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PlayStation 4 Neo release date news and updates: Sony gives PS4 Neo its official name

According to the report, Sony will call their new 4K- and HDR-ready companion console as PlayStation 4 Pro. | Official PlayStation Website

Sony's upcoming gaming console PlayStation Neo has been a hot topic since early this year. It has been a favorite subject of several rumors and speculations all over the Internet. Now, new reports have emerged saying that PlayStation Neo is not going to be the brand name Sony will use on its new gaming system. According to the report, Sony will call their new 4K- and HDR-ready companion console as PlayStation 4 Pro.

In a report by Forbes, the announcement was made by the company on Wednesday during a press conference in New York. At the press event, Sony highlighted the console's capability to take advantage of 4K monitors. It was previously stated by the company that the new 4K-ready console will not be fully maximized if operated on a non-4K television.

It was also announced at the press con that PlayStation 4 Pro will be launched on Nov. 10 this year. Pricing will be at $399, which is a hundred dollar more than the new PlayStation 4 Slim edition.

According to the report, the new PlayStation 4 Pro will be packed with advanced specs and features. Lead Architect Mark Cerny said that the new console will carry an upgraded processor with boosted clock rate. The device will also have the best GPU technology in the market today. With impressive hardware features, the device will definitely give gamers something new to experience about.

Meanwhile, according to a report by Engadget, the new PlayStation 4 Pro will definitely be perfect for games with virtual reality or VR versions. VR games will be played at a much higher frame rate compared to a regular hardware playing device. The company has also partnered up with Netflix to help them develop a streaming app that features 4K games for the new PlayStation 4 Pro.

Stay tuned for more news and updates about the newly announced PlayStation 4 Pro.