Quick Summary
The PS5 Pro hasn't be announced, but one restock site is predicting it'll be on pre-order next month.
That would mean we're in for a big showcase soon, if it's accurate.
It's pretty much beyond doubt at this stage that there's a PlayStation 5 Pro console on the way – Sony did it successfully for the PS4 generation, and every sign points toward a similar upgrade this time around.
In lieu of any actual explicit confirmation from Sony, though, we're feeding on scraps when it comes to any expectations on timing - some people think the PS5 Pro will arrive next year, but at least one expert source doesn't agree.
Matt Swider has made a big success out of stock tracking and restock estimates for consoles - especially after the chaotic stock shortages of the launch years of both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. He's published a piece arguing that Sony's historical choices of launch windows make it pretty likely that the PS5 Pro is imminent.
In fact, he thinks that pre-orders on the console might go live sometime in September - since that was the month when both the PS4 Pro and PS5 went up for pre-order, too. The more recent PS5 Slim model disproves this a little, having launched in November without a pre-order window, but it's fairly credible that this was the exception to the rule.
This is far from an official confirmation, though, if that needs saying. Sony is keeping quiet on the potential console (unlike Nintendo acknowledging the next Switch, for example), and is likely to stay that way until it's completely ready to announce it. This will almost certainly involve a chunky presentation, though, so there's every chance that the next time Sony schedules in a State of Play or any similar booking, it'll set tongues wagging big-time.
The console, when it comes, is likely to bring a chunky graphical upgrade to the table, although it won't be a generational change, obviously. Whether it'll be worth the upgrade from a base PS5 will doubtless be the source of fairly intense debate at that point.
Still, if pre-orders do indeed go live in September after all then Swider will likely feel a degree of smugness about it - handily, he'll also be a useful source for stock alerts and guidance about where to order a PS5 Pro.
Upgrade to smarter living
Get the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products straight to your inbox.
Max is a freelance writer with years of experience in tech and entertainment. He's also a gaming expert, both with the games themselves and in testing accessories and consoles, having flexed that expertise at Pocket-lint as a features editor. He has tested all manner of tech too, from headphones and speakers to apps and software.
-
PS5 Pro is causing the PlayStation Disc Drive to sell out everywhere – get yours early
Who could have seen this coming?
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
How to pre-order PS5 Pro – dates, prices and stockists
The PS5 Pro is coming this November, here's how to pre-order one early
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS5 Pro is the most powerful console we've ever seen – also the most expensive
Sony has finally made its mid-gen console refresh official and it comes at a mighty price
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS5 Pro confirmed by Sony... albeit accidentally
A Sony video titled "PS5 Pro" briefly appeared online ahead of today's announcement
By Rik Henderson Published
-
PS5 Pro reveal – how to watch today's technical presentation live
Sony is holding a special online event that is surely for its next console
By Rik Henderson Last updated
-
5 reasons why Astro Bot on PS5 is my game of the year already
The best platformer since Super Mario Odyssey
By Rik Henderson Published
-
All Amazon Prime members get one of the best shooters of all time for free
It's a big month for Prime Gaming
By Max Freeman-Mills Published
-
Sony just teased the PS5 Pro
It's happening, folks!
By Rik Henderson Published