Sony may very well already have its mind set on potentially introducing a Pro version of the PlayStation 5 during its lifecycle. Such a product would allow the hardware manufacturer to keep pace with rapid technological advancements made well before the generation?s conclusion. Of course, this very same course of action is what led to the PS4 Pro?s late 2016 launch. Yet, a recent interview with Game Informer seems to mark the first time a Sony boss has addressed the notion of a Pro device with regards to PS5.
During the interview, Masayasu Ito, SIE?s Executive VP of Hardware Engineering and Operation, spoke on the length of a typical console lifecycle. Due to the speed at which technology advances, console lifecycles currently sit at around six to seven years. Still, after a certain period of time, new technology can be incorporated to improve upon what?s already established. This certainly happened with the advent of PS4 Pro. In the Game Informer interview, Ito seemingly suggests the same may occur partway through the PlayStation 5?s lifecycle. He told the publication,
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