PlayStation 5 (PS5) made by Sony Interactive Entertainment is a video game console that was announced in 2019 and released in 2020. The game console is part of the ninth generation of video game consoles and is a part of Sony’s widely successful PlayStation series.
The lead architect was Mark Cerny, who handled the construction of the Sony PlayStation 5. With the release of PS5, it seems like the next generation of gaming consoles has also arrived.
PlayStation 5
Specs
They released PlayStation 5 in two models, the classical and the digital edition. Experts confirmed and examined the PlayStation 5 specs.
The technology that powers the PS5 includes the CPU, GPU, RAM, Hard Drive, Disc Drive, 3D Audio, Internet/Network, DualSense Controller, Operating System, PSVR. Etc.
- CPU—AMD Zen 2 based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz (variable).
- GPU—10.28 teraflops, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable).
- GPU Architecture—Custom RDNA 2.
- Memory Bandwidth—448 GB/s.
- RAM/Memory Interface—16GB GDDR6/256-bit.
- Internal Storage—Custom 825GB/1TB SSD.
- Expandable Storage—NVMe SSD Slot.
- Optical Drive—4K UHD Blu-ray drive.
The heart of the PS5 is its processing power, which uses AMD’s Zen tech. It compasses 8 cores and 16 threads. Sony’s custom version of the CPU is 3.5GHz. The memory of PS5 is 16GB, which is a considerable increase from PS4’s mere 8 GB.
The SSD (Solid State Drive) in the PS5 has 825GB capacity, which decreases the load time over 15 times than it was before. The loading speed of 5.5GBs/second is all due to SSD and is the highest speed rate in all the gaming consoles.
The PS5 has gaming audio in 3D. The PS5 supports both the current setups of speakers and headsets, both wireless and wired, connecting to the controller.
The main hardware includes a solid-state drive made for high-speed data streaming to allow noteworthy progress in storage performance. It has a 4K resolution display, it’s AMD GPU made capable of it at up to 120 frames per second, and hardware-enhanced ray tracing for lifelike illumination and reflections.
The Tempest Engine lets the console have 3D audio effects enhanced by the hardware.
Features
The PS5 has a DualSense controller that has haptic feedback and backward compatibility, spatial 3D audio technology and fast SSD, and various other features that make it an excellent upgrade from the PS4.
It has a newly designed user interface with stunning splash screens for every new game inputted. The PlayStation button, when pressed, brings up many newly added features for convenience.
Integration of Spotify music and Party chat that lets you share your screen is the most coveted feature in the new PS5. There’s also a picture-in-picture mode, with which users can see their friends play live.
A new feature integrated into the PS5 is the ‘Cards’. Cards have many functions like letting their user track trophy progress, checking how far the user is in a game level, go into specific parts of a game, seeing any news from the developer, or just checking out the game’s information in the main menu.
PlayStation 5 Special Digital Edition
PlayStation 5 came in two models—the base model and the digital edition. The base model has an optical disc drive well-suited with Ultra HD Blu-ray discs.
The Digital Edition doesn’t contain the optical disc drive, making it a model that is lower in cost and the games are easily downloadable digitally for those who prefer that to the traditional physical copy.
The ps5 digital edition was launched simultaneously with the other alternative. The difference between both the consoles is that the basic console has a 4K Blu-drive, and the digital version doesn’t have the drive. The digital edition PS5 also looks strikingly thinner and is also less expensive than its counterpart.
PlayStation 5’s Console
PlayStation 5’s consoles are revolutionary in the sense that they allow complete engagement that wasn’t completely possible with the previous consoles. It has an almost lightning-fast SSD, making the PlayStation 5 console one of the best just for the loading time.
Although the console is a bit large in size which might make it quite hard to adjust for those with liminal space, it still makes the future of the new generation of consoles bright.
The PS5 has a Performance Mode, which favours higher frame rates over resolution and has extra graphical features. The higher frame rates make the games feel more responsive and enhance the gaming experience, particularly for first-person learning games. This new generation gaming console guarantees faster load time, better frames in the Performance Mode, higher target resolution, and just a better overall experience.
The console has options to adjust the 3D audio according to preference. The 3D audio supports any headset, whether wireless or connected to the controller. There are five options to choose from, which makes it better for those with other preferences.
Sony’s PS5 is silent at the noise level, and the heat generated is low. Compared to the previous PS4, this console has come leaps and bounds in this area. The problems with PS4 like its extreme noise while starting and lots of heat emission have been omitted in the PS5.
PlayStation 5’s Controller
PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller is often marked as a game-changer in terms of controllers. Its design is one of a kind; its black and white look makes it look extremely classy, and the ‘Cosmic Red’ and ‘Midnight Black’ are quite chic too.
Attention to detail has been prioritized, making the new controller more comfortable to hold than its previous models. The ps5 controller also comes with a new built-in microphone. The button layout remains the same as it was mostly, although there are a few differences here and there.
A ‘Create’ button has replaced the previous ‘Share’ button. Under the PS button is now a ‘Mute’ button for the built-in microphone. The PS5 has new technology like adaptive triggers and precise haptics that improve the controller’s performance.
The battery life of the controller is from five to six hours. All these features definitely make the DualSense controlled the best of its generation.
The new controller comes with many exciting updates that include: Haptics Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, and its Battery Life extended.
PlayStation 5 and its Games
The PlayStation has always boasted an extensive list of games. All but seven games that were available to play on PlayStation 4 can also be played on PlayStation 5. Physical games are sold on Ultra HD Blu-ray.
Digital games are available for purchase through the PlayStation Store. The DualSense controller makes the gaming experience remarkable and exhilarating. As PlayStation 5 is a relatively new console, current gaming titles available are limited, though many are on their way to release.
PS5 contains a lot of titles including—Ratchet & Clank, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls, Astro’s Playroom, Returnal, Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Godfall, The Pathless, Sackboy: A Big Adventure and many more.
PS5’s game titles that were released on the same day as the PS5 console and controller include Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Along with these games, the PS4 games were given a free PS5 upgrade by Sony. Many ps5 games are still being released and many more are expected in the coming years.
PlayStation 5: Release Date In Pakistan
The PlayStation 5 had different release dates all over the world. In Australia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, and North America, PlayStation 5’s release date was November 12, 2020.
It had its worldwide release a week later. PlayStation 5’s release date in Pakistan was just a week later, although the first shipping of the console was in January 2021.
PlayStation 5’s Price in Pakistan
PlayStation 5’s price is estimated to be an average of PKR 157,333. The lowest price of PS5 in Pakistan can be PKR 148,999 for a new console, and the highest PlayStation 5 price in Pakistan can go to 195,000.
We can find PlayStation 5 at a cheaper rate than this if bought second-hand. The Digital Edition PS5 is noticeably cheaper, with prices ranging from PKR 148,999—160,00. The gaming console with the Blu-ray disc is considerably pricier, so the digital version might be a better alternative for those with a limited rate.
The PS5 is a one-of-a-kind console, with its groundbreaking visuals and graphics, its game-changing controller, and its overall performance and functions. It’s probably a must-have for every gaming enthusiast.
A user can expect better graphics in the games, high refresh rates which would make the game feel slicker, and its custom SSD offer astonishingly fast loading speed. All these factors make PlayStation 5 a remarkable step up from its predecessor and, frankly, it makes the next generation of consoles look very exciting.
