SONY BRINGS AI UPSCALING TO BASE PS5

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THU, OCT 1, 2026

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Sony is rolling out Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), a new AI upscaling technology for the standard PS5. The tech delivers improved graphics performance as a middle tier between native rendering and the PS5 Pro's superior PSSR system.

QSSR results from Sony's Project Amethyst collaboration with AMD. While PS5 Pro's PSSR remains the performance standard, QSSR provides a practical upscaling option for the broader PS5 install base. Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the first titles to support the technology. Early testing by Digital Foundry indicates QSSR operates at slower speeds than PSSR but still delivers meaningful visual improvements. The technology addresses a key gap for standard PS5 owners, allowing developers to enhance graphics without requiring hardware upgrades. QSSR availability should expand gradually across upcoming PS5 releases. Sony has not detailed specific frame rate or resolution targets, but the addition signals the company's commitment to extending the console's technical capabilities through software innovation.

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