PlayStation 5 is a gaming console from Sony that has attracted most people. It allows people to enjoy some of the most famous games of all time, like God of War, Final Fantasy, Metal Gear, and Tekken. The PlayStation latest version released is PlayStation 5. Today, we will discuss it in our blog and tell you how it was built. So, without any further ado, let’s begin reading the blog.
PS5 Specifications
As you are a gaming enthusiast, let’s begin with the specifications of the PlayStation latest version.
| General | Specifications |
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Playsation5 |
| Price | Rs. 54,990 (disc drive edition) Rs. 44,990 (digital edition) |
| Console Type | Home Console |
| Console Family | Sony PlayStation 5 |
| Input Method | Disc and Digital |
| RAM | 16GB GDDR6/256-bit |
| Release Date | 2 February 2021 (India) |
| Hard Disk | 825GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Processor | Custom 8-core AMD Zen @ 3.5 GHz with SMT (variable frequency) |
| Graphics | Custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU 36CUs @ 2.23 GHz (variable frequency) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.1 Gigabit Ethernet 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 1× USB 2.0 1× USB-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 1× HDMI 2.1 |
| Weight | 4.5KG |
Pros And Cons Of The Playstation Latest Version
PlayStation 5 may be a great console, increasing the joy of the gaming experience but it has some disadvantages too. Let’s scroll down and find the pros and cons of the PlayStation latest version.
Pros
Below are some reasons why you should buy the console to enjoy gaming.
- The load time is reduced in this console so gamers do not have to wait much.
- The console provides better storage expansion, so you can add more games to play.
- PS5 disc drive version supports a 4k Blu-ray player which was not available in previous versions of PlayStation consoles.
- Hideaki Nishino, the vice president of Planning and Management says, the PlayStation latest version is backward compatible with more than 99% of PS4’s game library so you can enjoy several games.
- Games are not region-locked in this console, so purchased games can be played anywhere in the world.
- DualSense controller is available in this gaming console for a wow gaming experience.
- the PlayStation latest version has a processing power of 10.3 teraflops for gaming.
- PS5 allows gamers to put 2 SSDs that can be 8TB (terabyte) so they can keep several games.
- Dolby Atmos and Vision are supported on PlayStation 5 for a far better gaming experience.
- You can change the PS5 background which will increase the look of your console.
Cons
Before You move to the PlayStation store, it would be better if you check out some of the cons of PS5.
- The PlayStation 5 price is Rs. 52,990, and 44,940 for two models so it is pretty expensive, and not everyone can buy it.
- The games that are playable on the PlayStation latest version can cost you up to Rs. 5000, so you need to spend a lot of money.
- The PS5 console does not have a “Quick Resume” option as Xbox Series X. You have to use sleep mode to save your game and restart from where you left off.
PS5 How It Came In The Market?
We have covered a lot of information about PlayStation latest version (PS5), let’s learn how it was developed and how the gaming console reached to market.
Development
After launching PS4, the architect of the PlayStation console, Mark Cerny requested a 2-year feedback cycle. This step gave a chance to developers to find problems and improvements. Reducing the loading time was a big challenge while developing PS5.
Releasing And Marketing Of PS5
Sony’s financial report of 31 March 2019 shared confirmation about PlayStation latest version. The specifications of the PS5 were displayed by Mark and the console was published on 18 March 2020 by Sony and Digital Foundry. PS5 was about to be released on 12 November 2020 in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, North America, and South Korea. Releasing in the rest of the world was going to happen on 19 November 2020. PS5 release was delayed in India because of a trademark dispute and was released on 2 February 2021.
Reception Of PS5
At the reception, the PlayStation latest version was heavily praised for the DualSense controller’s improvement and triggers. The pre-installed Astro’s Playroom of PS5 that demonstrates the controller’s features and an exclusive line-up of Spider-Man, Miles Morales, and Demon’s Soulse was also praised. The console also faced a little criticism. Tom’s Guide criticised the console for its large size and TechRadar said there should have been more games in it. but all over viewers loved this product.
Sales Of PS5
As per Sony’s report, the shipment of PlayStation latest version was 4.5 million units at the end of 2020. It rapidly increased, and by 31 March 2021, the shipment reached 7.8 million units. The craze for this console kept growing which resulted in PS5 sales reaching 40 million units worldwide by July 2023, and 50 million by December 2023.
In Short
The PlayStation latest version has amazed gamers with its features like processing power, storage, and speed. The PlayStation 5 prices are Rs 44,940 for the digital edition and Rs. 52,990 for the PS5 with a disc drive that can be a little expensive, but the features are far beyond imagination. Let us know which game would you like to play when you buy a PS5 with a comment.
