The PlayStation 5 has been a staple of the console market since its release in late 2020, but at four years old it has reached the middle of its lifecycle, and consumers are starting to look ahead at what’s next. With limited details of PlayStation 6 forthcoming, Sony’s answer has been the PlayStation 5 Pro, an upgraded and enhanced version of the PS5. The PlayStation 5 Pro was released on November 7 and is now available for consumers who are faced with a choice – which PlayStation should I get, and what are the differences between the options? There are some key differences between the PS5 and the PS5 Pro, read on to find out more. PS5 vs PS5 Pro: Price One of the biggest differences between the PS5 and the PS5 Pro is the price, which has to be considered upfront. The PlayStation 5 Pro has launched with a hefty price tag of $699/£699, with the disc drive being an optional accessory that costs an additional $79/£99. The PS5 Slim with a built-in disc drive will currently set you back $424/$414 (on Black Friday sale – normal price $499/£479), significantly less than the Pro. With prices approaching $800 (when you add the disc drive), it seems likely that Sony intends the PS5 Pro to sit alongside the standard version as a hobbyist option rather than a straight replacement console.