Sony - PlayStation 5 Console - White

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a true marvel of next-generation gaming, setting a new benchmark for console gaming experiences. Sony has truly outdone themselves with this powerhouse machine, delivering a seamless blend of cutting-edge technology, breathtaking visuals, and innovative features. As a proud owner of the PS5, I can confidently say that this console lives up to the hype and offers an unparalleled gaming experience. Let's start with the design. The PS5's bold, futuristic aesthetic immediately captures attention. Its white exterior, accented with black contours, gives it a sleek and sophisticated look that stands out among its predecessors. The console is substantial in size, but its distinctive shape adds a touch of elegance that fits well with any entertainment setup. It's truly a work of art. Under the hood, the PS5 is a powerhouse. The custom AMD Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU deliver lightning-fast loading times, stunning visuals, and smooth gameplay. The console supports 4K resolution at 60 frames per second, and some games even offer the option for 120 frames per second. Playing games on the PS5 feels incredibly immersive, with lifelike graphics, vibrant colors, and detailed textures that breathe life into every gaming world. One of the standout features of the PS5 is the DualSense controller. It is a game-changer, quite literally. The haptic feedback and adaptive triggers provide a level of immersion that was previously unimaginable. Feeling the tension in the triggers as you draw a bowstring or sensing the varied vibrations as you traverse different terrain enhances gameplay to a whole new level. The controller's ergonomic design also ensures comfort during extended gaming sessions. Backward compatibility is another significant advantage of the PS5. While new console generations often leave previous titles behind, the PS5 allows gamers to revisit their beloved PS4 games and experience them with improved performance and loading times. Additionally, the PlayStation Plus Collection offers a library of top-tier PS4 games, ensuring there is no shortage of titles to play from day one. The user interface of the PS5 is intuitive and user-friendly. Navigating through the menus and accessing different features is a breeze, thanks to the redesigned dashboard. The console is also equipped with lightning-fast SSD storage, reducing loading times to a minimum and providing a seamless gaming experience. It is worth mentioning that the PS5 offers a wide range of exclusive games that demonstrate the console's true capabilities. Titles like "Demon's Souls," "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart," and "Returnal" showcase the graphical prowess and innovative gameplay mechanics that the PS5 brings to the table. These games push the boundaries of what we thought was possible in gaming and provide unforgettable experiences that are simply breathtaking. While the PS5 is an exceptional gaming console, it does have a couple of minor drawbacks. The console's size may pose challenges for those with limited space, and the initial game library could benefit from more diverse offerings. However, these minor quibbles pale in comparison to the overall gaming experience the PS5 delivers. In conclusion, the PlayStation 5 is an undeniable triumph, delivering a next-generation gaming experience that is truly mind-blowing. From its stunning design and powerful hardware to its revolutionary controller and immersive gameplay, Sony has created a console that redefines the gaming landscape. If you are a gaming enthusiast seeking the best of the best, the PS5 is an absolute must-have. Prepare to be amazed and lose yourself in the future of gaming.

The PlayStation 5 is a powerhouse gaming console that boasts remarkable performance, stunning graphics, and lightning-fast load times. Its DualSense controller revolutionizes gaming with immersive haptic feedback, offering a truly immersive experience. The diverse game library, including exclusive titles, delivers an exceptional gaming journey, making the PS5 a must-have for any gaming enthusiast.

The PlayStation 5 is an absolute game-changer in the world of gaming! From its lightning-fast loading times to its jaw-dropping graphics, this console truly defines next-gen gaming. The DualSense controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers add an unparalleled level of immersion, making every gaming experience feel more real than ever before. The sleek design of the PS5 is not only visually stunning, but it also allows for efficient cooling, ensuring extended gaming sessions without any overheating concerns. The expanded storage options and backward compatibility with a wide range of PS4 titles give gamers an extensive library to explore, with improved performance on many older games. The user interface is intuitive and user-friendly, making it a breeze to navigate through menus, switch between games, and access various entertainment apps. The inclusion of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray support and the ability to stream content in 4K make the PS5 a true multimedia powerhouse. Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, the PlayStation 5 delivers an exceptional gaming experience that will leave you in awe. Sony has once again raised the bar for console gaming, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. If you're looking to dive into the future of gaming, the PS5 is an absolute must-have!

