#next-gen gaming

Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro is making waves in the gaming industry with its newly introduced PSSR AI upscaling technology, which aims to provide a performance boost that could rival Nvidia’s DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling). Digital Foundry’s analysis of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart using PSSR at ‘Performance Mode’ found a noticeable improvement over FSR 3.1, which could give PlayStation an edge in providing a superior gaming experience on the PS5 Pro. The Competition with Nvidia and AMD For Nvidia, the introduction of PlayStation’s PSSR creates more competition in the gaming industry’s race for superior upscaling technology. AMD is shifting focus toward improving AI features for FSR 4, with hopes of enhancing battery life and performance in gaming handhelds, particularly with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU expected in 2025. However, the current gap between AMD and its competitors is widening, with AMD struggling to keep pace in high-end gaming graphics. With several PlayStation exclusives like Ghost of Yotei, Wolverine, and Marathon making their way to both PS5 and PC, many gamers may lean toward pre-built gaming PCs, which often offer greater flexibility and similar performance. The real test for the PS5 Pro will be whether it can deliver smooth, high-performance gaming at 60 FPS or higher—something gamers have come to expect, especially from next-gen consoles. Read more in our articles including "PlayStation's PSSR AI Upscaling Aims to Rival Nvidia's DLSS, Leaving AMD Behind Again" and "MSI Claw A8 Unveils AMD Power for Next-Gen PC Gaming Handheld".