PlayStation 4 system architect Mark Cerny has said that the PS4 Pro is not designed to be the start of a new console generation.
Speaking on the PlayStation Blog, Cerny explained that the more powerful PS4 is designed to sit alongside the standard model, providing a richer gameplay experience thanks to increased visual fidelity and smoother frame rate.
"At the start of a generation there’s a lot of the adjustment and learning as the developers dig into the tools and technologies that we provide them. That’s great because it allows them to create entirely new types of games, but at the same time there’s a certain cost associated with that.
"PlayStation 4 Pro arriving as it does mid-generation means that our target is to take the whole PS4 experience to a new level and to do so without the kind of disruption that moving to new console generation would entail."
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"For game content the new console is targeted primarily at higher fidelity graphics and smoother frame rates. These are great areas for us to focus on because they don’t alter the fundamental gameplay. The creator’s vision is just represented in a richer fashion."
"We’re working very hard to ensure the PS4 remains a single unified community. The games are playable on both consoles of course. It’s the same discs and downloads, the same online community and most of the user experience is quite similar. The main difference is that with PS4 Pro we’re giving developers an opportunity to make their games more impactful and immersive. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the developers take advantage of all that."
PS4 Pro release date announced, coming this year
Sony confirmed during the PlayStation Meeting yesterday that the PS4 Pro will launch on November 10, priced at $399/£349. In addition, the format holder also confirmed that the PS4 Slim will arrive in most territories by September 15, and will retail for $100 lower than its high-tech brother.
Despite the fact PS4 Pro is capable of displaying resolution in 4K, Sony confirmed that the machine will not support 4K Blu-ray.