The PS4 Neo is official and we can finally talk
about it without the codename, because it's
real name is the PS4 Pro.
It's a 4K, HDR-supporting beast, but not quite
the powerhouse that was rumored.
We already knew the 4K-focused console
existed thanks to Andrew House, CEO of Sony
Interactive Entertainment who gave it the nod
earlier this year.
House explained that the PS4 Pro will be sold
alongside the current PS4 rather than
replacing it – along with the heavily rumored
PS4 Slim . "We will be selling both (versions)
through the life cycle," said House.It seems as though there won't be any Pro-
exclusive games or features. Sony's Andrew
House said that it will be compatible with all
existing PS4 games and support "all of a very
large majority" of future releases, as well as
PlayStation VR games.
Games released post-October will come with a
basic setting for users running it on the
current PS4 and an enhanced "Forward
Compatibility" mode for anyone who has the
fancy new console. But this won't affect
multiplayer in any way whatsoever, so there
will always be a level playing field online.
Any games released in late September will
need a PS4 Pro-centric Day One patch to make
sure they're ready for the influx of new
hardware. Meanwhile, the original PS4 and
newer PS4 Slim will both be HDR compatible
too soon, thanks to an online update.
PS4 Pro will sell for $400 which was the PS4
original launch price back in September 2014.
The new PS4 Slim is $300.
However, you'll also have to bear in mind that
the PlayStation VR will retail for $400 when it
launches in October, so if you're planning on
grabbing a PS4 Pro and the headset, expect to
spend a hefty $800.
The PS4 Pro will be available November 15,
2016.
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