Sony's long-anticipated update enhances the performance of your PlayStation 5 Pro.
Pump Up Your PS5 Pro with the Latest Update:
Say hello to a smoother gaming experience on your PlayStation 5 Pro and PS5 console! If you've been encountering persistent VRR (variable refresh rate) issues, brace yourself for good news. Sony recently rolled out a system update that's here to save the day.
While the update, version 25.04-11.40.00, doesn't shout about its achievements in the release notes, a private conversation with Digital Foundry confirmed that the update has a secret weapon: a fix for the VRR troubles that have been bugging gamers for months [4][5].
So, what's the deal with VRR? Imagine a harmonious dance between your console and your display. VRR allows both to maintain a sync where your display's refresh rate matches the console's output frame rate for a seamless, stutter-free gaming spectacle.
Unfortunately, the PS5 Pro and the original PS5 weren't always living up to this ideal, especially in specific games like The Last of Us Part 2 and Diablo 4 [2][5]. After passing the half-hour mark, a desync would set in, leading to screen stuttering – a glitch that could only rear its head once noticed [2][5].
But don't despair, Sony has heard the cries from the crowd and issued a fix, finally! Now, the VRR should work as intended, letting your PS5 and PS5 Pro games enjoy the feature in all its glory [2][5].
However, don’t forget that your console's smooth gameplay requires a VRR-compatible display, so if you’re thinking of an upgrade, check out our list of the top gaming TVs out there [3].
Is your PS5 Pro back in the spotlight now that the VRR issue is history? It's hard not to be captivated by the buzz surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, but the allure of a refined experience on your trusty PS5 Pro is hard to resist [1].
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Enhance your PS5 Pro gaming experience by taking advantage of the latest system update, which addresses the persistent VRR issues. For a seamless, stutter-free gaming spectacle, ensure your display is VRR-compatible, as suggested in our list of top gaming TVs.
