PlayStation 5
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Why people are buying it
Sony's PlayStation 5 is a next‑gen console featuring a custom CPU, GPU and ultra‑fast SSD for high‑performance gaming at 4K. It ships with the DualSense controller that adds haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
What it does well
- Fast SSD loading times
- Powerful GPU for 4K gaming
- DualSense haptic feedback controller
- Large library of exclusives
What to weigh
- Large footprint
- Limited internal storage expansion
- No disc drive in Digital Edition
Specifications
| CPU | Custom 8‑core AMD Zen 2 |
| GPU | Custom RDNA 2, 10.3 TFLOPS |
| RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | 825 GB SSD |
| Optical Drive | 4K UHD Blu‑ray |
| Max Resolution | 4K up to 120 Hz |
| Output | HDMI 2.1 |
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How it compares
| Product | Price (US) | Storage | Max Resolution | Backward Compatibility | Launch Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | $499‑599 | 825 GB SSD | 4K up to 120 Hz | PS4, PS5 games | 2020 |
| Xbox Series X | $449‑549 | 1 TB SSD | 4K up to 120 Hz | Xbox One, Xbox 360, original Xbox | 2020 |
| PlayStation 5 Digital Edition | $449‑499 | 825 GB SSD | 4K up to 120 Hz | PS4, PS5 games | 2020 |
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