PS5 Pro Supports 8K Screenshots Despite Running Games At Lower Res

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8K Capture Is Here, But Where Are The Games?

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  • The PS5 Pro comes with the option to capture 8K screenshots.
  • Despite this new feature, only 3 games on the console are said to support this resolution.
  • Sony may have plans to introduce more 8K games in the future, with this feature being a small tease.

PlayStation introduced the PS5 Pro with grand promises. Among other things, this console promised 4K and 8K gaming, two claims that have been rarely fulfilled four years into the console’s lifespan.

While 8K gaming was initially advertised on the console’s packaging, Sony quietly removed this advertisement with the Slim refresh last year. The PS5 Pro also skips this advertisement, but it supports 8K native screenshot capture.

Why it matters: As demonstrated by Alan Wake 2, the PS5 Pro renders games as low as 864p. Therefore, the vast majority of titles on this hardware don’t even come close to 4K resolution, let alone 8K.

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PS5 Pro UI Screenshot via Twitter

The PS5 Pro is officially in reviewers’ hands, leading to leaks all over social media. Images shared by sources point to system-level 8K capture support, highlighting that the console can take more crisp images than its base counterpart.

However, the most interesting part here is the lack of games that support 8K resolution on this hardware. According to reports, Gran Turismo 7 can push for 8K gameplay using the mid-gen refresh.

The Touryst and F1 24 also show instances of 8K gaming on the PS5 Pro, but the dream ends here. The existence of this feature suggests that more games will be compatible with this incredibly sharp resolution in the future, but for now, 4K is already a high enough target for the new hardware.

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Sony’s Latest Console Arrives Next Week

Another interesting system-level feature included is the resolution bump for PS4 games. This makes titles like Bloodborne look much sharper and cleaner on the hardware through a simple UI toggle.

Official reviews of Sony’s mid-gen refresh are scheduled to arrive in just a few days. Once these reviews are officially out, fans can expect to learn more about the 8K screenshots and other UI features, making for an exciting few days for PlayStation fans next week.

What are your thoughts on these new options? Will you use the console for 8K screenshots? Let’s discuss in the comments and the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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