➀ Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro with enhanced gaming experience; ➁ Microsoft has no response to the PS5 Pro with its current offerings; ➂ Microsoft is focusing on the next-generation Xbox, expected around 2026.

➀ Sony officially unveils the PlayStation 5 Pro with significant performance gains; ➁ However, the company faces criticism for making unnecessary concessions and a $200 price hike; ➂ The announcement has been controversial, with mixed reactions from fans.

1. The PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) is announced with a 67% increase in compute units and a 28% faster memory, resulting in a 45% faster rendering speed for smoother gameplay. 2. Ray tracing capabilities are enhanced, allowing for more dynamic light reflections and refractions, up to 2 or 3 times faster than the current PS5. 3. A new AI upscaling technology called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) is introduced to enhance image details. Additionally, a 'Game Boost' feature is included to stabilize or improve game performance for PS5 and PlayStation 4 titles.

➀ PlayStation 5 Pro rumored to feature 2TB Gen4 SSD; ➁ Uses around 200W power, running cooler than standard PS5; ➂ Expected to be unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2024.

1. PlayStation 5 lead system architect Mark Cerny expresses surprise at the wide adoption of ray tracing and 60FPS gaming. 2. Cerny notes that PC ports of console exclusives have been easier than expected. 3. The conversation also touches on the development of the PlayStation 5 Pro and its implications for future gaming.

➀ Sony has announced a PlayStation world tour concert; ➁ The concert will be held in over 200 cities starting next year; ➂ The tour will feature music from notable PlayStation franchises like The Last of Us, God of War, and Horizon.

➀ PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive a selection of games to add to their library starting October 1st; ➁ The October lineup includes Dead Space Remake, Doki Doki Literature Club, and WWE 2K24; ➂ Classic games like Dino Crisis and Legacy of Kain are expected to join PS Plus Premium tier next month.

➀ Sony is hosting a State of Play event today with updates on over 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games; ➁ The event is set to be a 30-minute show broadcast in English and Japanese on YouTube and Sony's PlayStation Twitch channel; ➂ Previous State of Play events have featured announcements such as Astro Bot for PS5, and fans are hoping for remasters like Horizon Zero Dawn and Days Gone, as well as a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima.

➀ The PS5 firmware update causes several games to become unplayable with severe graphics issues; ➁ The update affects high-profile titles such as Final Fantasy XVI and Death Stranding; ➂ Users are advised to delay the update or switch to PC gaming.

➀ Intel reportedly lost the PlayStation 6 chip design contract to AMD in 2022; ➁ The contract, valued at around $30 billion, will benefit AMD and TSMC; ➂ Intel's decision to quibble over profit margins may have cost them the deal.

➀ According to PlayStation, 75% of all PS5 owners prefer Performance Mode over the fidelity option; ➁ Mark Cerny, the console architect, revealed that while 25% of PS5 owners have a 120 fps-capable TV, most players will choose performance mode for higher framerates; ➂ The PS5 Pro aims to offer no compromise between graphics and framerate.

1. The PlayStation 5 Pro's design is reportedly similar to the current PS5 Slim, featuring three black stripes on the middle section. 2. There is uncertainty about whether the console will include a Blu-ray disc drive. 3. The DualSense controller will remain unchanged, and Sony is expected to officially announce the PS5 Pro in early September.

1. Sony releases PlayStation Accessories app for PC, enhancing DualSense Edge controller customization. 2. The app allows for detailed settings adjustments and profile management. 3. This move strengthens Sony's position in the PC gaming market and may lead to further PC-focused applications.

1. Developers at Gamescom were openly discussing the imminent PlayStation 5 Pro, sharing technical details and expectations. 2. Leaks suggest a 45% increase in rendering and a 2-3x boost in ray tracing capabilities. 3. Sony is developing its own upscaling technology, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), to enhance the gaming experience.

1. Helldivers II and The Last of Us Part II Remastered are the top-selling games in the UK for 2024, both published by Sony. 2. Helldivers II has sold over 12 million copies globally, while The Last of Us Part II Remastered, a PS5 remaster, has taken second place despite no official sales figures from Sony. 3. The success of The Last of Us Part II Remastered may be attributed to the new audience attracted by the TV show adaptation.

1. The upcoming Astro Bot game for PS5 was almost an open-world title; 2. Creative director Nicholas Doucet revealed that they considered making it open-world but opted for a level-based approach for better control over game variety; 3. This decision was made considering it's the first major release for Astro Bot.