The next-generation console from Sony is a visually striking offering with incredible performance. Consoles are making huge leaps and bounds in performance, growing closer and closer to PC visual quality and features. The PlayStation 5 even allows you to add additional internal storage by installing your own NVMe M.2 SSD.
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Sony has released two different versions of the PS5. While there are differences, performance is not one of them. However, the PS5 Digital edition does not have a disc drive, meaning you’ll have to download all of your content.
Is the PlayStation 5 Backward Compatible?
Sony mentioned that the PlayStation 5 is compatible with an "overwhelming majority" of PS4 games. Some PS3 and PS2 titles are playable via PlayStation Now. That being said, the controllers have much more limited compatibility. PS4 controllers are only compatible with PS4 games, so you’ll have to buy new controllers to play new PS5 titles.
CPU
x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen2 8 Cores / 16 Threads @ 3.5GHz (variable frequency)
GPU
AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics @ Up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)
Memory/Interface
16GB GDDR6 / 256-bit
Memory Bandwidth 448GB/s
Internal Storage
Custom 825GB SSD
Expandable Storage
NVMe SSD Slot
External Storage
USB HDD Support
Optical Drive (optional)
Ultra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G)
BD-ROM
BD-R/RE
DVD
Audio
"Tempest" 3D AudioTech
Video
HDMI Out port Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver 2.1)
Networking
Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth 5.1
The PlayStation 5 $499.99 | The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is $399.99
The PlayStation 5 offers stunning visual performance at 4k up to 120hz and an immersive experience with its new system hardware and DualShock controllers. Unlike Microsoft, Sony didn’t offer two different performance options, however, they did offer two different price options. If you’re okay with having no physical game disc for your console, the PS5 digital edition is an excellent choice for you.
With these new consoles offering 4k up to 120hz will you be upgrading your TV to fully enjoy these new consoles?
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