We recently posted about the Xbox Series X, and now it’s time for the biggest rivalry of 2020, with the PlayStation 5!
November 19th is quickly approaching, and with it comes the launch of the PlayStation 5, the highly anticipated successor to the PlayStation 4, which launched all the way back in 2013.
So, let’s take a look at what the PlayStation 5 has in store for us.
How does it look?
The futuristic design is very eye-catching and will make an impressive addition to any room. The top of the unit has vents to allow heat to circulate and the USB-A and USB-C ports sit at the front, along with the disc tray.
The DualSense controller has a variety of sensations that adapt to your gaming environment, along with a built-in battery, integrated speaker, and motion sensor. You can chat with friends online using the built-in microphone, or by connecting a headset.
What’s on the inside?
Similar to what we did with the Xbox, let's take a look at the PS5 specifications, versus the PS4 and PS4 Pro.
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PS5 |
PS4 |
PS4 Pro |
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CPU |
8-core, 16 thread, up to 3.5Ghz |
8 Jaguar Cores, 1.6GHz |
8 Jaguar Cores, 2.1GHz |
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GPU |
36 CUs at 2.23GHz, 10.3 TFLOPs |
18 CUs at 800MHz, 1.84 TFLOPS |
36 CUs at 911Mhz, 4.2 TFLOPS |
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Internal Memory |
16GB GDDR6 |
8GB GDDR5 |
8GB GDDR5 |
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External Memory |
NVMe SSD slot, USB HDD |
2.5-inch HDD, USB HDD |
2.5-inch HDD, USB HDD |
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Optical Drive |
Ultra HD Blu-ray |
Blu-ray |
Blu-ray |
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Storage |
Custom 825GB SSD |
500GB, 1TB HDD |
1TB HDD |
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Video Output |
4K at 120Hz, 8K |
1080p |
4K |
A lot of exciting upgrades to look forward to here!
Backward Compatibility
The PS5 will play the majority of PS5 games, and a lot of these games will be enhanced when played on a PS5 to provide smoother frame rates!
Your PS4 DualShock controller will also work on the PS5, but only when playing PS4 games. You will be using your new DualSense controller when playing your PS5 games.
Is there a Digital version?
There sure is! For those of you that aren’t fussed about having a disc drive, there will be a slightly cheaper PS5 Digital Edition. Aside from the obvious difference in design to exclude the disc drive, all of the other features will remain the same as the PS5, including the DualSense controller.
Will you be picking up the latest offering from Sony on launch day? Let us know in the comments below! 👇