Unleashing the Beast: PS5 Pro’s 2-Year, 4-Month Development Journey Yields Jaw-Dropping Performance Upgrade
Sony PS5 Pro: A 2-Year, 4-Month Development Journey
Sony announced the PS5 Pro PlayStation 5 Pro game console, with the US version costing US$699 (about HK$5,452). The new game console is specially designed for players who are after a highly improved high-end gaming experience, but it does not provide a disc drive. If you want to play physical games, you need to buy a separate disk drive.
A Step-by-Step Breakdown of PS5 Pro’s Development Process
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May – December 2022: Early Development and Evaluation
- SoC (System on Chip) Development: Sony started developing SoC, the core hardware element of the game console, responsible for processing and running games.
- Hardware Evaluation: Sony performed hardware evaluation to ensure early designs met performance expectations.
- Separate Memory Development: Sony established separate memory development to improve game performance and operating efficiency.
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January – April 2023: Development and Testing Package
- EVT (Engineering Validation Test): Sony began engineering verification tests and conducted an evaluation of the first test prototype around March.
- SDK 7.00 Released: A special version of the 7.00 SDK was released for early testing by developers and testers to ensure hardware stability and performance.
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May – August 2023: Prototype Testing
- Prototype Testing (Prototype 1-3): Sony developed and tested different versions of prototypes, from Proto 1 to Proto 3.
- DQA (Design Quality Assurance) Testing: A series of quality tests were carried out to ensure the hardware met mass production standards.
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September – December 2023: Final Testing and Preparation for Release
- SDK 8.00 Released: Version 8.00 of the SDK was released for the final stage of development and testing.
- Final Quality Test: Testing procedures, including BCQA (Batch Production Quality Assurance), were carried out to ensure the console was ready for mass production.
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January – September 2024: Final Release and Optimization
- 9.00 System Software: Sony released version 9.00 of the operating system for PS5 Pro, the final optimization step before the release of the machine.
- Preparing for Final Release: On September 10, Sony officially released the PS5 Pro and plans to officially launch it on November 7.
The PS5 Pro has been fully upgraded in hardware, including an improved processor and graphics card, which can support higher refresh rate game graphics and provide a smoother gaming experience.
Source: InsiderGaming