Customer Ratings & Reviews

I really like the Pro for its performance. But my biggest pro is the design. I don't do physical media so I don't need the optical drive. My biggest con is the fact that they haven't change much in the UI to make it feel like a Pro console.

I haven't found any drawbacks yet -- still agree with most that the disc drive should have been included on this console -- 99% of my library is on physical media so this was the biggest negative for me -- I have to have it so now I have a roaring loud behemoth on the side of my console compared to my original PS5 which could spin discs whisper silent -- most of the time you wouldnt even know when it was. The only thing that made the purchase worth it was trading in one of my old consoles to lower the price on top of the holiday sale. Thanks for that at least Best Buy

Love that it is giving me steady and consistent frame rates while also keeping good Fidelity in my games. Price is high which is why I took away star due to having to pay even more for a disc reader. Other than that if you have yet to get a PS5 I would go with the pro over the base.

Price is steep but there's definitely a small improvement in performance. With the right TX, the visuals definitely are more vivid. Wish more games were enhances. GT7 is my main game and the smoother frame-rates in quality mode were worth it to me

Great console! Have had it since this past Christmas of 2024 and no problems whatsoever! Using it nonstop some days when I have the chance for 5-10 hour sessions. Also to mention the amount of built in storage without having to add in an internal one is already a good amount (nearly 2TB).

Fast, reliable and efficient console. Absolutely worth the investment. Fast delivery from Best Buy; they haven't disappointed

I had the standard PS5 at first and was looking to upgrade since i had recently gotten an OLED TV. Definitely much more noticeable graphical enhancements and overall performance on the pro edition. Games run more smooth, environments and gameplay looks more detailed, and i can even use the graphics enhanced mode without stutter. Definitely would recommend if youre a console user and a playstation fan.

The pro version is a great upgrade just because of the speed alone. But graphics are a lot better and so much faster then the non pro version..and the fact I don’t have to upgrade the memory right away is awesome too

Worth the price. Highly recommend. It definitely bumps up the framerate and the graphics quality in games, not all but definitely many.

* New PS5 Buyers with Budget: If you're buying a PlayStation 5 for the first time and your budget allows, the Pro offers the most robust experience. In essence, The PS5 Pro would conclude that it's a powerful and impressive piece of hardware that delivers noticeable improvements for those with the right setup and the desire for the best console gaming experience, but it comes at a premium price and isn't a mandatory upgrade for every existing PS5 owner.

This is a huge upgrade coming off the PS4. The graphics and speed is amazing. So many great games to choose from.

I would recommend it to anyone with a high end tv so that you can get the most out of the performance boost. On any mid-range tv you won't be able to tell the difference from a standard ps5. The new design and the extra storage are nice to have as well.

I have gotten this as a birthday surprise for my husband. It came a little too early lol. He said it was the best surprise he’s ever received. He played all weekend long. He felt like a kid again. Pure Nostalgia. My husband would do a better review on the product itself. But great graphics! Expedition 33 is a great game

Very nice in appearance and extra pieces went on with no issues. Runs games smoothly. Also no heating issues or crashes which was an issue with our last model.

The PS5 Pro is seriously solid — games look cleaner, run smoother, and the graphics pop way more, especially with ray tracing on. It’s not a must-buy if you already have a PS5, but if you want top-tier visuals and buttery performance, it’s a nice upgrade.

Best Buy had a nice trade-in offer going on so I decided to treat myself and make the upgrade from the original PS5 to the PS5 Pro! The additional storage is a huge convenience and I feel better knowing my console gaming experience is future-proofed with improved computing power. The difference in how the Pro runs vs the original console is maybe not noticeable enough to warrant the price difference, but maybe it would be if I was playing on a higher res/framerate monitor. I guess that will be my next buy :) Very happy with my purchase overall!

Best gift and upgrade for my bro. My big bro notice a good performance difference from the originals ps5

You can’t go wrong with the most powerful console on the market! Well worth the upgrade from original PS5. Definitely a must have when GTA 6 releases.

My son is beyond happy with this item. It has so much storage and he even got the added attachment so he can buy physical disk games to play.

Best console hands down! Traded regular PS5 and Whoa! The difference is night and day! The PRO is the console to have in the household for gamers.