Sony Confirms Enhanced Liquid Metal Cooling in PS5 Pro After Addressing Original PS5 Issues

The PlayStation 5 has been heralded as an exceptional gaming console, but it isn’t without its issues. Back in 2023, there were concerns about potential damage to the original PS5 models when positioned vertically, particularly related to the risk of liquid metal leakage. Fast forward to today, and Sony has announced significant upgrades to this technology in the new PS5 Pro.

In a detailed breakdown shared on the PlayStation Blog, PS5 Pro’s Mechanical Design Lead, Shinya Tsuchida, alongside Electrical Design Lead, Shinya Hiromitsu, dismantled the upgraded console to offer insights into its revamped design. They discussed the enhancements made over the original PS5, particularly focusing on the liquid metal cooling system. Although this system remains fundamentally the same, the team has made strategic improvements to boost its efficiency.

Tsuchida shared, “During the initial phase of designing the PS5, we invested a lot of energy into researching insulation. While the core design is retained in the PS5 Pro, we’ve enhanced stability by incorporating fine grooves where the liquid metal is applied. From the get-go, we anticipated that semiconductors would advance, becoming denser, which made us confident that liquid metal was the future. Our foresight was spot on, and this technology proved pivotal in crafting the PS5 Pro.”

The deeper exploration of the PS5 Pro’s technology highlights additional upgrades from the original version. The new console boasts more heat pipes within the heat sink, supports Wi-Fi 7, features an advanced fan, and much more. PlayStation enthusiasts can dive into the full conversation by visiting the interview shared online.

Available for purchase now, the PS5 Pro is geared up with hardware enhancements specifically tailored for a number of games. These enhancements include superior performance and visuals, thanks to the console’s AI upscaling technology, PSSR.