5 pro. With their gaming shelf behind them you know? And whats funny they are whining cause its $1000 CAD dollars canadian.....they could take 2-3 games off at random on their shelf behind them and have over $1000. As well this particular person probably is going to get a review unit sent to them LMAO.
Otherwise for us normal people, its pricey af, no disc drive too
Yeah , I get where you’re coming from about the pricing and how some TH-camrs might have shelves full of games worth a lot dough, it’s kind of a bad look. That being said I think it’s still worth talking about for those who can’t easily afford the $1000 CAD price tag. Even if they get review units, it doesn’t change the fact that many people can’t justify these absurd prices even at the low end without the disc drive and stand it’s still pretty ridiculous. Personally, I try to keep things balanced and consider what would actually be worth the money for most gamers. To me one of the big advantages of consoles is physical media. If the entry point of physical media is too expensive and this is a preview of what’s to come with the PS6, this is quite bad.
@@PKInTheUniverse well the dumbest thing is, whats going to be "aimed" for the ps5 pro? its not like its a new system that have games targeted for it LOL
I still dont have a ps5 yet myself i just dont play enough modern stuff to warrant it. Sadly the one sale I was at that had cheap games sold a ps5 dirt cheap and i was just a tad bit late to it, i got couple switch games and cowabunga collection for ps5 for $5 lol
Same, there is no point in owning it for me . I have a PC that can already play a number of modern games better than my PS4 and over time it really wasn’t that expensive even with all the little upgrades I made .
I love the Cowabunga collection, I got it on switch pretty cheap.
@@PKInTheUniverse How does your PC function tho bro? it doesnt have a vertical stand LMAO.
Everyone complaining about this vertical stand on the ps5 pro is turning into a meme itself.
I need a vertical stand with my everdrive VS otherwise bro, the system wont function LMAO
😂. Yeah, it’s almost like it’s a weirdly shaped system or something, and needs a way to stand. It’s sad that some things that were such a basics are not included and they have the nerve to call this thing a “pro“.
I was looking at the specs of my PC today to see how it actually stacks up to a standard PS5. Honestly, it’s pretty close and the only advantage mine really had was the graphics card was slightly better. $800 worth of upgrades would surpass a PS5 pro easily. The only thing the PS5 pro has going for is it just works. I’ll say one thing about my PC at the very least it can play more games that you can legally purchase than any PS5 out there. With a disc drive becoming a luxury, maybe focusing on PC gaming and looking at buying more games on Gog might be a better use of my time and money.
That's way too much. I'll grab a ps4 pro instead 😅
I’ll stick with my PS4 slim , I have the gold one. Maybe they need to make a gold PS five pro and maybe I’ll be interested
i didn't know they were even coming out with one! i live in xbox land
Yeah, it’s been all over the Internet. I wasn’t even gonna make a video about it but a buddy encouraged me to do so. I hope Xbox comes up with a mid gen upgrade for people like me who still haven’t jumped on that generation. I highly doubt it will happen though.
@@PKInTheUniverse wow a ps5 pro when there aren’t any games to truly justify this generation. The price is crazy. They think they are Apple lol, worth hordes of sheep’s wallets at their disposal, and I own a MacBook Air so I am among said sheep. Peace
on the road again!
Omg did your wife do the new PFP?! It's amazing and just *perfect*
Wait is Xbox still making *new* consoles? For some reason I thought they were done idk why. I'll look that up later don't worry about responding lmao just me rambling
I honestly wonder who just has the money to drop on that. If I was going to make a big purchase like that I'd buy a pc
Sony and Microsoft are both tone deaf, 9th gen high end console gaming has already been the least interesting, with the weakest lineup of games that you can't also play on an 8th gen system. These consoles are also just turnkey PCs anyway, they are barely more convenient than a PC, and if you increase the cost so much that a PC is comparable, then you've lost one of the last good reasons to go with a console in the first place.
Pushing digital only is a way of trying to get people locked into a certain platforms ecosystem with no refunds, trades, or gray market. I don't like playing on PC but at least there you have choices as to who to buy a game from digitally and if it's something like GOG you can bypass DRM and other crap like that.
Yeah, I would rather buy from Gog any day of the week at this point. Physical media is literally the only thing consoles have going for it from my perspective.
@@PKInTheUniverse Yeah, at this point, even though Blaze has made some odd decisions, Sony and Microsoft are only just encouraging me and people in my position to buy Evercade. Why should I pay 700 dollars or more for ads and Sony's strings attached when I can just play games on Evercade with no interference.
Jess , you gotta see this video I made four months ago. I don’t think we can escape ads anywhere.
th-cam.com/video/m9AaG43GUYU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T5hDciU5JsqRtpHJ
@@PKInTheUniverse Well then I'll just keep playing Sega Genesis until I'm cold and dead. (though at least I'd still take the Blaze update over Microsoft forcing ads in my face upon booting up an Xbox)
It’s been a rough year for Evercade . I want to see more from them, but it’s been a struggle.