Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro

The reaction to the PS5 Pro’s announcement bordered on apocalyptic. While system architect Mark Cerny did a decent job of introducing the device, the $700/£700 price point triggered an obscene backlash. At the time, just 9.7% of you said you would pre-order the console in a Push Square poll. That’s a dire result for a website filled with enthusiasts.

Since then, opinion does appear to have softened, however. Make no mistake, there’s still a vocal contingent who don’t believe there’s a point to the platform, but in the aftermath of pre-orders going live, 39% say they have plumped up for the platform. That’s quite a dramatic swing when compared to the initial reaction.

It’s worth noting that the majority (44.4%) still don’t plan on purchasing the upgrade, but even those holding out until a later date have increased. In our announcement aftermath poll, just 6.6% said they’d consider picking up a PS5 Pro beyond launch – whereas 15.7% now say they’re either saving or waiting to get the system down the line.

So, what’s changed? Well, we’ve started to see real-world analysis of the console from experts like Digital Foundry, who’ve described the device as a “good investment”. Some of the improvements to games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have proven dramatic, and more and more software is being confirmed to support the device.

The PS5 Pro is still undeniably expensive, and many still don’t feel like it’s doing enough to justify its price. But the sentiment is slowly softening, and people are gradually coming around to the idea. Do we think it’s going to set the world alight at $700/£700? No, it’s simply too expensive – but that initial wave of negativity does appear to have died down for now.