2020
is becoming one of the most exciting years for gamers from all around the
world! With the release dates of both the next-gen Xbox and PlayStation,
players are eager to buy one as soon as they become available in stores.
However, some people still don't know all the benefits of a next-gen console
aside that it's a new console.
The
PlayStation 5 (PS5) is coming with many new features, upgraded graphics, better
performance, and a new and modern design. While those are the basics, there are
still many things to be discovered about the PS5, and that's what this article
is for. If you want to know everything about the PS5, keep reading!
PS5
Release Date
The
release date for this console was announced recently, along with many game
trailers and developer interviews. As of today, the PS5 is getting a staggered
release starting on November 12 in Canada, Australia, Mexico, South Korea,
Japan, New Zealand, and the US. The rest of the world is getting the first wave
of consoles on November 19.
The
PS5 is going to be released just two days after the Xbox Series X/S, which are
arriving on November 10. Considering that Sony is allowing pre-orders, the
difference in release dates is unlikely to affect sales.
PS5 Price
The
PS5 is coming in two editions: "Standard" and "Digital
Edition." The standard edition got a fixed price of $499 / £449, whereas
the digital edition got a considerable cost reduction, starting at $399 / £349.
The main difference between the two models is that the standard edition comes
with a disk reader, and the digital one does not.
If
you're a user who doesn't mind having an all-digital console, going for the
digital edition can save you a lot of money you can spend on games or extra
accessories.
PS5 Design
Sony
went with a more "modern" design with this gen's console. Both the
standard and the digital editions come with a white and black color variation,
which looks amazing. On the other hand, the curved design of the console is an
interesting move from Sony. Overall, the console looks amazing.
As
for the controller, the DualSense looks slightly bulkier to the PS4's DualShock
4, but it maintains the same button layout. As a bonus, it's also getting some
new features such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, a "create"
button, and a built-in microphone.
PS5 Games
As
of today, these are some of the launching titles that have been announced by
Sony:
- Spider-Man:
Miles Morales
- Devil May
Cry 5 (Special Edition)
- Demon's
Souls
- Sackboy: A
Big Adventure
- Ratchet and
Clank: Rift Apart
- GodFall
- Call of
Duty: Black Ops Cold War
This
is a short overview, as many other games are also coming to the PS5 when it
launches!
PS5 Specs
Specs
are one of the most important things of any console, so if you were wondering
how powerful the PS5 is, here's a general overview:
- CPU: AMD Zen
2-based CPU w/ eight cores running at 3.5GHz
- GPU:
RDNA2-based GPU, 36 CUs up to 2.23 GHz
- RAM: 16GB
GDDR6
- Expandable
storage: NVMe, PCIe SSD slot, HDD
- Optical
drive: 4K UHD Blu-ray drive
Conclusion
The
PS5 is looking like a fantastic console that is going to endure even the most
demanding games for years to come. However, if you're planning on getting one,
it's safer to wait until it comes out to see players' first impressions before
making a final decision.
