Summary
The rumoredPlayStation 5 Prohas been the subject of much discourse in recent weeks, and a new patent filed by Sony fits in with the recent hardware leaks.Sony patents are regularly scrutinizedfor clues about upcoming hardware, but many of them are software related. For example, a recent Sony patent that describes a technology that can dynamically adapt game difficulty to suit individual players. Dynamic difficulty already exists in many games, but the Sony patent seeks to finely tune various parameters and ensure a challenging yet enjoyable experience based on individual performance.
PlayStation 5 Pro rumors have reached a fever pitch. The supposed leaks are more believable than ever, but fans are encouraged to take them with a grain of salt until Sony confirms or denies the existence of the rumored mid-generation PlayStation 5 refresh.
A new patent filed by Sony appears to support the recently leakedPlayStation 5 Prohardware details. One of the main features that has been described for the rumored console is a proprietary hardware-driven upscaling technology akin to Nvidia’s DLSS that uses machine learning to drastically improve visuals and performance when compared to the original PS5. The new Sony patent describes a method of executing a game by writing Asset Aware Data (AAD) to a command buffer and Level Of Detail (LOD) data to the system memory, which is then used by the GPU to draw video frames as requested by the CPU.
According to the patent, the GPU will use “at least a minimum of LOD data based on the AAD.” It’s difficult to say for certain, but this patent appears to be some form of upscaling technology. Additionally, this patent is credited to the lead system architect for the PS4 and PS5, Mark Cerny.The PS5 Pro rumors specifically mentionan updated AMD architecture focused on AI. This Asset Aware Data mentioned in the new Sony patent sounds a lot like a machine learning program.
Historic PS5 Pro rumors are lining up almost perfectlywith the new leaks and patents, but they should not be taken as confirmation. If the leaks are accurate, PlayStation fans won’t have long to wait before Sony announces thePS5 Profor a late 2024 release, but it must be reiterated that the leaks should not be taken as factual, no matter how convincing they might be.
Sony PlayStation 5
The Sony PlayStation 5 console is one of the most popular gaming machines currently with a fast SSD, a custom AMD APU, and 16GB of GDDR6 console memory, making it one of the best options on the market. It also happens to have a surprising number of console exclusives and currently trades at a discount at multiple retailers nationwide.
