Since the recent release of the PS5 Slim, many have been trying to decide whether to use their current console, switch to the new, smaller Slim model, or even wait for the rumored PS5 Pro, which one will deliver the best GTA 6 experience.
So we decided to bring all the essential information and rumors together in one place, in order to help you figure out which option might be best for you.
Features of the original PS5 and PS5 Slim
If you are wondering what is the difference between PS5 and PS5 Slim; In fact, nothing has changed under the hood of the device except for the additional storage space in the Slim model and the size and weight of the device, which has become relatively lighter.
The standard PS5 comes with just 825GB of storage, while the Slim comes with a full 1TB of storage, which is a reasonable increase but won’t make much of a difference if you’re looking to install massive budget games which are now, in this case, from It is better to purchase an external SSD storage so that you do not run out of space.
Moreover, the performance in all other areas between the two models is completely identical, as the PS5 Slim has the same technical specifications, whether at the processor level, random access memory (RAM), display resolution, and higher refresh rate as the original PS5, with slight differences in power consumption and temperature. Interior, which means that you will not notice any difference when shooting fire and missiles at other players in GTA 6 or the fluidity of movement when jumping from buildings in Spider-Man 2.
Oddly enough, the PS5 Slim (13.3 x 9.1 x 3.6 inches) is not much smaller than the original PS5 (15.4 x 10.2 x 4.1 inches), and has almost similar cosmetic curves, which is not to everyone’s taste, as we were hoping for. Get something more prominent and aesthetically pleasing with the Slim model.
Will the PS5 Pro make a difference to the game experience?
But when thinking about playing on the PS5 Pro, the talk takes a completely different turn, as rumors indicate that the Pro device will likely be released at the end of 2024, and there is talk that it can run some powerful games at true 8K resolution with a rate of 30 frames per second. , 4K resolution with a refresh rate ranging between 60 and 120 Hz supported by faster memory and a processor with better technologies compared to previous models, and a greatly enhanced graphics processing unit, which may lead to improved graphical performance in games as well.
The device could also come with a larger storage space of up to 2 TB!, but players will undoubtedly need a screen capable of running 8k and 120 Hz in order to be able to benefit from the move to the PS5 Pro, as the current devices are capable of running many games. With a resolution of 4K with a refresh rate of 60 Hz, it would not be reasonable for the player to buy a PS5 Pro to play with it on a 2K screen.
In terms of shape and design, it is difficult to predict whether the PS5 Pro will look much different from the standard models in terms of design and size, as some expect that Sony They will remove the curves and make the new device flat-sided while sticking to a similar color scheme, while others expect it to look almost identical to the Slim’s body but with black fronts.
Expert opinions on GTA 6 performance
Earlier, a team Digital Foundry Specialized in analyzing the technical and graphical aspects of the game’s presentation by conducting a detailed analysis and initial impression of the latest GTA 6 announcement.
Despite the short duration of the advertisement, and the difficulty of technical analysis on YouTube due to the way the platform compresses videos greatly to ensure space saving on YouTube servers, this creative team gave us some opinions that may help us know what the game will appear when it is released in the year 2025 on devices. Current generation (Xbox Series-PS5).
The team started talking about the display resolution in this announcement, and according to the team’s speculation, the game appears to be running at a display resolution of 1440p or “2k” in a way that may be dynamic, that is, it may be less than this resolution, in addition to the presence of resolution-raising technology with artificial intelligence, such as FSR 1, which appeared in a way. It is especially evident in the movement of the characters’ hair.
As for the frame rate in the game, the team expects that it will not exceed 30 frames per second, while the 60 frame option may be difficult to achieve, especially with the presence of a large density of elements and non-playable characters on the screen at the same time, which may reach about 40 people or More in one scene. This is of course one of the biggest aspects that will put pressure on current generation processors, which, by the way, are currently considered very average. Even the graphics card has also become average.
In addition to lighting, the team believes that the game depends on Ray traced Global Illumination, that is, ray tracing of lighting in the world, but the game is expected to rely on it only in some specific scenes, such as cinematic shots, for example, due to the ray tracing properties taking a large part of the hardware resources, where reflections were observed. At other times, it does not rely on ray tracing techniques and relies on the old cube mapping feature. It is highly likely that the Xbox Series S devices will work without any ray tracing features, but what will the performance be like on the PS5 devices?
Which PS5 is best for you?
A fictional image from the Internet of the Pro device and the official cover of the game GTA 6
If you’re ready to buy a PS5 now, and you’re not bothered about the performance upgrades coming soon with the PS5 Pro; Which will require one of the best screens available in the world to enjoy its full capabilities and features, so do not wait and buy the PS5 Slim due to the additional space you can get through it and its relatively smaller size.
There is no doubt that the currently available PS5 models will be able to run GTA 6 at a 60 Hz refresh rate and a dynamic 2K resolution, but perhaps with moderate graphics settings, while the PS5 Pro may be able to run it at a dynamic or native 4K resolution with a rate of 60 frames per second, or depending on the settings you choose. The game will provide it, and it will be unlikely that GTA 6 will run at 8K resolution, even if the rumors of the new ‘performance mode’ on the Pro device are true, due to technical considerations linked to the cost of manufacturing and the chipsets used.
Which will be released first, whether GTA 6 or PS5 Pro, may decide the matter
The basic dilemma that may be the weak point of this idea, for which you have not found an explanation or logical answer on which to build the previous information or the idea in general, is the difficulty of knowing which one will be issued first, despite the possibility of predicting to some extent based on previous experiences and unspecified official announcements, but the answer is The finality depends strongly on knowing this.
But the answer remains with the player, his orientations, and the available capabilities. If you are not in a hurry, and want to make sure that you get the best version of the PS5 to play GTA 6 on with a high frame rate and high display resolution, then the only option will be to wait until the Pro is released if the rumors about it are true. While we wait for the game or even the device to be released, we will certainly know the truth about Sony’s desire to release a mid-generation device, and the game may be postponed, and why not.
Leaked specifications of the PS5 Pro so far
- The name of the internal device will be “PROJECT TRINITY”
- The device is targeting an improved and consistent 4K display resolution
- A new ‘performance mode’ that supports 8K display resolution
- Accelerated ray tracing technology
- The date of its development kit arriving to developers is “November 2024”
in conclusion…Given the huge expected demand for GTA 6 and the long years that may reach 10 years in the development stages, there is no doubt that Rockstar Games It will present us with a tremendous masterpiece that may represent a historical and qualitative shift in video games, and if you are professional players, you must want to get the best possible performance with a game of this size, so we hope that Sony will really announce the Pro device sometime at the end of the year and we will get it before GTA 6 release date, let’s test the new experience with the best available capabilities.
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