# Console Covers for the PlayStation 5 Are Not Compatible with the PlayStation 5 Pro
The eagerly awaited **PlayStation 5 Pro** (PS5 Pro) has officially launched, and although it features improved performance and works with most PlayStation 5 (PS5) accessories and games, one significant exception exists: **console covers**. Those who have purchased custom or official console covers for their original PS5 or PS5 Slim might find this news disappointing.
## The Compatibility Concern
Despite the PS5 Pro having numerous similarities to its predecessors, including its size, the **console covers** made for the original PS5 and PS5 Slim are **not compatible** with the upcoming PS5 Pro. This has been verified by early users of the PS5 Pro, such as Reddit user **Zrorro**, who shared their insights on the platform.
### Reddit User’s Initial Observations
Reddit user **Zrorro** was among the first to obtain the PS5 Pro and tried to fit a PS5 Slim cover onto the new device. Unfortunately, the effort did not succeed. While the **lower section of the cover** matched the PS5 Pro, the **upper section** couldn’t be secured because of a misalignment of the interlocking mechanisms, even though the consoles’ dimensions are nearly identical.
> **”PlayStation 5 Pro does not work with the slim plates.”**
> — Reddit user Zrorro
This finding has sparked discussions and disappointment within the PlayStation community, as many users hoped their existing PS5 covers would work seamlessly with the new console.
## Distinct Console Covers for Distinct Models
Sony has clarified that the **PS5 Pro** necessitates its own unique set of console covers. Presently, the company provides various cover options for different PS5 models in its **PlayStation Direct Shop**:
– **Covers for the PS5 console with a disc drive**
– **Covers for the PS5 Digital Edition**
– **Covers for the PS5 Slim**
However, **covers for the PS5 Pro** are **not currently available** for separate purchase. The only known cover available for the PS5 Pro comes with the **30th Anniversary Edition** bundle, which is already sold out. This situation leaves PS5 Pro owners anticipating the release of standalone covers for their new consoles.
## Community Feedback
The response from the PlayStation community has mostly been **negative** regarding the news of cover incompatibility. Numerous users express frustration over the increasing variety of cover designs that cannot be interchanged among different PS5 models. Some even speculate that Sony may have intentionally altered the design of the PS5 Pro to promote additional accessory sales.
### Reactions from Reddit Users
Reddit user **FireFoxQuattro** articulated their annoyance, indicating that the slight design variations between the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro covers might have been done on purpose:
> **”Wait, the only difference is the position of the gears? That has to be intentional so that they can sell more expensive discs, that’s crazy.”**
> — Reddit user FireFoxQuattro
Many in the community share this viewpoint, feeling that the incompatibility represents an unnecessary hassle, particularly for those who have already invested in custom or official PS5 covers.
## Sony’s Prospective Plans for PS5 Pro Covers
While the current predicament may be frustrating for PS5 Pro users, there is some positive news. **Sony has confirmed** plans to provide console covers specifically tailored for the PS5 Pro in the future. Yet, no definitive release date has been announced, leaving early adopters of the PS5 Pro in a state of anticipation.
## Conclusion
The arrival of the PS5 Pro has generated excitement in the gaming community, but the **incompatibility of console covers** between the PS5 and PS5 Pro has resulted in disappointment for some users. Although the PS5 Pro is compatible with most accessories and all PS5 games, those who enjoy personalizing their consoles with covers will have to await new options specifically created for the PS5 Pro from Sony.
In the meantime, the PlayStation community continues to express its concerns and frustrations, with many hoping that Sony will resolve the issue in the near future.
### What Are Your Thoughts?
Have you ever bought a console cover for your PS5? Are you disappointed by the lack of compatibility with the PS5 Pro? Share your opinions in the comments below!
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