INDEX:
- Introduction
- Specifications and features of the PlayStation 5
- Design of the PlayStation 5
- Estimated price and Release date
- FAQ
Introduction:
We all know that gaming is one of the best ways to keep yourself entertained and spend time. Besides teenagers, many other people consider themselves by playing games. It is believed to be one of the best stress Busters. PlayStation 5 is a gaming console to be released soon. The PlayStation series found by the electronic giant Sony. The PlayStation 5 is a successor to one of the most famous consoles ever designed, the PlayStation 4(1). All the games to be released will support PlayStation 5.
The PS5 is a unique console, compared to the previous PlayStations. The PS5 comes in black and white. But, the company is releasing more than one version of the PlayStation 5. The first is the digital version, where the games can only be downloaded, and there is no disk drive. The second version is the normal one, where there is a disc drive. Hence, the users do not need to download the games. Now, let’s learn a bit about the features and specifications of the PlayStation 5.
Specifications and features of the PlayStation 5:
As we have seen, Sony PlayStation is a top-quality gaming console that provides the best. PlayStation 4 was one of the best and had a successful run. The PS5 now takes over PS4 with its unique and exciting specs. Here is a list of all the specifications of PS5.
- The console comes with an AMD Zen 2-based Central Processing Unit with Octa-core at 3.5 GHz.
- A Graphical Processing Unit of 10.28 TFLOPs is also present in the PlayStation 5.
- A RAM of 16 GB supporting GDDR6.
- The internal storage of 825GB SSD is present.
- Besides this, an expandable SSD Storage slot also is given.
- Sony also provides a 4K Blu-Ray optical drive.
Use of SSD:
SSD is essential in the Sony PlayStation 5. This is because SSD allows games to run faster and lead more open-world games easily. It even makes your gaming experience much smoother.
As SSD has more bandwidth, more data can be loaded when needed. This is much better than HDD, as it was not as fast as SSD. PS5 comes with 825GB of SSD, making it very easy to load even substantial open-world games such as GTA(2), Watch Dogs, Just Cause three, etc.
Custom processor and GPU:
The PlayStation 5 is using an AMD Zen Octa-core custom processor. However, it was announced that it also delivers 3.5GHz frequencies. This is a considerable jump performance-wise. The Graphical Processing Unit is also one of the best. A compute performance peak of approximately 10.2 Teraflops announced during an event.
Latest 3D audio tech:
Yes, you heard it right. The PS5 unveils a 3D audio support. This is because of the all-new Tempest engine. For example, with this new PlayStation, the users can even listen to a single raindrop in a game.
Design of the PlayStation 5:
The design and first looks of PS5 were revealed on June 11, 2020. Unlike the previous PlayStation consoles, the PS5 nailed it in terms of looks. Both the versions of the PlayStation 5 use USB-C type charging for their controllers. The PS5 showcases a striking black and white color combination. The controller of PS5 also showcases a color combination of black and white to match the console. Besides this, the console is pretty thin. This makes it easy to keep it besides a television or a monitor. Now, let’s look at the release date and an estimation of its price.
Estimated price and release date:
The company announced that the PlayStation 5 would be allowed to the public from November 12 in selected countries like the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. But, it is releasing on November 19 in India. However, the users can start pre-ordering it from September 17, and coming to the console’s estimated price, the standard version of the PlayStation 5 costs around USD 500. But, the digital edition costs a hundred dollars less, i.e., USD 400.
FAQ:
What can I play on it?
You can play a lot of games on your PlayStation 5. All the newly released games and some of the recent games are released. This includes the new Spiderman game, Horizon Zero, a Demon’s soul, and many more.
Can I play PS4 games on my new PlayStation 5?
It is possible to play PS4 games on your new PS5 console. This is because the console is backward compatible. This includes all the PS4 games. It confirmed that the PS5 supports more than a hundred PS4 games.
Will PS5 have Virtual Reality?
The new PS5 definitely supports Virtual Reality. The next-gen PS5 console supports PSVR hardware. Hence, the gamers can enjoy Virtual Reality with their new P
