Experience Enhanced Graphics: PS5 Pro Backwards Compatibility Boosts PS4 Game Quality

The PS5 Pro’s backward compatibility enhancements will breathe new life into select PS4 titles. Here’s everything we know about the Pro’s Game Boost feature and its impact on your game collection.

Announced on September 10, the PS5 Pro is priced at $700 and has garnered attention for its impressive features, particularly its capability to improved the performance of older PS4 games.

As highlighted during the PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation, the Pro is equipped with an upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI-driven upscaling, which we have explored more in our detailed guide.

Nevertheless, the most notable benefit for gamers will be the Game Boost feature, which promises significant enhancements for your PS4 collection.

PS5 Pro PS4 Backward Compatibility Explained

The Last of Us 2 running on PS5 Pro — Sony

The PS5 Pro will enhance select PS5 and PS4 games.

According to PlayStation Blog, CEO Hideaki Nishino elaborated on how the Pro’s Game Boost feature will substantially enhance over 8,500 backward-compatible PS4 games.

Crucially, Nishino mentioned that the new console “may stabilize or improve the performance of supported PS4 and PS5 games.” He also emphasized that “enhanced image quality for PS4 games is available to improve the resolution of select PS4 titles.

This signifies that games will display with much sharper visuals than before, providing a rewarding experience for players who wish to enjoy classic titles in greater detail. Additionally, several games are set to receive software updates that allow PS5 Pro players to take advantage of the console’s Game Boost feature.

While Sony has yet to provide the complete list of supported backward-compatible PS4 games, they have announced several titles that will benefit from PS5 Pro enhancements.