We’ll be keeping this list updated as pre-order info rolls out later today and goes live tomorrow. As a reminder the PS5 Pro costs $1,199 in Australia and it is a digital console meaning you’ll need the Disc Drive (that slots in under the faceplate) if you’re wanting to play your disc games. It releases on November 7th.

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The PS5 Pro will cost $1,199 AUD in Australia and release on November 7th with pre-orders beginning on September 26th. This doesn’t include a disc drive, so we’ve done the price for both together as well (it can be purchased for $159 separately ).

If you're hoping to get your hands on the souped up PS5, then you're in luck as PS5 Pro pre-orders are officially open over at the Sony website. If you're stuck in the queue or just a bit lost as to what is going on then don't worry we're here to help with retailer links and some tips and tricks down below.

Only 12,300 units of the special edition PS5 Pro will be available at launch. As with the regular PS5 Pro, pre-orders for this version will commence on Thursday, September 26 via PlayStation Direct. Sony is keeping the price under wraps until it goes on sale.

Verdict: Based on the specs, there are some serious benefits to buying a PS5 Pro, especially thanks to PSSR, which could be a game changer for demanding titles. On the other hand, it’s harder to make a buying decision based on some controlled game demos from titles that came out over the last five years and run just fine on a base PS5.

Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro go live soon in Australia. Here's everything you need to know before adding the console to your cart.

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PlayStation Senior Principal Product Manager Toshi Aoki has revealed that the PS5 Pro was planned before PS5‘s launch in 2020. The console designer credits technology’s quick evolution as reasoning behind the early discussions.