The PS5 is a beautiful console, and it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Its large size ensures that it is quiet and maintains an appropriate level of cooling, which is a positive. However, we haven’t experienced any significant hardware problems like hard crashes or data corruption since launch.
The PS5 represents a significant improvement over Sony’s successes with the PS4. With its sophisticated SSD technology and 4K-capable graphics power, it is a beautifully approachable workstation with a forward-looking strategy for the current generation. The PS5 is one of the best consoles available right now when you add this to an engaging user interface, expanding range of exclusive experiences, and a general environment that appreciates what came before it.
PS5 review: Design
The PS5 is an enormous console that dwarfs all other game consoles released in the last ten years. It comes with a retractable stand that enables you to set it either vertically or horizontally. The stand clamps onto the PS5’s rear port area in horizontal mode and screws into the console’s bottom in vertical mode (the PS5 comes with a screw, but no tool to screw it in).
We found it difficult to attach and detach the PS5’s base, which made it difficult to stand the system up in vertical mode. Additionally, the base was more erratic in horizontal orientation than we’d hoped. Before we could get it to lay flat and securely on the base, it took me a few tries. We ultimately managed to get the PS5 to remain horizontal in my entertainment center, but the fact that the console readily slipped off the base unless it was in the ideal position makes me wonder if this is a common issue for PS5 owners.
PS5 review: Features
The PS5’s Cards feature, with Activity Cards having the greatest impact, is one of the more noticeable new additions. Cards serve a variety of purposes, including tracking trophy progress, launching specific game features like challenges or multiplayer modes, determining how far ahead you are in a level, and viewing developer-related news. Picture-in-picture option allows you to watch a livestream of your friend’s games, which is very neat.
The home page of a game now features a wealth of information about the game, including cards that can be quickly viewed by pressing down on the D-pad or flicking down on the analogue stick. These cards can be helpful for players of all skill levels, as they can include in-game hint videos for supported games that assist you in completing certain tasks or locating the last collectible.
PS5 review: User Interface
The new PlayStation 5 home menu has a few tricks up its sleeve, much like the controller. Die-hard PlayStation fans will be happy to learn that using the menus hasn’t altered all that much. Installed games are still displayed on a row of tiles, but this row—the legendary Cross Menu Bar—is now more subtly located at the top of the screen.
The Game Hub is a new feature in PlayStation 4 that allows you to quickly access your most recent save file, skip the opening credits and major menus, and get right to the action. This makes it easier than ever to get into your favorite games, and it’s perfect for those who want to focus on their gaming rather than the marketing.
PS5 review: DualSense Controller
The PS5 DualSense controller might be the system’s most cutting-edge feature. The combination of the gamepad’s haptic feedback, adjustable triggers, and built-in speaker results in a level of physical immersion we’ve never before felt when playing a game.
The free, pre-installed game Astro’s Playroom, which was created exclusively to demonstrate off the capabilities of Sony’s new controller, really brings out the DualSense’s strengths. In this vibrant 3D platformer, players use the DualSense to interact with objects and enemies in a unique way that is not possible with other controllers.
Skating over ice and getting a smooth gliding sensation can be really exhilarating, as well as feel and hear the delicate impact of sand grains when you walk through a storm. Force feedback is produced at an incredibly precise level by everything from pulling on a rope to flying about in a jetpack. You really have to feel it in order to believe it.
PS5 review: Game Library
The launch threshold for the PS5 was relatively low because most consoles don’t come with a full library of games right out of the gate. However, your opinion of the PlayStation 5’s current game selection will mostly depend on whether you completed the PS4 era’s crown jewels, including Uncharted 4, The Last of Us Part II, God of War, and Marvel’s Spider-Man. ..
PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility allows you to enjoy more than a dozen great games right away on your PS5 if you haven’t finished them or haven’t played them at all. Some of these games, like Ghost of Tsushima and Days Gone, have been enhanced with a 60 fps upgrade.
Since the new PlayStation Plus Collection includes 19 iconic titles from the previous generation, having PS Plus may provide you access to older games that you otherwise would not have known about. Astro’s Playroom is another pre-installed PS5 feature that serves as an exciting demonstration of the system’s capabilities. ..
PS5 review: Game lineup
Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a magnificent and entertaining sequel to 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man featuring ray-traced graphics and a selectable 60 fps performance level, is the console’s main launch title. Astro’s Playroom, the free pack-in game that showcases the DualSense controller, maybe even better than Sackboy:
The PlayStation 4’s newest major title is a 3D platformer with a lot of character customization. This game is straightforward but endearing, perfect for those who love playing games on their console. The last time a console launched with a major title included right away was the Nintendo Wii in 2007, and Sony’s new platformer is dripping with entertaining goodies and easter eggs for die-hard PlayStation fans. So if you’re looking for an exciting new game to play on your PS4, be sure to check out the PlayStation 4’s newest major title – A Big Adventure!
Godfall is an action-RPG that borrows heavily from the loot system of Destiny and the fighting of God of War 2018. It’s a charming game that’s easy to pick up and play, but offers a lot of content for those who are interested in exploring its world.
The 2019 Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition has been improved, and it now includes ray-tracing and 120 frame-per-second performance levels. The Demon’s Souls remake of the famous action/RPG game of the same name from 2009 is one of the largest true launch exclusives for the PS5. We’ve only just begun testing Bluepoint’s updated interpretation of the cult classic, so check back for further observations.
PS5 review: Performance
Sony’s new technology is already making a big impact on gaming, with some of the more popular games already seeing a significant improvement in loading times. However, the company is still working to perfect the system and add even more great games. Most PS5 users will initially notice a significant change in load times.
Spider-Man: Remastered on the PS4 and PS5 are faster than ever, and Returnal on the PS4 is even faster. Other games that benefit from the PS5’s fast SSD include Demon’s Souls and Spider-Man: Remastered.
The next obvious advantages of the PlayStation 5 are the graphic enhancements, especially in terms of resolution. Nearly every game we’ve played is either playable at 60 frames per second by default or offers a 30-frames-per-second mode with additional graphic flourishes. Astro’s Playroom operates at a rock-solid 60 frames per second at a 4K resolution. It’s a striking and welcome change from the PS4, where games were frequently 1080p/30fps.
Price and Availability
The PlayStation 5, which retails for $499/£479/€549 for the basic console and the discless Digital Edition, both of which are premium consoles, increased in price by £30/€50 in August 2022. This is compared to the launch price of these consoles in the UK and Europe, which were respectively £349/€399/€449. However, as of now, the US price has not changed. ..
Although the competitor system has advantages over Microsoft’s choice, it costs about the same as the Xbox Series X and doesn’t come close to offering DualSense. ..
Conclusion
The PlayStation 5 is a powerful gaming platform that provides an excellent current-generation gaming experience. Utilizing the DualSense controller, 3D Audio, and the console’s blazing-fast SSD, its catalog of unique games excel. Though a few flaws prevent it from being perfect, it might be too big for some settings.
