86
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
- Consistent 4K 60fps with ray tracing
- PSSR upscaling is excellent
- Massive game library
Our Verdict
The best value in gaming thanks to Game Pass. Hundreds of games for a monthly fee, excellent backward compatibility, and solid 4K performance. Fewer exclusives than PlayStation, but Game Pass changes the equation.
Detailed Scores
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Game Pass is incredible value
- 4 generations of backward compatibility
- 4K 120fps capable
- Quick Resume feature
- 1TB SSD included
Cons
- Fewer console exclusives than PS5
- Large physical size
- UI can be cluttered with ads
- Game Pass price has increased
Specifications
Processor AMD Zen 2, 8-core 3.8 GHz
Graphics Custom RDNA 2, 12 TFLOPS
RAM 16 GB GDDR6
Storage 1 TB SSD
specs.output 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision Gaming
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI 2.1
Where to Buy
Amazon.co.uk
€489
View price → Amazon.it
€499
View price → Amazon.de
€499
View price → Amazon.fr
€503
View price → MediaWorld
€508
View price → Currys
€508
View price → Amazon.es
€508
View price → Unieuro
€513
View price → Darty
€513
View price → Fnac
€518
View price → John Lewis
€523
View price → El Corte Inglés
€523
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Compare With
80
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
- Full backward compatibility with Switch games
- DLSS upscaling for 4K docked
- Bigger 8-inch screen
84
ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally X
- Full PC game library (Steam, Epic, Game Pass)
- 80Wh battery — much better than original
- 24GB RAM handles modern games
Frequently Asked Questions
Xbox Series X vs PS5 Pro?
PS5 Pro has better raw performance and exclusives. Xbox has Game Pass and better backward compatibility. If value matters most, Xbox + Game Pass is hard to beat.
Is Game Pass worth it?
At EUR 14.99/month for Ultimate, you get access to 400+ games including day-one releases from Microsoft studios. If you play 2-3 games a month, it pays for itself.
Can I play Xbox 360 and original Xbox games?
Yes, hundreds of Xbox 360 and original Xbox games are backward compatible, many with resolution and performance improvements.