PlayStation 5 Pro launches worldwide today, November 7. Unveiled on September 10, PlayStation 5 Pro is our most advanced and innovative console hardware yet, with key performance features such as an upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution.

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The console is available directly from PlayStation and participating retailers worldwide. Whether you’ve decided to move over to the new console from a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, or are completely new to the PlayStation family (welcome!), here’s what you need to know to prepare for – and on to get started with – your new PS5 Pro.

PS5 Pro measurements

Out of the box, the PS5 Pro console measures approximately 388mm x 89mm x 216mm (width x height x depth) and weighs approximately 3.1kg.

PS5 Pro input/output ports

A disc drive for PS5 can be purchased separately, allowing you to use physical PS5 and supported PS4 discs and play 4K Blu-ray and DVD discs.

Transfer your data from PS4, PS4 Pro or PS5 to PlayStation 5 Pro

If you own a PS5, PS4 Pro or PS4 console, you can transfer your data to your new console. Before you begin the transfer, make sure your original console is updated to the latest system software and that you have synced your trophy information. Sign in to your PlayStation Network account on both your original console and your PS5 Pro. You can transfer your user data, download games to your console’s hard drive or SSD, save data, and select console settings if both consoles are connected to the same network. Go to Settings > System > System Software, select Data Transfer > Continue and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Enable PS5 console sharing and offline play

Although you can have your account on multiple consoles, you can only designate one console at a time for Console Sharing and Offline Play. When you first log in to your new PS5 or PS5 Pro console, Console Sharing and Offline Play will be enabled automatically.

If you sign in to a PS5 console that doesn’t have Console Sharing and Offline Play enabled, you can still access and play purchased games through your account and access some of your PlayStation Plus benefits – as long as you’re signed in with your account . It cannot be accessed from other accounts that may be using the same console.

Sync your DualSense controller, DualSense Edge controller, Pulse Elite headset, Pulse Explore and PlayStation Portal with your PS5 Pro

Whether you’re using the new DualSense controller that comes with your PS5 Pro, or a controller you already have, you’ll need to pair it with your new console. Use the included USB-C cable to connect it to the console and power on the controller.

For the PlayStation Portal, from the home screen of your PS5 console, select Settings > System > Remote Play and then enable Enable Remote Play. Sign in to your PlayStation Network account on your PlayStation Portal and follow the on-screen instructions to sync it with your new console.

For your PlayStation Pulse Elite headset, plug the included USB adapter into one of the USB Type-A ports on the back of your console and press the PlayStation Link button on your headset.

For the PlayStation Pulse Explore, make sure both earbuds are placed in the charging case, insert the USB adapter into one of the USB Type-A ports on your console and remove both earbuds from the case to connect them to your console .

Transfer your M.2 SSD from PS5 to PS5 Pro

If your original PS5 has an M.2 SSD installed, you can install it in your PS5 Pro by following this guide.

Install a PS5 Pro with a PS5 disc drive

If you purchased a separate PS5 disc drive to install on your PS5 Pro, you can follow this handy guide.

Connect your PS5 Pro with the PlayStation app

You can download games while you’re away from home, manage console storage if you don’t have enough space, and launch a game in the app so it’s ready for you to pick up the controller and play.

Play Astro’s Playroom

As with all PlayStation 5 consoles, PS5 Pro comes bundled with Astro’s Playroom pre-installed on the console storage, which is a fantastic introduction to Team Asobi’s beautiful platform franchise, as well as the immersive features of the DualSense wireless controller.

Check out some enhanced PS5 Pro games

Ported from a PS5, or new to PlayStation, there is a selection of titles with updates that will benefit from PS5 Pro, which will launch alongside the console. Here are just a few:

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