PS5 Pro is a powerful, but arguably unnecessary, refresh of the base PS5. It's the best way to experience the console’s library of must-play games, but an eye-watering $699 price tag makes it hard to recommend for most people.

After testing a handful of titles, I can say that the difference is appreciable if less stark than it was between the PS4 and PS4 Pro. Here’s why splurging for the upgrade may or may not make sense for you.

If you're a gamer on a budget, investing in a quality soundbar could be an affordable alternative to expensive surround sound speakers.

The lines between high-end PCs and video game consoles are blurring, which means the tired console wars are winding down. On the software side, once-exclusive Microsoft and PlayStation games are going cross-platform after a certain amount of time to draw larger audiences.