Back in September 2024, Sony officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro with enhanced performance and improved ray tracing. The brand’s latest gaming console just recently went on sale in several countries. However, it seems its Indian release might still be a while away. So here’s the surprising reason why the PS5 Pro’s launch was delayed in India.
India Misses out on Sony PS5 Pro Launch: Here’s Why
The Japanese tech giant has delayed the launch of the PS5 Pro due to a regulatory issue in India and various other countries. To recall. the PlayStation 5 Pro arrives with the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard (IEEE 802.11be). This new connectivity technology helps make download speeds faster, improving the online gaming experience overall. But this new tech operates in the 6GHz wireless band, which offers wider channels and less interference compared to its predecessors.
Unfortunately, India and certain other countries have yet to approve this new WiFi standard. Due to this minor regulatory hurdle, Sony has pushed back the PS5 Pro launch. Unlike the global market, the launch of the latest PlayStation in India is not near. So until the Indian government approves Wi-Fi 7 technology, gamers in the region might have to buy the new console from abroad. This delay has disappointed fans and those eager to buy the new console.
Oddly enough, there are various smartphones that support WiFi 7, which launched in India. Although, these models only supported Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 6. Sony could follow a similar strategy to launch the PS5 Pro in India soon. As of right now, it is still unclear when the company will launch the PS5 Pro in India. The company has yet to make any official announcement, so stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.
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