Everything is getting more expensive, even the new PlayStation5 Pro that Sony announced today.

It also gained Advanced Ray Tracing and AI-drive upscaling with PlayStations’s Spectral Super Resolution and a 2TB SSD.

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What it didn’t get seems to be a lot more important in this release.

The PlayStation5 Pro

Don’t get excited. The vertical stand doesn’t come with the PS5 Pro.Sony Interactive Entertainment

There is no disc drive.

If you want one, you’ll have to purchase it separately.

There is no stand.

That also has to be purchased separately.

“I don’t use disks all that often, but they’re a lifesaver when I do.

“I can’t see myself paying more for less.

Still, there are some, likeDigital Trends’Jacob Roach, who believethe console is worth the asking price.

Ultimately, it probably comes down towhyyou want the new console.

At least, until new PS5 Pro-exclusive games start popping up.

Then, depending on the game, $700 might not seem like such a bad asking price.