Sony Beta Sets PSSR 2.0 as Default Upscaling for PS5 Pro
New firmware beta streamlines AI upscaling for Pro owners and adds a Bluetooth kill-switch for esports environments.
Sony has released a new firmware beta for PlayStation 5 users enrolled in its testing program, introducing a significant quality-of-life shift for PS5 Pro owners. The update focuses on standardizing AI-driven image quality and providing deeper hardware control for professional gaming settings.
The primary change for PS5 Pro users is the promotion of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) 2.0 to the default upscaling option for all games. According to Eurogamer, this setting now applies across the entire library regardless of whether a game natively supports the updated version. While PSSR 2.0 is now the standard, Sony has included a toggle allowing users to disable the feature if preferred.
The Evolution of PSSR
Sony introduced PSSR with the launch of the PS5 Pro to provide AI-driven upscaling that balances performance and resolution. Following the debut of PSSR 2.0 in March with Resident Evil Requiem, the company previously allowed users to manually force the newer version via firmware settings. This latest beta formalizes that preference, removing the need for users to manually opt-in to the improved upscaling logic on a per-game basis.
Esports and Hardware Control
Beyond image quality, the firmware introduces a specialized hardware toggle for both the standard PS5 and PS5 Pro. In specific countries and regions, users can now completely disable Bluetooth. This feature is specifically designed to assist with controller pairing in esports venues and professional environments, where signal interference from dozens of consoles can disrupt peripheral connectivity.
However, this hardware override comes with significant trade-offs. Sony confirmed that disabling Bluetooth also disables the console's Rest Mode and the HDMI link functionality. These dependencies highlight the integrated nature of the console's wireless and power-management systems.
What's Next
As this is currently a beta release, the features are only available to a limited group of testers. It remains to be seen when these changes will be pushed to the general public in a stable firmware update. Users should watch for a wider rollout that would bring PSSR 2.0 defaults to all PS5 Pro consoles globally, as well as the regional availability of the Bluetooth disable toggle.