If fans watched the new GTA 6 trailer more than once, they would know that Rockstar supposedly had this footage running on a PS5 Pro. Sony has marketed this upgrade as a vast improvement over its base console, even if side-by-side footage doesn’t look impressive. That might change with this game since it looks next-gen for once.
Because this game supposedly pushes the limits of current game systems, we wonder if it’s worth upgrading to a PS5 Pro just to play GTA 6. It’s arguably too early for that discussion since we don’t know the major differences between these versions yet, but that can’t be helped. Some people will want the best possible way to play this highly anticipated game.
Let’s discuss the hypothetical reasons why purchasing a console upgrade for one game is good and bad.
Good
As we mentioned earlier, power could make this open-world game look and play better, something the PS5 Pro offers. Some games no longer need performance modes with the Pro, since it can seemingly run well from the get-go. Getting this console also ensures you will have the best version of all PS5 games from here on out.
Who knows? Maybe GTA 6 can go over 30 FPS on the Pro?
You’re not just buying a Pro for GTA 6. Purchasing this upgrade could let you replay other games and make them look better than ever. Imagine how games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 or Assassin’s Creed Shadows will look and run in this new console. The investment might also keep gamers busy until Sony’s PlayStation 6, which has been rumored for a while.
Bad
Where do we start?
Fans planning to get the PS5 Pro who want a physical copy must buy the optional disc drive to play it. This regular PS5 already has a CD drive by default, so paying extra to play physical games is disappointing. Digital-only gamers won’t have an issue with this, but collectors will have to drop more cash.
It’s also worth noting that the Pro might be a massive performance upgrade, but it won’t be an entirely new console. Getting this console upgrade to play GTA 6 might seem harmless initially, but then you see it’s a launch game for the eventual PS6. This will be less of a problem if the new console has backward compatibility, but nothing has been confirmed for it thus far.
What about Xbox Series consoles?
No.
There are reasons to pick up a PS5 Pro for GTA 6, especially for those who care about performance. This might be all you need if you mainly buy digital games and want the best way to play Rockstar’s open-world juggernaut. However, players content with their PS5 might want to stick with what they have.
Plus, we don’t even know if GTA 6 is going to be a good game. Let’s be real, hype can lead to disappointment.