Sony - PlayStation 5 Console

I was lucky enough to buy one randomly during the crazy pre-order (aka scalper wars/bot buyers tome). Nevertheless I was happy to receive my ps5. Overall the menu system on the ps5 is slightly different than the ps4, it will take some getting used to. However, it is better once you get the hang of it. You can also use the ps4 to play ps5 remotely which is cool. Unfortunately, because you need hdmi 2.1 to get 120hz 4k it is hard to achieve. However, 4k 60hz with raytracing is nice. The controller is pretty nifty however, I find it only fun in Astro's playroom so far. I turned off haptic feedback and the L2/R2 trigger pressure, It feels odd to play with it on. I can see it being fun in Astro's playroom and maybe a fishing game. One thing to note is if you want 120hz 4k you will need a monitor with hdmi 2.1 capable of 4k 120hz plus. The choices are limited currently and the 120hz will be variable not stable 120hz so this could cause it to stutter. I would wait until mid or late next year for 120+hz 2.1 hdmi monitors. You also have to go into settings and system and prioritize for performance instead of resolution, raytracing must be tured off within the game you intend to play at 120hz. You finally have to restart the game app. I have a nice monitor that is supposed to allow 4k 144hz however, that is achieved by connecting pc to monitor using two display ports to one video card. I researched my options. I tried to install a hdmi source to display port adapter but couldn't find any that support 4k 120hz. I did find 4k 60hz adapters. If you need an adapter make sure its not unidirectional. You want hdmi source (aka ps5) to display port (monitor). Most of the adapters online will be unidirectional and only work for transferring video from a display port source (computer/laptop) to hdmi monitor which you do not want. Hard drive is a little lacking in size but is pretty quick. I transferred Modern warfare and warzone, Ghost of tsushima, and cod cold war and now I'm close to 93 GB left. To be fair warzone is a huge download (about 267GB) cold war is almost 200GB of hd space. I have a few small games and Of couse the operating system itself takes up space. I believe as the ps5 matures it will improve and get more fun with time. I have to say my kids had a lot of fun playing Astro's playroom. However, it is only a single player game so they fight a lot. Definitely fun though.

Alright so Im gonna make this easy with a personal pros and con list before my actual 'review' lol - Pros: • Runs fast and super quiet • Ive actually used the ps+ section on the home screen • looks neat in a dark room • No crashes or lagging yet • LOVING that the home page gave media and games their own 'tab', not that I hold parties but I feel that if you're hosting thats great and makes it quicker! • I thought the stand was neat... maybe thats just me lol • Free games at launch for any ps+ member... you get like 20 games and theyre all AAA titles 10/10 • Compared to my ps4, new game download times seem cut in half tho still takes a few hrs • Easy set up and my profile from my ps4 felt like it magically appeared? • I like that the extra usb ports are in the back • I love that the store doesn't take ages to load anymore and they added a WISHLIST WHOOP!! • This controller is honestly carrying this system it is incredibly game changing! Also the thumb sticks are the same size as the daulshock so I was able to put on these cute paw print caps! • I had no memory space issues and it feels like I have so much wiggle room which I havnt felt that in years - Cons: ° Unpopular opinion but I prefer the ps4 main menu but like the quick menu from the ps5 better ° No HBO Max app at launch- unsure if they'll add it again :^( ° The store is harder to navigate and feels small since its not an app and instead just an extension of the home screen ° This is WAY too big! (For a bedroom at least) also I wish it was black but Im sure someone somewhere will release a skin eventually. Just wish it was 3 inches smaller. ° No themes and the 'game focus' screen they raved about just feels super empty thus making the home screen seem like it has loads of wasted space ° Cant disconnect my headphones just by turning it off I actually have to pull out the Bluetooth usb - granted I use afterglow brand and not the ones made specifically for the ps5 :^( ° Cant find a timer to put the controller to sleep when I haven't touched it for 20 mins but upside is the battery life is AMAZING ° The wireless data transfer seems flawed but cool in theory Okay so I was lucky enough to buy this on release day (Nov 12th 2020) and I picked it up the 17th, a whole day early then I was supposed to get it which was nice! Now my biggest complaint is honestly the home screen and thats probably just my own issue since I loved the ps4 one so much and it just WORKED for me but hey hopefully things might change through updates? On the other hand I also had such an issue figuring out how to display this Big Boi and in the end scattering books next to it made the height less scary so Im slowly getting used to it being in my room. The last major issue is that the data transfer is taking 48 hrs (which fair, my ps4 had a ton on it) but it failed once already so Im skeptical at this point. If it fails again ill have to get a special cord to make it do it directly. Now I am IN LOVE with the quick menu- I was worried Spotify would be set up weird but I actually like this better than they had it previously and it really does feel unintrusive on the screen despite it taking up quite a bit of space. Also the controller... oh my god I heard how amazing it was but it really doesn't compare to feeling it yourself- honestly even if you were uninterested in Astros playroom just give it a 10 minute play just to feel the capabilities!! Its INSANE! I hope companies take advantage of this because its a game changer! Though pro tip- the vibrations are automatically set to high and I almost immediately reset it to medium because this controller does not play when it comes to the intensity of this shake. I have high hopes for the ps5 moving forward and although Im having issues adjusting I can see the promise it has. Downloading skyrim rn and I'm excited to see the decreased load times! ♡♡♡

