Yes they are. Despite the PS5 Pro being taller than the PS5 Slim, the width and depth of the two consoles are exactly the same. The three lines that separate the top and bottom plates on the PS5 Pro have been added specifically to make the face plates / console covers compatible.
The PS5 Pro does not come with a UHD Blu-ray disc drive like previous PS5 models, despite its hefty price tag. However, like the PS5 Slim Digital Edition, a Blu-ray disc drive can be purchased separately to allow you to play physical games as well as Blu-ray movies.
The PS5 Pro specs are out, but what does it really mean for gamers? How does the PS5 Pro compare against the PS5 Slim and the original PS5? Check out our comparison table and see if the hefty price tag is worth the upgrade.
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The PS5 can be left in Rest Mode to allow you to quickly resume playing. But you can also power down the console from the Control Center. But what happens if you don’t turn off the console properly or experience a power cut?
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The PlayStation Portal uses Wi-Fi to connect to the PS5, so that you can play games remotely. But the speed at which the PS Portal connects to the PS5 will depend on a number of factors. Sony recommends that you connect the PlayStation Portal to your home Wi-Fi connection. But you can connect it to any Wi-Fi network with a fast Internet connection.
Read MoreThe PlayStation Portal only has two ports, both located on the bottom of the console. The first is a USB-C port for charging the remote player with the included USB-C cable. The other is a 3.5mm audio input jack that can be used with wired headphones.
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Sony announced the redesigned “slim” PS5 model yesterday, which releases in November 2023 in the US and Canada, with other countries to follow. The new model is 30% smaller in size, 18% lighter compared to the original Digital Edition and 24% lighter compared to the Blu-ray Disc version, but the console is still quite large.
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PlayStation Plus now has three tiers which you can choose from, with the higher-priced tired offering you more free games and additional benefits. If you are a PlayStation Plus Essentials subscriber (the base tier), you can easily upgrade to one of the higher tiers by paying the difference.
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The actual pricing for PlayStation Plus and the different tiers will vary by markets. But as of September 2023, PlayStation Plus Essential costs $79.99 / €72.99 / £59.99 per year. The next level up, PlayStation Plus Extra will cost you $134.99 / €125.99 / £99.99.
Read MoreAs of May 2022, PlayStation Plus has multiple tiers, each with different benefits. The original PS Plus subscription is now known as “PlayStation Plus Essential”, keeping the same benefits as the existing version with free games every month. Upgrading to the next tier up means you get access to a catalog of PS4 and PS5 games.
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