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Ps5 |
Weight (kg) |
2.5 |
Model: Sony PlayStation5PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a home video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Announced in 2019 as the successor to the PlayStation 4, the PS5 was released on November 12, 2020 in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, and is set to launch on November 19, 2020 for the rest of the world.
PlayStation 5PS5 logo.svgAlso known asPS5 (abbreviation)DeveloperSony Interactive EntertainmentManufacturerSony CorporationProduct familyPlayStationTypeHome video game consoleIntroductory priceMediaUHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, digital distributionCPUCustom 8-core AMD Zen 2,variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHzMemory16 GB GDDR6 SDRAMStorageCustom 825 GB SSDRemovable storageInternal (user upgradeable) NVMe M.2 SSD, or external USB-based HDDDisplayVideo output formats HDMI: 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 4K UHD, 8K UHDGraphicsCustom AMD RDNA 2,36 CUs @ variable frequency up to 2.23 GHzSoundCustom Tempest Engine 3D AudioController inputDualSense, DualShock 4, PlayStation MoveConnectivityWi-Fi IEEE 802.11axBluetooth 5.1Gigabit Ethernet2x USB 3.11x USB 2.01x USB-CHDMI 2.1Online servicesPlayStation NetworkPlayStation NowDimensionsBase: 390 mm × 260 mm × 104 mm (15.4 in × 10.2 in × 4.1 in)Digital: 390 mm × 260 mm × 92 mm (15.4 in × 10.2 in × 3.6 in)MassBase: 4.5 kilograms (9.9 lb)Digital: 3.9 kilograms (8.6 lb)BackwardcompatibilityMost PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR gamesPredecessorPlayStation 4Websiteplaystation.com/ps5The platform launched in two variants: a base model with an Ultra HD Blu-ray-compatible optical disc drive, and a Digital Edition lacking this drive, serving as a lower-cost variant for consumers who prefer to buy games through digital download.
The PlayStation 5 has a solid-state drive customized for high-speed data streaming to enable significant improvements in graphical performance. It has a custom AMD GPU capable of ray tracing, 4K resolution display at up to 120 frames per second, 3D audio effects, and backward compatibility with most PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR games.