Transfering data over is one of the most trying experiencing with getting a midgeneration refresh. — Sony
While some gamers will pick up a PlayStation 5 Pro for the first time, many others will be adding Sony's newest system to an existing family of consoles. That means transferring all the data from the previous system to a new one.
It's one of the most trying experiencing with getting a midgeneration refresh. I went through the experience with my PlayStation 5 Pro review unit. I fired it up and had to update both the controller and console so that they had the latest software.
