PS5 is a powerful and well-designed next-generation gaming platform. Its exclusive game catalog continues to be a showcase for the PS5’s fantastic DualSense controller, spatial audio technology, and lightning-fast SSD, and it’s why so many gamers will be lusting after Sony’s latest platform. However, it may be too large for some configurations, and a few bugs prevent it from being fully functional. However, it may be too large for some installations, and a handful of flaws keep it from being a five-star product. It is, however, a welcome upgrade over the PS4 and a thrilling gateway to next-gen gaming.
PRICE
The regular version of the PS5 costs $499.99 and is equipped with a 4K Blu-ray drive. If that’s too much money for you, there’s also the PS5 Digital Edition, which is identical to the PS5 except it doesn’t have a disc drive. It costs $399.99, a $100 / £90 / AU$150 discount over the normal model.
The PS5 is $100 more costly than the PS4 and PS4 Pro at launch, but they were released seven and four years ago, respectively, and you’re getting a generational leap in hardware for an extra $100. Don’t get us wrong: the PS5 is still costly, but the increase in price feels justified for what you get.
DESIGN
The PS5 would be in the heavyweight division if game consoles had weight divisions. The dimensions were estimated to be roughly 39 x 10.4 x 26cm (H x W x D) – while the curving surfaces make exact measurements difficult. The PS5 isn’t exactly light. It weighs 4.5kg, which gives it a distinct heft when picked up.
With those dimensions in mind, it’s clear to understand how the PlayStation 5 is the largest system Sony has ever produced, and it’s on the verge of being too enormous for a device that’s designed to reside beneath your television.
With those dimensions in mind, it’s clear to understand how the PlayStation 5 is the largest system Sony has ever produced, and it’s on the verge of being too enormous for a device that’s designed to reside beneath your television.
Many people will have to reconsider their present setups or completely modify their entertainment centers to accommodate Sony’s new platform, which is a challenge that no one should have to deal with when purchasing a new console.
The colors and shape of the console, on the other hand, might be controversial. Some of us on the staff adore the PS5’s look, while others despise it. Its colossal size and two-tone color palette, on the other hand, command attention in any home.
The system’s modest lighting effect, which generates a calming color while the console is in operation or rest mode, is a nice touch.
The light strip contributes to the PS5’s space-age appearance and provides a good link to the PS4. When the PS5 is in rest mode, the light turns orange, and when it is turned on, it transforms from blue to white, just like the PlayStation 4.
PERFORMANCE
The PS5 is a technically remarkable piece of hardware when it comes to specs. There’s also an octa-core AMD Zen 2-based CPU with a 3.5GHz clock speed, as well as a new bespoke RDNA 2 GPU that can push 4K resolution at 120 frames per second.
This computer has some very remarkable specs, thanks to 16GB of GDDR6 memory and an 825GB NVMe SSD. The PS5 can also generate 8K resolution, but we’ll have to wait for Sony to release a software update before we can do so.
In fact, the only serious criticism we have about the PlayStation 5’s specs is the lack of storage. It only has an 825GB SSD rather than a 1TB or 2TB SSD.
That decision was clearly made to reduce the cost of the system, but it means that if you’re not careful about which games you keep installed, you’ll quickly run out of capacity.
The console has a storage capacity of 667.2GB. It is possible to update the internal storage with a PlayStation-certified NVMe SSD, however, Sony has restricted this option at launch. When Sony finally releases this expansion connection in the future, you’ll need to remove the PS5’s plastic faceplates to show the empty SSD bay, as well as a screwdriver to secure your new M.2 drive.
It isn’t the most intuitive way, and it appears to be a little blunder on Sony’s side – but hopefully, you’ll only have to do it once. It’s also convenient that you’ll be adding storage to the current 667GB rather than starting again.
The good news is that you can connect external hard drives and SSDs to the USB connection and use them. You won’t get the same lightning-fast load times as you would with the built-in SSD and optional (and locked) SSD slot. However, if you utilize an external SSD instead of a conventional mechanical hard drive, you’ll see a significant improvement in load time performance.
When it comes to playing on PS5, graphical upgrades, particularly in terms of resolution, are the next obvious highlight. At a 4K resolution, Astro’s Playroom operates at a rock-solid 60 frames per second, and practically every game we’ve tested has either a 60fps setting by default or a 30fps variant with additional graphic flourishes. It’s a significant and welcome change from the PS4, where games were frequently rendered in 1080p at 30 frames per second.
How good is PS5’s 3D Tempest Audio
Sony’s take on Dolby Atmos, or spatial audio in general, is the PS5’s 3D Tempest Audio. It works with any headset, and support for TV speakers is on the way in the near future.
Various spatial audio options, ranging from Windows Sonic to Dolby Atmos, were evaluated, and it was discovered that the PS5’s 3D Audio provides a comparable experience.
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