PlayStation 5
The PlayStation 5 is an innovative and powerful console. Every PlayStation 5 is equipped with an ultra-high-speed SSD, integrated custom I/O system, highly immersive 3D audio, and a custom AMD graphics processing unit with ray tracing capabilities. These advanced features allow game developers to create expansive worlds and brand-new play experiences.
PlayStation 5 Variations: Slim, Digital, and Pro
The PlayStation 5 lineup has evolved, and the PS5 Slim has now become the standard model available for most gamers. It comes in two versions: the Slim Console with a disc drive for those who prefer physical game copies, and the Slim Digital Edition, which offers a sleeker, all-digital experience without a disc drive. While the original PS5 Standard Edition can still be found as refurbished, it is no longer the default offering. For those looking to push the boundaries of performance, the PS5 Pro is available, featuring a powerful GPU upgrade, enhanced ray-tracing capabilities, and 2 TB of storage. Like the Slim Digital, the Pro is a digital-only model, perfect for gamers who prefer downloading their games. Each variation delivers cutting-edge technology, ensuring that PlayStation 5 has a version for every type of player.
Next-generation gameplay experiences made possible by the DualSense controller
The DualSense controller allows game developers to make PlayStation 5 games with truly mind blowing next-generation gameplay experiences, unlike anything experienced before. The DualSense controller comes in a black and white two-toned design with the light bar sitting on each side of the touchpad. Much of what PlayStation fans love about the DualShock 4 is included with the DualSense controller but new features such as haptic feedback, offer a whole new level of immersion.
With haptic feedback, games can now have a variety of powerful sensations that you actually feel when you play. For example, you can now feel the slow grittiness of driving a car through mud in a racing game. Additionally, the DualSense controller has adaptive L2 and R2 triggers, which allow you to feel the tension of things like drawing a bow to shoot an arrow.
The share button from the DualShock 4 has been replaced with a “Create” button that features new and innovative ways to share content with the world. Looking for a quick conversation with friends online while playing and don’t want to get the headset out? The DualSense controller comes with a built-in microphone array that will allow you to quickly jump into a conversation without the need for a headset.
Blazing fast SSD that allows for virtually non-existent load times
The PlayStation 5 contains a super fast SSD that is approximately 100 times faster than the hard drive found inside of PlayStation 4. Instead of waiting for your game to boot up, then waiting for your game to load, the PlayStation 5 can boot a game in just a few seconds. This means that games on PlayStation 5 have very little if no load times at all.
Play your favourite PlayStation 4 games through backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5
Not only can the PlayStation 5 play the latest next-generation games, but it can also play your favourite PlayStation 4 games. You can expect to be able to play the overwhelming majority of the more than 4000 PS4 games right out of the box. And, games will benefit from more stable frame rates as well as potentially higher resolutions.