I HIGHLY recommend owning a 4k HDR tv in order to get the most out of this console. The first thing that I noticed- the controller is an absolute game changer. I do not think that I can go back to a regular old controller after experiencing the DualSense. The unit itself has a bold, striking appearance and color scheme. The interface feels familiar yet refined and it so much more smoother and faster! The graphics are so crisp and detailed, while maintaining consistent frame-rates. The hard drive capacity is a bit small but I only install one to two games at a time, so this is not a deal-breaker for me. And the unit comes with an incredible little game called Astro's Playroom (A fun, charming and lighthearted platforming game that shows what the unit is capable of) What else can I say? I am really enjoying this console and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for it.

This is a fantastic device! As a whole, it is definitely worthy of being next gen. Graphics are a tad sharper than the PS4 Pro, but it’s frame rates and load times that are really impressive, the real centerpiece tech for this device is the controller. I’m absolutely mesmerized by how transcendent it takes gaming. FEELING raindrops in a game is phenomenal! Feeling the change in footsteps as you walk from stone to mud. Just brilliant. This easily feels like the new experience one expects from a new generation of gaming. The system is huge. It really doesn’t fit in most entertainment shelves. It’s super quiet. I have about 50 PS4 games on a external hd. So far, everything plays fantastically. My wife, who usually rolls her eyes at my purchases, really enjoys playing the ps5. Highly recommend getting a charging dock and a second controller. Makes life much more simple. Props to Best Buy for making it so easy to get the system. Took 5minutes from walking into the store til I was in the parking lot and heading home.

The Playstation 5 lives up to the hype. Coming towards the end one of the craziest years of our lives, Sony restores our faith in the future with, dare I say, the product of the year. If you were lucky enough to get your hands on one, that is of course. Visually, the PS5 looks like it was made by Michelangelo himself. How does one compare its performance to its award-winning predecessors? Under the hood, the PS5 is a lamborghini and the PS4 resembles your daily toyota corolla. Both do the job, but I'd rather be driving a lambo. The PS5 controller enhances the gameplay with unmatched innovation. Its dual sense technology allows for the trigger on the controller to replicate what is taking place in the actual game. Allowing for action games like Call of Duty to be that much more engaging. Oh, and the controller is also a mic. It is extremely satisfying to have beat the bots and gotten this amazing product for retail. Thank you Best Buy for giving me a chance at next gen gaming.

I picked up my PS5 this morning at Best Buy, got back home and downloaded all my PS4 saves from the PlayStation online storage but you still have put all of your physical disc games in the PS5 so the system can read them and all of your saved data etc......The loading is super fast, from a cold start powered off to the home page is about 3 to 5 seconds and from the Home Screen going into a game is even faster. It’s a good thing to go thru all your settings and personalize everything to your liking, there’s some very cool features the console will do for you it’s really amazing. The gameplay is seamless and crisp, no slow downs at any point while playing from what I’ve seen so far, not to mention the PS5 is WHISPER quiet compared to the PS4 and the console doesn’t get hot at all and I’ve been playing all day. Sony really knocked it out of the park with the PS5, can’t wait for Gran Turismo 7 and RE8........almost forgot, the graphics are amazing too and some PS4 games will get a graphical boost.

I have owned a PlayStation since PlayStation 1 when I was only 8. Watching PlayStation evolve along side me has definitely turned me into a fanboy, and I’m totally cool with that. This is the first time I’ve ever preordered a console and I got to say it hasn’t disappointed me in the slightest! Everything looks better and is more responsive especially with cod Cold War, a must play on the ps5! The haptic controller makes the game more imperative then ever. And I’ve noticed the triggers aren’t going to fast forward every time you move on the couch like old controllers. This controller feels like the future, it’s just the perfect fit for my hands! I have been playing ps4 war zone and the backwards compatibility is great so far. Actually I’m playing better than ever lol. If you’re as lucky as I was on getting one and you are as big a fan as me then you would agree this is the best PlayStation so far! Thanks Sony!!!!!!!!!

I waited to post my review until I had time to really sit down with this console and not let my excitement contaminate a true review. After playing consistently for over a week now I can truly say that this has been an eye opening taste into what the next gen console can do. Between the duelsense’s haptic feedback to ultra fast load times, PlayStation refuses to make you wait long to have a memorable experience day after day. The console might be big but with it it comes an even bigger and better experience. It runs quiet and cool and always leaves you with a lasting excitement that keeps you counting down to the next time you can grab the controller and jump right in.