PlayStation 5
- CPU: Custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 Variable frequency up to 3.5 GHz
- GPU: Custom AMD RDNA 2 36 CUs Variable frequency up to 2.23 GHz 10.3 TFLOPS peak
- Memory: 16 GB/256-bit GDDR6 SDRAM + 512 MB DDR4 RAM (for background tasks)
- Storage: Custom 825 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Resolution: 4K with HDR
- Pros: 3D audio, dualsense controller,
- Cons: Just absolutely massive, Hard to get a hold of
The PS5 has been particularly difficult to get a hold of since November 2020 for good reason. It’s a marked improvement on Sony’s hardware and the company’s commitment to creating high quality gaming experiences under the “Playstation Studios” umbrella.
One of the first thing you will notice about the PS5 is how games feel in your hands, thanks to the dualsense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Beyond graphical capability, it’s the most sensory innovation that next-gen console gaming has shown us so far. Of course, Sony’s burgeoning library of first-party titles are the best to make use of this, Astro’s Playroom being a particularly standout experience, but other titles are also starting to make good use of the hardware.
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The Playstation 5 has two versions available: The disc edition and digital edition. While the digital edition is £100 cheaper it does not include a disc drive and if you have already built up a substantial library of PS4 games then you may want to consider opting for the disc edition instead.
The PS5 has slowly built up an impressive library of games in its early lifespan between Demon’s Souls, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Returnal, Deathloop and more recently, Horizon Forbidden West and with the upcoming PS VR2 predicted to arrive this year, this is certainly the console to beat when it comes to hardware.