The PS5 Pro has brought quite a few upgrades compared to the base PS5. These include the PSSR, an AI-based upscaler similar to Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling, or DLSS, a faster CPU, bigger memory storage, and more. These push the gaming experience beyond what was thought possible for home consoles, providing smoother performance and improved visual fidelity.
However, not everything translates perfectly from paper to practice. While the PS5 Pro promises big improvements, their real-world impact depends heavily on the player’s setup, particularly the display. Features like 120 FPS modes and AI upscaling are designed for high-end TVs, leaving those with 60Hz displays questioning the value. This raises the question, is the PS5 Pro worth it if your setup can’t take full advantage of it?
Will PS5 Pro Make a Difference in 60hz?
For those less familiar with tech terms, a 60HZ display, basically means that the screen refreshes 60 times per second, limiting it to a maximum of 60FPS. This refresh rate means the PS5 Pro’s 120 FPS features are effectively inaccessible.
Nevertheless, the absence of a high-refresh-rate option doesn’t mean the PS5 Pro is of no value to those stuck to a 60hz setup. Games that struggled to maintain a steady 60 FPS on the base PS5 now run more consistently, reducing frame drops and stuttering. Enhanced graphical fidelity, including improved textures and ray tracing, ensures games look sharper and more detailed. While 120 FPS modes remain out of reach, most titles focus on stable run and visual quality over raw frame rates. This means that 60hz users still gain a better experience when compared to base PS5.
Gamers can’t still enjoy a number of games even without a high-end display. Open-world titles such as Horizon games now have improved graphics and a more stable performance. There is always the fact that a 120hz VRR display gives access to higher FPS modes and full PS5 pro potential, but these modes come with noticeable trade-offs.
For instance, higher frame rates can result in reduced image quality, such as a downgrade to YUV 4:2:2 and increased PSSR shimmering. On the PS5 Pro, disabling 120Hz delivers a locked 60 FPS with significantly better graphical fidelity. This balance makes a 60Hz 4K TV not just worth it, but an ideal pair.
