Without question, the PlayStation 5 Pro is the most powerful console on the market. This console is packed with extra horsepower to make games run better than PlayStation 5, and for many games, the difference is very noticeable. Utilizing PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), games like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Resident Evil Village, Returnal, and Alan Wake 2 are all day-and-night differences compared to PS5.

Most games will see increased frame rates and resolutions, but PS5 Pro also brings in support for Advanced Ray-Tracing. This can be seen in games that have ray-traced lighting, with the Pro offering more support than was possible with PS5. If you already own a PS5, the Pro might not be a very attractive purchase at $649. However, if you're entering the console space and choosing between the Xbox Series X or PS5 Pro, the price difference between the two today is negligible.

While it's possible that PS5 Pro might go on sale in the Spring, I wouldn't count on a better discount showing up for quite a while. If you have even the slightest bit of interest in picking one up, today is the best time to do so. Outside of this holiday sale, we have only seen a $100 discount for a few days in June 2025.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.

By far, one of the biggest uses for the PlayStation Portal is remote play. As long as you have a somewhat fast and reliable internet connection, you can use remote play to connect to your PlayStation 5 and play any games currently installed on the console. I had a Portal for a while back at launch, and I found the remote play experience plenty satisfactory when connected across the country while on vacation.

Earlier this year, PlayStation released an update for the Portal that added cloud streaming. You can stream games from the PS Plus game catalog, but you're also able to stream games from your own library. Looking to check out a horror game on the fly? Try Alan Wake 2 or Resident Evil Village. How about an RPG? Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is right there.

Between cloud streaming and remote play, the Portal is an excellent device that can unlock new ways to play. If you're someone on the go constantly with a busy lifestyle, this is an easy way to play more games, as you're free from having to sit down in front of your couch with a PS5. Just pack the PlayStation Portal and head out!

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.