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November 2020
(87%)
394 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(95%)
356 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
870100394
The editors liked
Superb exclusives
Solid UI
Top-class performance capabilities
Expandable storage
Next-gen beyond simply graphics
Awesome controller
3D audio for everyone
DualShock 5 controller offers sensory experience
Extremely fast load times
Backwards compatibility with PlayStation 4
Launch library with strong exclusives
4K@60fps gameplay
Minimal loading screens
DualSense controller
Absurdly powerful and fast when enjoying games both old and new
User interface is refined
Accessible and satisfying to use
DualSense controller feels like a true leap forward for gaming
Backwards compatibility means you can access your exis
Speedy hardware
Excellent game load times
Attractive design
Several enticing next-gen titles
New controller with enhanced haptics
Powerful
Fast
Quiet
And cool
Fantastic new UI
Controller a genuine game-changer
Up to 4K 60fps gameplay as standard
120fps-enabled
Silent running (hoorah!)
Superb new user experience
Extremely fast loading times
Free PS5 game in the form of Astro's Playroom
Backward compatible with thousands of PS4 titles
Bold console design with flair
Powerful next-gen hardware
Strong backwards compatibility
Excellent DualSense controller
Controller's haptic feedback is best in class
Runs quieter than PS4 Pro
Comprehensive selection of accessories
Spider-Man Miles Morale
Gorgeous new user interface
DualSense is astonishing
Strong launch library
Games run well
4K and 120fps gaming
Super-fast SSD loading
Novel UI and gameplay features
Exceptional controller
Speedy game downloads
Rock solid 4K/60fps gameplay
Very fast
DualSense has huge potential
Astro's Playroom is some freebie
Promise of hardware-pushing exclusives
The editors didn't like
Expensive
So bulky
Light on exclusive games
No Dolby Vision
Limited Atmos
Missing some media apps
Very large
Divisive design
Limited storage space
Fan sometimes makes high-pitched noise
The console is huge
No PS5 launch exclusives
The console is overly bulky and feels rather cheap in places
Lags behind Series X and S when it comes to loading times
Limited storage space on all models
Console is very large
Design won't be for everyone
Some features missing at launch
It's a monster that some might struggle to find a home for
The 825GB internal SSD only has 667GB available to the user
Dedicated PS5 games are currently thin on the ground
Abstract: If it were up to me, I would have gotten a PS5 on launch day. When it comes to the next console generation, it was never in question that I was going to get a PlayStation — my affinity for the brand goes back to when I was a kid growing up with a PS2, I l...
Massive, unwieldy design, Controller may feel too big for some, Few must-have exclusives (for now),
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)The PS5 is a genuine leap forward for console gaming, offering gorgeous 4K performance, stunningly fast load times and a truly game-changing controller that makes playing games more immersive and tactile than ever. It plays near...
Dawn of a new generation. For the PS5, $499 is a lot to ask for a new game system that has a lot of the same games as your old console, just with better graphics and faster loading times. But those enhancements are excellent if you don't mind investing th...
Published: 2021-01-07, Author: Paolo , review by: monitornerds.com
The PS5 is indeed a considerable upgrade over its predecessor in just about every important aspect you need to consider. It's got fast loading times, better sound and visuals, and arguably a better design that accommodates important characteristics like i...
Whisper quiet even when running demanding games, The DualSense controller is a mind blowing experience with the adaptive triggers, 3D audio makes games feel more immersive, Cleaning out dust is a breeze, USB ports on the back, Bold design makes the consol
Lack of stock makes it hard to get a hold of, A few bugs make it risky to use certain features right now, Storage fills up too fast on the 825GB SSD
Abstract: At just a little over a month, Sony's PlayStation 5 console has been making waves in the market. Everyone wants one and retailers can't keep them in stock, boding well for Sony's new next-gen platform. Despite the difficulty of getting one, luckily, many...
Superfast loading times, The DualSense controller is incredible, Tons of games available with PS Plus and PS Now, Graphically enhanced games with ray-tracing
Bulky and awkward form factor, Only 667GB of available storage, Many games are 30fps with enhancements or 60/120fps without, not both
Sony brought a lot to the table with its next-gen console. Unless you're dying to play one of the PS5 exclusives or you can't wait to experience the enhanced graphics and smoother gameplay, existing PS4 owners may want to wait for discounts. However, if y...