Going over hardware and software. Not going over the every exact technical specs as you can easily look that up. Software can change overtime, this is review of software at launch. If any hardware hiccups or failures in near future I'll update this review --Hardware: Physical: Looks futuristic yet tacky. In my personal opinion, looks doesn't really matter as long it can play next gen games well Large console. Standing up it's the tallest home video console. A lot of air-vents throughout making it aerodynamic, cool, quiet, and does not overheat or get hot with consecutive gameplay hours. This may change in the future if games require more performance out of the system, with similar fate like the PS4 where it was whisper quiet in beginning and became louder over the years with more graphical intensive games. Has LED lights giving it a PC look (?) Face plate easy to take out for future customization options (?). 667of 820gb of free download space in console Swapping SDD is not as easy as Xbox Series X (with it's plug and play method) as you have to remove some screws. Upside is that it's standard and not a propriety SDD. PS5 is compatible with most PS4 games. If you have an external SDD from PS4 it's just plug and transfer to PS5 internal storage Comes with stand. Console is not entirely flat, so stand is required for horizontal position. You have console in vertical position without stand, but does not have grip (rubber feet) so may slide if bumped into or during an earthquake Front of console: USB-C, USB-A, power, and eject button Back of console: Two USB-A (Super Speed), LAN port, HDMI, and power port Wished it had more USB-C ports to be future proof, but guess they kept USB-A for some current accessories to be backwards compatible. Disappointed the PS5 official 3D pulse headset and camera uses USB-A. Also no optical audio port means i can't use some of my surround sound headsets. Load times for PS5 games are instantaneous. Ps4 games will load much faster, even without optimized patch. Ps5 have ray tracing giving games realistic lighting effects -Controller: Console comes with one controller Physically larger than past DuelShock controllers. Great for those with adult sized hands Great tech demo included with 'Astro's Playroom'. Haptic feedback. Similar to Nintendo Switch HD rumble, but more apparent. Not sure if developers will implement in future their games. Even with Nintendo first party; only '1-2 Switch' and 'Mario Party' from what I recall used HD rumble at great extent and it dropped off after that. Adaptive triggers. Will feel resistance/push back on triggers if developers implement it in game. Hope both Haptic feedback and Adaptive triggers say the entire lifespan and transfer to PS6 instead of dropping off like the six axis on PS3 and light bar in PS4 Has built in mic. Sound quality is similar to current smart phone on speaker. Has mute button Similar to PS4, it has speaker and touch pad. Touch pad is more sensitive this time around About double battery life of Ps4 controller. Able to get in 10 consecutive hours Wished it came with back paddle buttons. Hopefully they release a DualSense Back Button Attachment like they did the DualShock 4 You can play PS4 games with DualShock 4 or DualSense . PS5 games only can be played with DualSense --Software UI, OS is the similar to PS4 with scrolling apps/games (left, right, up, down) There's an activity row where you can track your progress on games Other rows are News and PSN store There are notifications popups, but you can turn on 'Do Not Disturb' mode Similar to phone's swipe down tool bar for basic profile (trophy list, avatar, user info,etc), accessibility options, sound, Game Base, internet wifi select, controllers (see connected controllers), etc on home screen for easy access. 'Game Base' section is where you make party with friends and chat with them, view friend requests. Share button this time around will pull up menu to take snap shot, record video, or save video previously played game session for up to 60mins There's an 'Your Accolades' feature where you give props to other players. Reminds me of how to give endorsements (Sportsmanship, Good Teammate, Shot Caller) in Overwatch to encourage positivity in online community. For PS5 has Helpful, Welcoming, and Good Sport There are accessibility options/preferences you can setup that transfers to your games There's a 'Switcher' option where you can change games on the fly, but unlike the Xbox Series X's 'quick resume' does not leave where you left off, and will boot you back to the home screen of that game Picture-in-picture mode if you want friends to help show you how to get through levels PS4 games load faster on PS5 if downloaded to SSD. Graphical upgrade depends on publisher if they implement a 'PS5 upgrade" patch -For PS5 trophies. Trophies that have collectables there is a progress bar showing how much left to collect. There are also tutorial videos for some games that implement it. Some trophies once selected will drop you into the level/section where you can obtain the trophy. Again depends on game developer if they implement it. PS4 trophies on PS5 act the same Base price for games are $70 ($10 more than last gen); Excluding Special/Collector's editions, DLC, micro-transactions, loot crates, and surprise mechanics Overall, aside from some odd design choices very capable next gen system. There are some features especially on the controller that developers have to utilize and may not be present in all games. If anything like the PS3 and PS4, going to have thousands of gameplay hours on this system

