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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: PlayStation 5 has arrived. It marks the beginning of the new console generation together with Xbox Series X. PS5 is available in two versions with or without a disc drive. Besides that, the hardware is identical although the disc version is bigger. We ha...
Abstract: Seven years ago, Sony released the PS4. It provided us with so many great games like Spider-Man and God of War. It paved the way for a lot of great features such as game capture, live broadcasts from the console, and even VR on consoles. For seven years...
Abstract: Sony has experienced the ebbs and flows of the console video game market perhaps more than any other manufacturer. The PS1 was a success, the PS2 set lifetime sales records and with an incredibly popular library to boot, but the PS3 had a somewhat slow st...
Abstract: The 9 th Generation Console Wars have just begun, and for this generation Sony shows up to the launch week two days after Microsoft enters the arena but still manages to win the hearts and minds of true next-gen gamers. Perhaps the tides will change in 20...
Published: 2020-11-17, Author: John , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: It's big, it's stylish, and it's one heck of a machine.The PlayStation 5 is finally here. It's a powerful gaming machine that takes the PlayStation brand to the next level. Sony was kind enough to provide us an early look at the hardware and, I have to sa...
Lightning-fast SSD, New Control Center and Activity cards, Solid launch lineup, Efficient cooling and whisper-quiet fan, DualSense is phenomenal
Only 825GB of storage, A difficult to use base, Dimensions are quite large
Source: Jennifer Locke / Android CentralAfter spending just two weeks with the PS5, I can't go back to my PS4 Pro. It's earned a permanent place on my entertainment stand for the foreseeable future, and it's something that I think PlayStation fans will lo...
Abstract: There's a brief moment where the PlayStation 5 truly feels like a next-gen console. This is the "whoa" moment—the proof that this hardware can do something no console before was capable of. For me, the PS5's "whoa" moment is the scant few seconds I have t...
Published: 2020-11-06, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
4K, HDR graphics,
You still won't see 4K/60fps in every game, Odd chassis design may make it hard to place in your media center, PS4-only backward compatibility, with no real graphical improvements
With incredibly fast load times, a revolutionary DualSense controller, and excellent exclusives, the PS5 is a must-have for PlayStation fans...
