I’ve used the PS5 Pro every day for a year — here’s what I like (and don't) after 1,000+ hours of play

DualSense Controller and PS5 Pro in front of a TV screen.

It has been just over a year since I plugged the PS5 Pro into my entertainment center. From then on, I've booted it up almost every single day. Like the regular PS5 before it, the PS5 Pro instantly became my primary gaming machine, and in just 12 short months, I’ve enjoyed it plenty.

I reviewed the console for Tom’s Guide back in November 2024, and awarded it an Editor’s Choice seal of approval, saying, “PS5 Pro is a powerful refresh of the base PS5 hardware. It's the best way to experience the PS5's large library of must-play games and the current pinnacle of console gaming.” And a year later, I stand by every single word.