The popular insider billbil-kun has a solid track record when it comes to revealing PlayStation Plus Games. He also made some interesting reveals about new AAA games, consoles, and ports ahead of their respective launches. The latest info coming from the insider brings some exciting news about the PS5 Pro. Sony’s next upgrade to the PlayStation lineup is coming soon, and the tipster brought some tidbits about the console’s specs and the new design. Since he couldn’t reveal the console in all its glory, he brought us a design sketch that gave us a clear idea of how the final product would look.
In a publication on Dealabs, billbil-kun revealed a PS5 Pro sketch that shows the cover with three stripes. Sony will opt for delivering the console with two USB-C ports in the front part, alongside the power on button. Curiously, the images don’t show a disc reader. It suggests that consumers will need to buy the disc reader separately as it has been on sale since the launch of the PS5 Slim Digital Edition. Talking about the PS5 Slim, the new model follows the design language of the latest model. Considering this design, it might be possible to use the same covers made for the PS5 Slim.
The insider also believes that the PS5 Pro will come with the regular DualSense instead of the Edge version. It is not a deal-breaker but comes to bury some old rumors pointing to the inclusion of the DualSense Edge in the PS5 Pro package. Therefore, the Edge will keep being a separate premium option for more exigent players.
PS5 Pro Might Bring 2 TB Versions; Will Be Cooler and More Efficient
The week has been hectic when it comes to the PS5 Pro. Earlier, the YouTuber MooresLawIsDead shared some details about the console. According to him, the PS5 Pro will come with a 2 TB SSD which doubles the standard offered by the first PS5 units. Although that may sound promising, the YouTuber states that, currently, the 2 TB Storage has been spotted in the Dev Kit units. Therefore, it’s unclear if the new storage version will make its way to the end consumer. We hope so because 1 TB is not enough for current game standards.
The insider also states that the new hardware will be quieter and cooler than the standard PS5 Pro. This has nothing to do with the console’s new power, as the consumption won’t be affected by the new hardware. You can see all the details in the video below:
Kojima Tests Death Stranding 2 in What Might Be the PS5 Hardware
Lastly, on today’s PS5 leaks, the legendary game designer, Kojima made a post on his X account showing another day of development for Kojima Studio’s upcoming Death Stranding 2. The head of Kojima Studios revealed that he has been building and building the game these days. Checking gameplay, map, enemies, UI, and everything related to the game’s design. While all this is very interesting for Kojima and Death Stranding fans, there is an interesting detail in the picture that drew our attention.
I’m just building and building the game these days. Playing the game, I check the gameplay, map, enemies, placing things, events, UI, graphics, sound, animation, VFX, cut scenes, scenario, how everything is connected, vibration, the rhythm of the game, hints – it’s this phase and… https://t.co/tIFqRXSu3z
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) August 28, 2024
Kojima appears in the picture playing with a DualSense that is connected through the cable to a mysterious device on the desk. The console is intentionally covered with a black coat. We could argue about all the reasons for not covering a device like this since it can block the air and put thermals in check. However, the reason is clearly to hide the device’s appearance. The photo in question quickly generated speculation on the web with many suggesting that it’s the PS5 Pro under the cloth. We don’t think it’s the actual PS5 Pro that will reach consumers, but it could be the PS5 Pro Dev Kit that at this point is already in the hands of developers for testing and optimization.
With the PS5 Pro reveal expected for later this year, we expect rumors and details to gain more ground in the coming weeks. Of course, you should digest all this info with a pinch of salt. After all, Sony is yet to confirm the new console’s existence.
