The PS5 Pro in black - a real beast. Why? Because it is more than just a new design. It is a statement that Sony could have made right from the start. A design decision that perfectly reflects the unmistakable difference between the standard PS5 and the Pro version. The white PS5 has its fans, no question, but an all-black version brings a whole new dimension of aesthetics and performance to the game. It looks like a real monster - fierce, powerful and, yes, damn attractive. If you thought the PS5 in classic white was already impressive, the black version will turn heads.
The missing piece of the puzzle
It's not just the color that makes the difference, but the overall look. Black exudes a kind of unobtrusiveness that combines dominance and sophistication at the same time. The PS5 Pro in black looks like it could take the entire gaming world by storm. Perhaps the last piece of the puzzle that is still missing to win over more gamers. Anyone familiar with the performance of the PS5 Pro knows that this new, deeper color scheme goes hand in hand with the increased performance. It's as if the design embodies the raw power of the console. No delicate, lifted curves, but a machine that puts all its energy into every game.
And honestly, shouldn't the PS5 Pro have been launched in this design from the start? The white PS5 was okay, but it never really showed off the sheer power of this console. The PS5 Pro in black does just that - it not only emphasizes its technical superiority, but also that it doesn't do things by halves. This console is not for leisurely, gentle gaming on the fringes of the gaming world. No, the PS5 Pro is for hardcore gamers who don't just want to play, but want to immerse themselves in a new dimension. Black sets the right tone and would have made the difference visible right from the start. This is about the future of gaming, and you can see that in the console. It's more than just a device - it's an experience.
Alternatives that are already convincing
As Sony does not currently offer a black PS5 Pro or corresponding faceplates, fans have to look for alternatives. And quite honestly, these alternatives are consistently convincing. I have to say, I'm completely surprised myself. Every time I look at my all-black PS5 Pro, I can't believe how much more attractive it looks. The aesthetics are simply stunning and make the console look like a "true work of art". Before, I frankly didn't care about the color, and the hype surrounding the nearly 60 euro plastic parts was hard for me to comprehend. But now that it's here, I can't help but admit it: You don't really want anything else. The black color scheme exudes an elegance and power that you just don't get with the white version.
At the same time, the black PS5 Pro reminds us of what has accompanied us over the past generations of consoles. Sony has spoiled us with the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PS2 in black, and it has almost become a symbol of the gaming world. It just fits. A black PS5 Pro feels like a natural progression - like the legacy of the great PlayStation consoles manifesting itself in the modern gaming world. This console is a design element that fits into any living room and feels like it was the only true choice from the start.
If the PS5 Pro in white was the vanguard, then the black model is the "true revolution". There's hardly a better way to start the future of gaming. And if the corresponding games are a long time coming, then at least the console looks pretty.
Co-Writer Niklas