Sony has finally made its PlayStation 5 Pro launch across the world, which is quite an awaited device for the faithful gamer – at least in some countries. The new PS5 Pro is to be equipped with highly advanced 6GHz Wi-Fi. It finds itself behind regulatory barriers in India, leaving the prospect of arriving in the country uncertain.
While the console has released, and has set every fan’s international island buzzing, Indian fans remain hopeful for future updates that will enable them to continue joining the gaming action.
PlayStation 5 Pro Launch: What It Means for Gamers in India and Beyond
What’s Different about PS5 Pro?
There was much ado in the global markets, especially as their Wi-Fi has been highly enhanced to attain better connectivity and improve overall gaming performance. Indeed, support for the 6GHz Wi-Fi band improves internet speeds and latency over multiplayer and high-demand use cases.
Since it hasn’t yet been approved by India to allow the use of the 6GHz Wi-Fi band, Sony has established that the PS5 Pro will not be released in the country for now. It would appear this is the main regulatory limitation that cannot easily gain access to gaming technology for Indian gamers who hope that administration policies will be updated soon.
How Much Is the Price for the PS5 Pro?
But for the territories where the PlayStation 5 Pro is available, it’s at $699.99. The company also presents a 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle which, only 12,300 copies worldwide, goes at $999.99. Its design is quite different, with a unique retro look that pays homage to the original model of the PlayStation. It is a collector’s item and artifact in gaming history.
Global Reach with a Local Roadblock
All the excitement that the launch of Sony’s PS5 Pro has given to the gaming fraternity worldwide makes it very close to some bittersweet reminders about India’s unique regulatory challenges. While countries move on to celebrate access to the new advanced console, Indian fans go back home empty-handed.
Still, it is a tremendous step in the progress of technology related to console gaming that sows hope and possibly eventual changes in India’s high-tech policies that unlock the path for PS5 Pro and similar devices.
Will India Clear the 6GHz Band?
Indian gamers know that for any product like this that needs high-level tech specs, then regulatory clearance will be the precursor to future launches. There is a good possibility that Indian authorities will eventually accept this band shortly at least with the growing demand for high-speed internet all across the technology sector.
Till then, Indian fans will just have to watch which regulatory steps will be taken toward upgrading this band and what Sony plans to do from the region in terms of such launches. The PS5 Pro launch has added another chapter to Sony’s evolving PlayStation legacy in throngs of excitement around the world and reflecting the capabilities of high-speed Wi-Fi in games.
Though regulatory restrictions do not yet allow Indian gamers to experience this upgrade, there is hope that these issues will be resolved soon. Meanwhile, Sony fans in India have this much to look forward to in the future as the rest of the world checks out the capabilities of the PS5 Pro.
