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Sony PlayStation 5
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Engadget Review
The PlayStation 5 is the ideal next-generation console from Sony, with powerful hardware, fast load times and a choice selection of launch titles. It may look a bit weird, but it makes up for that with one of the finest controllers we’ve ever seen.
Sony enters the next-gen console fray with solid exclusives.
Devindra HardawarNovember 06, 2020
Pros
- Fast 4K gaming
- Minimal load times
- Solid launch lineup
- Excellent DualSense controller
Cons
- Flimsy case design
- Less storage space than Xbox
- Limited backwards compatibility
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Sony PlayStation 5
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- 87AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE6 ReviewsWired80You'll need a new TV to really take advantage of the PS5's horsepowerThe PlayStation 5 is a killer machine that looks and feels next-gen in a way that few consoles in recent memory have. There is serious potential in its DualSense controller and powerful hardware, but before you drop $500 on one, you should definitely have a look at which games are coming out in the months ahead to make sure there’s enough there to justify the purchase. PS4 Pro users, you may want to wait up to a year to let the game availability start to fill out, so there are enough great titles that it’ll be worth it to play on the latest hardware, like Horizon 2.New York Times80Sony’s New Console Is an Entertaining BehemothFor game enthusiasts who choose only one console, the PlayStation 5 is a safer bet for now. The hardware and software are solid, and the system looks poised to get strong games in Year 1.IGN80New DualSensationWhat the PS5 lacks in subtlety it makes up for in potential thanks to its rapid SSD and remarkable DualSense controller.T3100The Sony PlayStation 5 ratedThe Sony PS5 is not just an awe-inspiring slab of shock and awe technology. There's also something delightfully old school about it. It's got buckets of next-gen performance on tap, but its proportions and design are truly something to behold. The PlayStation 5 radiates a sense of special that takes you back to more wonder-filled days when a console truly was a portal to another world of entertainment and escapism.The Verge90A BIG, CONFIDENT STEP INTO NEXT GENPhysically, the PS5 is a brash, intimidating piece of hardware, one that is clearly meant to signal a major shift. But underneath, its changes are much more subtle — at least right now. This isn’t the move from SD to HD, or watching Mario explore a 3D space for the very first time. Instead, it’s a series of smaller — though still important — shifts, like faster speeds and a more immersive controller, which all add up to a markedly better experience compared to the PS4 by every conceivable metric (aside from the space it takes up). I can’t tell you what the future holds, but right now, the PS5 is a great piece of hardware.Game Informer90Sony’s next-gen machine offers deep immersionThe PlayStation 5 is an incredibly powerful and sophisticated piece of gaming hardware, sometimes virtually eliminating the tedium of loading screens that have plagued console gaming for decades. Games look amazing thanks to new lighting techniques, especially on 4K displays, and a proprietary sound engine ensures an equally arresting aural experience. While its outward aesthetic is attractive, it’s also overpowering, and the design won’t please everyone. A slick dashboard is easy to use and smartly designed, and values what’s important to you, most especially your leisure time.
Key Specs
GAME FORMAT
Optical, Downloadable
CONTROLLER TYPE
Wireless
VIDEO OUTPUTS
HDMI
BACKWARD COMPATIBLE
Yes
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