-First of all I could not believe I finally have one in hands, not from scalpers. -Coming from an RTX3080, i9-10900k PC I will try to remain neutral as possible on the performance department. Aesthetics are great, bold design does look like a next generation thing. Size I think is too big but design wise might make sense to better handle thermals. Quality feels robust but make sure you always use the included stand so you don’t regret any falls. Performance, console is super quiet, SSD load times are next gen, significant difference from the past gen and comparable to those on PC. 4k games such as godfall looks pretty decent with consistent FPS. Other games such as CoD might suffer some FPS drops. At the end it does not matter is a gaming console. I think PS5 will enjoy another great gen above their rivals. If pristine performance is your thing get a PC, for quality exclusives and everything else PS5 is the way to go next gen console gaming.

Coming from a PS4, I love the faster load times. I appreciate the backwards compatibility. I’ve got all my PS4 games stored on an external 8 terabyte usb drive, and everything loads and plays at least as well as on the built in drive on the PS4. The new controller feels good in hand, and is a nice upgrade from the DualShock controllers. The biggest downsides are the difficulty in finding a PS5 to actually purchase, the limited number of new titles that truly take advantage of the new console’s processing power and graphics capabilities, and the ridiculously small internal solid state drive. PS5 games have to be played off of the internal drive, and it fills up quickly. It helps that you can transfer games back and forth between external and internal storage, but it’s still far from ideal, and while the PS5 comes with an internal expansion bay for another, hopefully much larger, SSD, it’s not yet activated, and approved drives are not yet available. Also, subjectIve, but the stormtrooper look does nothing for me, so it hides, and takes up a lot of space on its side in an A/V cabinet. It’s not perfect, but considering the reality of the chip shortage and other pandemic related supply chain challenges in a time of huge demand, it’s still a solid 5 star console.

This is a fantastic device! As a whole, it is definitely worthy of being next gen. Graphics are a tad sharper than the PS4 Pro, but it’s frame rates and load times that are really impressive, the real centerpiece tech for this device is the controller. I’m absolutely mesmerized by how transcendent it takes gaming. FEELING raindrops in a game is phenomenal! Feeling the change in footsteps as you walk from stone to mud. Just brilliant. This easily feels like the new experience one expects from a new generation of gaming. The system is huge. It really doesn’t fit in most entertainment shelves. It’s super quiet. I have about 50 PS4 games on a external hd. So far, everything plays fantastically. My wife, who usually rolls her eyes at my purchases, really enjoys playing the ps5. Highly recommend getting a charging dock and a second controller. Makes life much more simple. Props to Best Buy for making it so easy to get the system. Took 5minutes from walking into the store til I was in the parking lot and heading home.

I'll keep this short and sweet. Pros: - Next gen games are visually amazing. - Performance mode is a rock solid 60 fps and still visually looks great even without Ray Tracing - SSD is so fast, waiting for games to load is not even a thing anymore - Love the new dashboard interface - Dualsense controller is truly next gen Cons: - Impossible to buy (I was lucky enough to get one obviously) - Disc drive is LOUD when it's spinning. It doesn't spin all the time. But for the 10seconds or so it spins, it reminds me of the PS4 pro's fans. - Hard finding a spot for it on your set up. It's biiig!