Analyst Assesses PS5 Pro Sales Trajectory Amidst Price IncreasePS5 Pro's Enhanced Capabilities Revive Rumors of a New “PS5 Handheld”

The firm expects Sony to sell about 1.3 million PS5 Pro units during its November 2024 launch, about 400,000 fewer than the PS4 Pro at launch in 2016. "In the US, the PS4 Pro launched at $399**, and the slim PS4 was **$299, a 33% difference. The slim PS4's price dropped from the original PS4's $399 launch price," Piers said.

The analyst added that the PS5 Pro's price may dampen demand, "but for PlayStation enthusiasts, pricing is less of a concern," Piers concluded. Sony sold about 14.5 million PS4 Pro units. According to Ampere Analysis, the PS4 Pro accounted for roughly 12% of total PS4 sales, with an expected sell-through* of "around 13 million units" in 5 years.
Sell-through* as defined, refers to "a transaction in which a consumer buys goods or products directly from a retailer."

Cerny reportedly stated that the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, the PS5 Pro's AI-assisted upscaling feature, will be compatible and work on the PSVR2 down the line. Apart from the PSVR2, PS5 Pro is made compatible with other PS5 accessories such as the PS Portal, the company's PS5 remote player.

In relation to the PS5 Pro's compatibility with the PS Portal, recent reports have suggested that a rumored new "portable PlayStation console" could be emerging as a future product. Earlier in the year, reports emerged of a rumored PS handheld that could potentially run PS5 games. Though nothing has been confirmed nor announced, the PS5 Pro's expanded capabilities and features could possibly revitalize its handheld line.