Sony PlayStation 5 PS5 Console - Standard Edition, Bluray, 825GB SSD, 60FPS, 4K / 8K, HDR (With player) + Spiderman: Miles Morales [Playstation 5]

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At launch, the PS5 did not support variable refresh rate ( VRR), which is where the refresh rate of the display on compatible HDMI 2.1 TVs and monitors dynamically syncs with the output of the console, resulting in smoother gameplay with less screen tearing. Some PS5 games also offer a high refresh rate (HRR) mode, which can push the target refresh rate of the game in question anywhere between 60Hz and 120Hz, according to what’s happening on the screen. These features probably should have been there from the off, but it’s good to see gamers being given more options. The PS4 and PS4 Pro have become infamous for how loud they are when switched on, so much so that the gaming audio is often drowned out by the abrasive fan noise emanating from the console. It made using them a nuisance, so I’m relieved to confirm that the PS5 is whisper-quiet. At launch, we only had access to a handful of next-generation exclusives in the form of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Devil May Cry 5 and Bugsnax, but this list has naturally ballooned in the console’s first two years. Just like the Xbox Series X, PS5 is capable of 120fps performance when paired with displays that support HDMI 2.1, although two years into the console’s life, there’s still a relatively small number of games that can reach such echelons of performance right now, and the graphical concessions are often too much for some.

In its current state, only a select number of titles can be kept on the home screen at once, with your latest applications cycling in and out depending on usage. Folder support for organising your library was absent at launch but has arrived in an update. Sony is now calling folders Gamelists, but the idea is the same. Themes have seemingly been abandoned in favour of the high-resolution artwork that accompanies each game. It isn’t the end of the world, but having been such a core part of the PS4, I’ve sorely missed these elements of personalisation. On the console itself you’ll see a simplistic selection of buttons and inputs. The front is home to a single USB-A 3.0 port and a USB-C port. You could make a case that Sony should have added extra USB ports here, especially if you own a PlayStation VR 2 and want to charge up the two Sense controllers simultaneously. If you buy both Demon Souls and Spider-Man ultimate edition that takes up 20% of the SSD by themselves! That’s isn’t too many games more and your hard drive is approaching fully capacity!PlayStation Plus subscription fees recur until cancelled. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: www.playstation.com/legal/ps-plus-usage-terms. See playstation.com/psplus for details and updates on PS Plus offerings. Cerny admitted that is was ‘tempting’ add to add more memory it ‘certainly doesn’t come cheap, and we have a responsibility to our gaming audience to be cost-effective with regards to what we put in the console.”

Sony has faced some criticism for not making the most out of the PS5’s hardware due to its insistence on making exclusive games compatible with the preceding PS4. But that did change with the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. It’s great to see that Sony has designed this console to be customisable, which has already led to some fun limited-edition bundles. Sadly, none of that is enough to detract from the PS5’s obtrusive size, which I still feel is likely to prove an inconvenience when trying to find a home for it in any modern setup.

Why does The PS5 Only Have 825GB?

So you want to get a PS5 or are curious about getting one but wondering if 825GB is enough for the PS5? I don’t blame you, that’s not even 1TB of memory and games files are just getting bigger and bigger. Don’t worry, I will answer any questions you have. This figure closely matches the 200GB of the Xbox Series X reserves of its 1TB SSD for OS functions, so expect the PS5 storage to be even less than you thought! How Many Games Can PS5 Hold? Previously, the only true rival to this PS5 was the Xbox Series X, which features similar specs, but now it has been replaced within its own house by a new and slimmer model. When it comes to choosing between the PlayStation and Xbox ecosystems, it will likely come down to your preference of exclusive games, as well as the various accessories and services on offer. Those who wish to use the PS5 as a multimedia hub can rest easy: all of the expectant bells and whistles are present and accounted for. At launch some of the confirmed media apps include Netflix, Disney Plus, Crunchyroll, Apple TV+ and YouTube. You can also bring up Spotify when using the majority of games and applications.