The PS5 Pro is set to be released soon, and fans have already run into a frustrating issue with custom cover plates. It turns out that the new console will not be compatible with the existing plates that players may have purchased for their PS5 Slim. Although Sony plans to release new plates in the future, they will not be available right at launch.
This compatibility problem was brought to light by a Reddit user who shared their experience on the PlayStation subreddit. They tried to use Cobalt blue plates on the Pro and found that while the bottom plates fit, the top plates did not align properly due to slight differences in the interlocking teeth. YouTuber Jake Randall also pointed out that even though the plates are the same size, they have different locking mechanisms that prevent them from being used interchangeably.
The PlayStation community had been speculating about plate compatibility for weeks, as the messaging from the PlayStation Blog post announcing the PS5 Pro was unclear. Some believed that the Slim covers would work on the Pro, while others were skeptical of such a move. Sony has now confirmed that the PS5 Pro plates will not be compatible with the Slim, disappointing fans who were hoping to switch their 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim covers onto the Pro.
It seems that players will have to wait for Sony to release new console covers that are specifically designed for the PS5 Pro. This news has left many fans frustrated, especially those who were looking forward to customizing their new console with their favorite plates. Hopefully, Sony will make the new plates available soon so that players can personalize their PS5 Pro to their liking. In the meantime, it looks like fans will have to stick with the original plates that come with the console.