Why a PS5 Pro is Viable in Sony’s Eyes

There is a lot of talk about why a PS5 Pro might actually be worth it both from a business point of view and the consumer. I think what we need to analyse is the transition period of the PS4 Pro – PS5 period. In retrospect, it’s easy to understand why a PS5 Pro is now in the works. It’s a gateway system that allows people to get the best of now while maybe waiting on a PS6 Slim in the future.

By extension that seems to be the plan here and from that point of view I can understand some of the validity around it. Because ultimately, this generation is going to carry on further into the next one just to keep PlayStation fans happy. It also provides a choice. You can either jump onboard on PS5 Pro or wait until the PS6 fully gets going with software.

Ultimately, the choice is yours from Sony’s point of view. And if that is the plan, one has to question how revolutionary the PS6 generation will actually be. The thing that most fans have hated this generation is the fact of Sony keeping the PS4 going while the PS5 has limited unique software of its own. It’s been something that provides people with a bridge into the next generation. But also, it can limit your future stuff as well because you have to cater to the previous generation somewhat. It’ll be interesting how they get around that.

So from that point of view, it’s going to be interesting how they handle the crossover. We all know the reason for it. It’s business and it extends the life cycle and keeps the money rolling in. There has been a lot of talk about why console platforms do this. Well, here is your answer. It seemingly looks like we’re going to be seeing this again. To the benefit of some and to others an annoyance. What cannot be understated though is the fact that more players means more revenue.

That’s the model now and it doesn’t matter how it happens. Whether it’s through platform extension of the generation or subscriptions. It’s something we’re all just going to have to get on board with.