Announced as the successor to the PlayStation 4 in 2019, the PS5 was released on November 12th in North America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, and November 19th in Europe and the rest of the world. The console is set to release in China at an unspecified date.
The console introduces a number of new features over its predecessor, including a faster CPU and GPU, support for 4K resolution and HDR video output, a higher capacity hard drive, and a faster Blu-ray drive. Additionally, the PS5 is backwards compatible with most PS4 games.
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Features
Design
The PS5 is available in two models: a standard edition with a built-in Blu-ray drive and a digital edition without a drive. The digital edition is only available in select markets.
The console measures 390mm x 104mm x 260mm and weighs 4.5kg.
Hardware
The PS5 features a custom 8-core CPU based on the third generation of AMD’s Zen microarchitecture, and a custom GPU based on the RDNA 2 architecture from AMD. The console also features 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, a custom SSD, and a Blu-ray drive (in the standard model only).
Storage
The console features a built-in 825GB SSD for storing games and other data. Additionally, users can expand storage via an external USB HDD or SSD.
Connectivity
The PS5 includes HDMI 2.1, USB 3.1, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. The console also supports 3D audio.
Controller
The PS5 controller, known as the DualSense, features haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Additionally, the controller features a built-in microphone and a headphone jack.
Games
The PS5 launch lineup includes Astro’s Playroom (a pre-installed game), Demon’s Souls, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and Bugsnax. Additional games expected to release for the console include Death Stranding, Gran Turismo 7, Horizon Forbidden West, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Little Devil Inside, Returnal, and Pragmata.
Price
The PS5 retails for $499 USD (standard model) and $399 USD (digital edition). The console is also available in a bundle with the PlayStation Plus service for $549 USD.
The SKU number of the PlayStation 5 Console is 00711719541028. The UPC number is 00711719541769.
Conclusion
The PlayStation 5 is a video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment. The console was announced in 2019 and released in November 2020. The PS5 is available in two models: a standard edition with a built-in Blu-ray drive and a digital edition without a drive. The console introduces a number of new features over its predecessor, including a faster CPU and GPU, support for 4K resolution and HDR video output, a higher capacity hard drive, and a faster Blu-ray drive. Additionally, the PS5 is backwards compatible with most PS4 games. Prices for the console start at $399.
SKU = 00711719541028
UPC= 00711719541028
ASIN= 00711719541028
