Sony to roll out European PS5 Pro revision CFI-7121 on Sept 30

Sony appears poised to roll out a minor revision of its PlayStation 5 Pro in Europe as early as September 30, according to a prominent hardware leaker, even as the company disclosed that the PS5 generation has become the most lucrative in PlayStation history. The leak names the new unit CFI-7121 and says it will keep the Pro's design, capacity and price while bringing modest internal tweaks.

The report, posted by leaker billbilkun on Dealabs, says the revised PS5 Pro will retain the 2 terabyte SSD and carry the same European price of 799.99 euros. The source, which has a track record of accurate hardware leaks, suggested the update focuses on small efficiency improvements rather than performance upgrades. It remained unclear whether the new model will be released in the Americas, the leaker said.

Manufacturers commonly issue minor hardware revisions to cut costs or improve energy consumption without altering consumer-facing specifications. Earlier this year market listings and rumours hinted at a slimmer PS5 with reduced storage, a change Sony did not formally confirm. In the case of the Pro, reports indicate Sony will not reduce SSD capacity, and that the refreshed unit is...