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NVIDIA kicked off GTC 2026 by announcing DLSS 5, its next-generation upscaling technology designed to “bridge the gap between rendering and reality” using generative AI. CEO Jensen Huang called it “the GPT moment for graphics,” but not everyone saw it as a good thing. Within hours, gamers everywhere were laughing at some of the faces featured in the game. Resident Evil Requiem During the tech demo, others mocked the fact that it requires dual RTX 5090s to run.
The Complete Guide to PlayStation 5
Considering the sheer size and ever-expanding nature of the console's library, finding the best PlayStation 5 games can be really difficult these days.
While the rest of the gaming world debates artistic integrity, Sony has quietly abandoned an image-enhancing solution that might be of interest. that PSSR 2 That very evening, an update began rolling out for the PS5 Pro that significantly reduced the flashing and ghosting that had plagued the hardware since launch. Unlike DLSS 5, it's not a flashy, generative overhaul that will change the face of gaming, but a solid stability pass that finally delivers the clarity Sony promised us all before launch. Here's how to activate it:
How to Activate PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro
The best thing about the PSSR 2 update is that not every individual game will need a patch. Instead, it uses a system-level toggle that applies the improved model to your entire game library. PSSR 2 is disabled by default.However, to take advantage of the many improvements this feature offers, you must first turn it on.
Before activating PSSR 2, you must ensure that you are running system software version 26.02-13.00.00 or higher. If so, go to the Settings menu and select the Screen & Video option. From there, scroll down to the Video Output menu and then Change “PSSR Image Quality Enhancement” from Off to On..
Step by Step: Activate PSSR 2
- console updates – To activate PSSR 2, you must first run the system software. Version 26.02-13.00.00 Or later. If you haven't installed it yet, go to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Updates and Settings to check for the latest updates.
- Open Screen & Video Settings – Select the Settings gear icon in the top right corner of the PlayStation 5 home screen, then scroll down to screen and video.
- Go to Video Output – Be sure to check it out video output In this left sidebar, scroll down the list of technical settings until you see the option that is highlighted and then “PSSR Image Quality Enhancement.”
- Toggle “PSSR Image Quality Enhancement” – Highlights Improved PSSR image quality To enable PSSR 2, switch the toggle to On.
PSSR 2 improves image clarity, reduces ghosting, and stabilizes edges.
DLSS 5 aims to generate new details, while PSSR 2 focuses on cleaning up details that already exist. When you enable PSSR 2 on your PS5 Pro, you'll see two immediate improvements:
- stable edge – Thin objects like wires or leaves no longer crawl or glow when you move the camera.
- Ghosting Fix – Fast moving objects like vehicles or projectiles no longer leave a blurry trail behind them.
It's worth noting that not all PlayStation 5 games have been tested using the new technology, so you may experience issues when playing some older games. If you run into problems, you can always disable PSSR 2 again by turning off PSSR Image Quality Enhancement again. However, you will need to restart the game you are playing for the changes to take effect.
- brand
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sony playstation
- original release date
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November 7, 2024
- Original MSRP (USD)
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$749.99
- processor
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AMD Ryzen Zen 2 (8 cores, 16 threads, 3.5GHz)
