PlayStation 5 capabilities, design, price, exclusives and all you need to know

What can the PlayStation 5 do?

The PlayStation 5 will be able to render games 120 Hz (or 120 Frames Per Second) at 8K resolution, also every PS4 and PS VR game will be playable as it will be backwards compatible. As if that wasn't enough the controller changed too and now gives a much more immersive experience thanks to technologies such as Haptic Feedback or Adaptive Triggers. There are rumours of a PSVR successor that would work with the PS5 too, nonetheless as of launching date the console will work with current PSVR.

 

Assasins Creed Valhalla

Imagine playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla at 8K 120 FPS. This feat requires some hefty hardware, which leads us to wonder about the PS5 specifications.

 

PS5 specifications

Sony could still change the official and already revealed characteristics of the PS5 that, today, are these:

 
Component Specification
CPU x86-64-AMD Ryzen ‘Zen 2’ / 8 cores - 16 threads / variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz
GPU AMD Radeon RDNA 2 based graphics engine / Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS) / Ray tracing acceleration
Memory GDDR6 16GB / Bandwidth 448 GB / s
Storage 825GB Solid State Drive (SSD) / 5.5GB / s Read Bandwidth (Raw)
Expandable Storage NVMe SSD Slot
External Storage USB HDD Support
Video Output Compatibility with 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR
Optical Drive (Optional) 4K UHD Blu-ray Drive
Audio "Tempest" 3D AudioTech

 

PlayStation 5 release date

According to the IronManPS5 filter, the PS5 will arrive in Japan on November 14, just as some leaks had pointed out. Just a few days later, the console would arrive in North America and Europe, exactly on November 20, just hours from Black Friday.

 

How much will the PS5 cost?

According to this same information, the PS5 will be sold at a price of 49,980 yen in Japan, the equivalent of $ 466; however, its price in the west will be $ 499 for the base edition and $ 399 for the digital edition. It is important to note that this user has released data on the Sony console in the past, hitting some and misleading others.

 

How much is the DualSense controller going to cost?

Impressively one of the most important data is that Sony will sell its DualSense controller at an incredible price of $ 59.99, that is, the same as the current generation controls are now worth.

This price is, at least, hopeful, because it is a controller that brings many innovations to the interactive section, with haptic technology for vibration capable of making us feel weighed down, programmable triggers with resistance and even an external charger.

 

How much will the DualSense charging station cost?

The price of this latest accessory for the PS5, called ‘DualSense charging station’ is $ 29.99 in the North American market. The global launch of the console would include all the accessories for the console separately, although it is not yet known if there will be packages.

 

This is what the PS5 looks like officially

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The PS5 maintains a white color with blue and black finishes just like its DualSense controller that was revealed a few months ago. Its design shows a vertical position and was shown by Sony along with new accessories.

The PS5 will arrive in two models confirmed by Sony: PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Although the brand did not reveal more details of the difference between these two, it is presumed that the second could be a version that does not support physical video games and only downloads over the internet.

 

Memes making of the look of the PS5

The official design of the PS5 went viral on social networks, after Sony officially presented its console during its recent event dedicated to video games. However, thousands of fans tease the console's appearance with memes that are shared on Facebook and Twitter.

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The new PlayStation 5 will arrive in two presentations: one with a disc reader and the other that will only be dedicated to digital video games, and although it is not known how much each will cost, its futuristic appearance is already trending on social networks thanks to the hilarious memes. that are already viral.

 

The presentation of the PS5 is the most watched video game stream in YouTube history

This Thursday, June 11, the most anticipated event of the year within the video game industry took place: the presentation of PS5 The expectation to know the console and its first games gradually increased, and yesterday it was demonstrated.

 

The presentation of the PlayStation 5 not only occupied the top trending positions on Twitter, the PS5 event was also a total success on YouTube and became the most watched video game stream in the history of the video platform.

 

PS5 price and release date

The well-known online store Amazon France surprised thousands by listing the PS5 and even putting a price on it so that fans can buy it. How much will it cost? According to this platform, the price would be 399.99 euros in its digital version, while the one with a disk reader would be worth 499.99 euros, a difference of 100 euros.

In addition, the same store mentions that the launch date of the PS5 would be November 20, 2020, which is according to the range of days in which Sony puts its platform on sale, as we remember that the PS4 reached different markets of the world between November 15 and 29, not to mention Japan that took until February 2014.

 

Analyst notes that Sony will reveal the price of PlayStation 5 in August

After a cost list leak of the two PlayStation 5 and their accessories separately, a well-known analyst points out that Sony will reveal the real price of its console in August, precisely when Microsoft can show the world its new video game machine: Xbox Lockhart .

In this way, the specialist prepares us for a new battle between the giants Sony and Microsoft, since he mentions that everything will start with the announcement of Xbox Lockhart, the new platform dedicated to digital games of the North American company, that is, the competition of PS5 Digital Edition.

 

What are the PS5 dimensions?

The dimensions of the PS5, according to an Amazon leak, would be very bulky. The publication specifies that the PlayStation 5 will have measures of 47.6 x 38.2 x 12.6 cm and that it will weigh almost 5 kilograms.

As for the height, the PS5 would measure just 3 centimeters less than what one side of a monopoly board measures. Its width would be just 9 cm less and its thickness up to 2 times more than the height of a PS4 (not the Slim).

 

Why did Sony launch its first console without a disc reader?

