PlayStation 5 Pro launches worldwide today, November 7. Revealed on September 10PlayStation 5 Pro is our most advanced and innovative console hardware to date, with key performance features like an upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing and PlayStation Super Spectral Resolution.
The console is available directly from PlayStation and participating retailers globally. Whether you’ve decided to switch to a new console from PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, or are completely new to the PlayStation family (welcome!), here’s what you need to know to prepare – and get started. Start with – your new PS5 Pro.
PS5 Pro measurements
Out of the box, the PS5 Pro console measures approximately 388mm x 89mm x 216mm (width x height x depth) and weighs approximately 3.1kg.
PS5 Pro input/output port
| Input/Output Front view of control panel | 1 x USB Type-C Port (10Gbps SuperSpeed USB) 1 x USB Type-C Port (Hi-Speed USB) |
| Back of control panel | 2 x USB Type A Ports (10Gbps SuperSpeed USB) |
| Network | Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be |
You can purchase the Drive for PS5 separately, allowing you to use PS5 and PS4 supported physical discs and play 4K Blu-ray discs and DVDs.
Transfer your data from PS4, PS4 Pro or PS5 to PlayStation 5 Pro
If you own a PS5, PS4 Pro or PS4 console, you can transfer data to your new console. Before starting the transfer, make sure your original console is updated to the latest system software and that you have synced your outage information. On both the original console and PS5 Pro, sign in to your PlayStation Network account. You can transfer user information, downloaded games to the console’s hard drive or SSD, save data, and select console settings if both consoles are connected to the same network. Go to Settings > System > System Software, select Data Transfer > Continue, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Enable PS5 console sharing and play offline
While you can have your account on multiple consoles, you can only assign one console to Console Sharing and Offline Play at the same time. When you first sign in to your new PS5 or PS5 Pro console, Console Sharing and Offline Play are automatically enabled.
If you sign in to a PS5 console that isn’t enabled as Console Sharing and Offline Play, you can still access and play games purchased from your account and access some benefits PlayStation Plus – as long as you’re signed in with your account. It will not be accessible through other accounts that may be using the same control panel.
Sync your DualSense controller, DualSense Edge controller, Pulse Elite Headset, Pulse Explore, and PlayStation Portal with your PS5 Pro
Whether you’re using the new DualSense controllers that come with the PS5 Pro or controllers you already own, you’ll need to pair these with your new console. Use the included USB-C cable to plug them into the console and power on the controller.
For PlayStation Portal, from the PS5 console home screen, select Settings > System > Remote Play, then turn on Enable Remote Play. Sign in to your PlayStation Network account on the PlayStation Portal and follow the onscreen instructions to sync it to your new console.
For the PlayStation Pulse Elite Headset, plug the included USB adapter into one of the rear USB Type-A ports on the console and press the PlayStation Link button on the headset.
For PlayStation Pulse Explore, make sure both headsets are attached to the charging case, plug the USB adapter into one of the USB Type A ports on the console, remove both headsets from the case to connect them with control panel.
Transfer your M.2 SSD from PS5 to PS5 Pro
If your original PS5 has an M.2 SSD installed, you can install it in your PS5 Pro in the following way this guide.
Set up PS5 Pro with PS5 Drive
If you purchased a separate PS5 Drive to install into your PS5 Pro, you can follow along This helpful guide.
Pair your PS5 Pro with the PlayStation App
You can download games while away from home, manage console storage if you don’t have enough space, and start games on the app so you’re ready to pick up the controller and play.
Play Astro’s Playroom
Like all PlayStation 5 consoles, the PS5 Pro comes with Astro’s Playroom pre-installed on console storage, which is a great introduction to Team Asobi’s amazing platforming franchise as well like the attractive features of the DualSense wireless controller.
Check out some of the PS5 Pro’s enhanced games
Switch from PS5 or new to PlayStation, There are many titles with updates that will take advantage of the PS5 Prolaunches with the control panel. Here are just some of them:
