The PS5 Pro is expected to be a powerful machine, boasting a custom-designed AMD CPU and GPU, a new SSD, and a faster refresh rate. However, the initial reaction to the console has been largely negative. The console’s price tag is a major point of contention.

That’s a significant cost, and it’s something that many potential buyers might find off-putting. The lack of a disc drive is a significant drawback for some users. It can be inconvenient to rely on cloud storage for all your files, and some users may prefer the convenience of having a physical copy of their data.

Advertisement Time will tell. For now, we’ll see if the prices for the PS5 family of gaming hardware and accessories ever gets cheaper, or this is the dawn of a new era where console gaming is just as pricy as PC gaming but with fewer options.