Sony surprised everyone this past Thursday by finally unveiling the design of its next-generation console. The protagonists looked like games until all of them were overshadowed by the presentation of the design of the PS5. However, the Japanese company went further and presented for the first time a version of its console never seen in previous generations. This is the PS5 Edition Digital that does not have a disc reader.

After the movement of its main rival Microsoft that in April 2019 launched the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, a console that for the first time left the optical drive behind, Sony now clearly recognizes that this is the reality of the market. Many users no longer buy discs with games or movies, and they want it all digitally.

This was confirmed by Jim Ryan of Sony Interactive Entertainment in statements for the BBC. “Many of our consumers only buy in digital distribution these days. We thought we could do what we normally do and just give options. "

 

PlayStation 5 customization

One of the great peculiarities of the PlayStation 5, would be the possibility of customizing while ordering.

PS5 customization

 

This reason has led several Sony fans to imagine what the Limited Editions of some of the most popular franchises in the gaming world would look like. And obviously, of the views published on the Internet, one of the most striking is the God of War PS5, a gray with black device that we would already like on the central table of our living room or bedroom.

Some details that we can see in the model on one of its sides and front, the Leviathan ax that Kratos and the logo of the franchise. Despite being unofficial projects, and that some things may be disproportionate, they certainly give us an idea of how things come in the future, we hope not at a very extravagant value.

Customized PS5

 

PS5: PlayStation ‘Digital Edition’ already has a new rival and would be presented in August

More competition. Sony wants to give more purchase options through PS5. This will have a cheaper version, which is called ‘Digital Edition’ for not having a disk reader; However, it would not be the only one in the market, since Microsoft, its most important rival, also plans to launch its own platform at a lower price for next August. It's called the Xbox Series S and it's already thrilling thousands for its looks.

The news comes from the prestigious Eurogamer media, which indicates that Microsoft would have postponed an event that was going to take place, in which they were going to present the console that would directly rival the PS5 Digital Edition, a console that will not have a disc reader.

 

Sony will reward those who find errors on their console

A big surprise for PlayStation fans after learning that Sony will give a huge reward to those who find a bug on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Network. The announcement soon went viral on social media and attracted the eyes of many mirada hackers ’who want to get their hands on the money.

Through a statement, Sony detailed that people who find a critical flaw in the PS4 or a vulnerability will be entitled to a reward of US $ 50,000. According to the Japanese firm, with this incentive they seek to offer a 'safer' place to play.

 

What to do if you just bought a PS4?

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Very late? The revelation of the PS5 on June 11 left a great unknown for some of the fans. Many had purchased the PlayStation 4 months, weeks and even days before and now fear that the Sony console will no longer be so attractive. You are one of them? Pay attention to this note where we will reveal everything you should take into account before deciding.

The PS5 announcement had already been anticipated for about six months; Even so, there were not a few who took advantage - until now - of the strong price reductions suffered by the PS4.

However, there is no need to despair. While Sony's next platform will bring many innovations, one of the things they always stressed was that the transition from PS4 to PS5 will be "as seamless as possible." This is demonstrated by a few facts that we list below.

 

Will PS4 be forgotten when stores sell the PlayStation 5 console?

According to the PlayStation representative, the PS5 will have exclusive games that will not be released on the PS4; However, that does not mean that this console is obsolete. These words calmed thousands of fans on social networks.

"There will be a lot of life for the PS4 (...) We are investing considerably in this console," were the words of MacLaurin, who avoided giving more details about it, so it is unknown whether they will be new games or another novelty.

 

PlayStation 5 Exclusive games

Sony announced on Thursday what games will be available to play on its next-gen PlayStation 5 console and finally unveiled the device's new design.

 

Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Spider-Man was already exclusive to PlayStation 4, so fans were also looking forward to the franchise coming to PS5. Sony confirmed to CNN Business that "Spider-Man: Miles Morales" will be exclusive to PS5.

It is a sequel to the 2018 title featuring Miles, a character best known for appearing in the animated movie "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse."

The game builds on its previous title: Miles briefly appeared at the end of the 2018 game, and Peter Parker, the original Spider-Man, can be heard in the new trailer. The game will launch on PS5 around christmas.

 

Resident Evil 8

Resident evil 8

"Resident Evil 8" was another highly anticipated title, which continues the hit horror series in 2021. The full name is "Resident Evil 8: Village" and it is coming to PlayStation 5.

It is a sequel to the horror and survival game "Resident Evil 7" with a different configuration than the previous game. The backdrop looks gray and snowy, infested with werewolf monsters.

The new version of "Resident Evil 3" was released in early April. Producer Peter Fabiano told CNN Business at the time why fans had demanded a remake: "I think the characters, sets, and overall themes and emotions of the series make people want to come back for more."

 

Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West

"Horizon Forbidden West" is the creative-named sequel to "Horizon Zero Dawn," a popular post-apocalypse open-world game that has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

In "Forbidden West," a brave young woman returns as the protagonist to explore the new frontier of the United States along with cyborg-like animals and lots of nature. The game does not have a set release date.

 

Gran Turismo 7

Gran Turismo 7

The popular Gran Turismo racing game is coming to PlayStation 5. The new title, Gran Turismo 7, does not yet have a release date, but it already has a campaign mode that allows players to win and customize new cars by winning races.

The Japanese franchise has been a faithful part of the Sony ecosystem: Gran Turismo 6 was released in 2013 for PlayStation 3, while PlayStation 4 had Gran Turismo Sport in 2017.