PlayStation 5 Console: what it is, who it suits

Why people are buying it

The PlayStation 5 is Sony's latest generation console, featuring a custom ultra‑fast SSD, ray‑tracing GPU and a new DualSense controller for immersive haptic feedback. It supports 4K gaming, backward compatibility with most PS4 titles, and a growing library of exclusive and third‑party games.

What it does well

Lightning‑fast loading thanks to SSD
Powerful ray‑tracing graphics
Extensive PS4 backward compatibility
Innovative DualSense haptic feedback

What to weigh

Large footprint in living rooms
Base storage may fill quickly
Premium price point

Specifications

CPU	Custom 8‑core AMD Zen 2, 3.5 GHz
GPU	Custom RDNA 2, up to 10.3 TFLOPS
RAM	16 GB GDDR6
Storage	825 GB SSD (expandable via NVMe)
Optical Drive	4K UHD Blu‑ray (Standard edition)
Max Resolution	4K @ 120 Hz (up to 8K)
Output	HDMI 2.1, USB‑C

From published manufacturer information. Check the store listing for the exact variant.

How it compares

Product	CPU	GPU	Storage	Max Resolution	Price
PlayStation 5 Console	Custom 8‑core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.5 GHz	Custom RDNA 2 up to 10.3 TFLOPS	825 GB SSD	4K @ 120 Hz (up to 8K)	$449‑$599
Alt 1	Custom 8‑core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.8 GHz	Custom RDNA 2 up to 12 TFLOPS	1 TB SSD	4K @ 120 Hz	$499‑$599
Alt 2	NVIDIA Custom Tegra X1+	Integrated GPU	64 GB eMMC (expandable)	720p handheld / 1080p docked	$299‑$349