Should you … buy the PlayStation 5?

At the beginning of the next generation of video games, Sony released the shackles with the PlayStation 5 and fundamentally changed the appearance of the consoles.
This is a PlayStation console that has been dramatically redesigned with completely redesigned software and an advanced controller – a system ready for the next few years of gaming advancement.

Here’s a closer look at the PlayStation 5.

– Design

Unlike the new Xbox Series X, which made a muted statement with its black box design, the PS5 is an eye-catching, eye-catching statement of its presence in the room.

A curved black interior is flanked by two sharp white panels that rise like the tips of a crown to form a console that looks almost like a skyscraper from a city of the future.

It’s also huge – considerably larger than the Xbox Series X and console in general – and therefore not to everyone’s taste.

It’s not exactly a nice looking console, but it still stands out.

This design change continues with the new DualSense wireless controller, which features the same white and black aesthetic.

It’s also slightly larger than the PS4 controller, making it more convenient to hold and easier to hold.

But it’s within the controller where the big changes are taking place, with a new haptic feedback system that offers dynamic vibrations in incredibly diverse and subtle ways.

These are not just basic vibration levels – the type, intensity, rhythm, and direction can also accurately track what is happening on the screen.

It’s unlike any other controller experience and the difference it makes when gaming is remarkable.

In summary, the PS5 certainly looks like this.

– Software and gameplay

The PS5 user interface is comfortable and familiar to existing PlayStation users.

It’s been refined as you’d expect from a new generation console, but the simple, uncluttered menu screen is easy to navigate.

Within that user interface is of course the most important part of any console – the games.

Similar to the Xbox Series X, the PlayStation 5 does not start with a number of new, exclusive next-generation games, but still offers some highlights.

First, Astros Playroom that comes with the console is meant to be an introduction to the DualSense controller’s new haptic engine, but it’s much more than that.

Yes, it’s an amazing way to see all of the new features on the controller, and it’s highly recommended for PS5 owners to experience them, but it’s also a high-quality, casual gaming experience that is well worth your time.

The PS5’s hardware also ensures that the overall gaming experience looks faster and better than ever.

Games can be loaded and started in no time. During the test, the software was selected, loaded and ready to play in less than 20 seconds.

And once they’re loaded, they look great.

Thanks to technologies like ray tracing, the lighting looks more realistic than ever, and frame rates of 60 frames per second (fps) by default with a capability of up to 120 fps – and in the future 8K support – ensure that the images run very smoothly .

Initial experiences with new games like Spider-Man Miles Morales show the console’s early potential – this is a fast-paced, expansive game, but the console handles it with ease.

This perfectly shows how quiet the fan is even after prolonged use. This in itself is a big and important step forward.

It is critical that Sony also brings an extensive library of games to the PS5 thanks to backward compatibility.

It was a huge mistake in the last generation, but the introduction now makes the PS5 a very enticing prospect for the future, with a number of titles including high profile exclusive sequels like God Of War: Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West.

– verdict

Much like the new Xbox, the best new games are likely to come for the PlayStation 5.

However, there is already enough here to inspire you for now and the future.

Sony has developed a system that is fast, powerful and, thanks to new technologies such as 3D audio and the haptic feedback update in the controller, offers some of the most engaging gaming experiences ever seen.

At £ 449.99, this is a significant investment, but nothing to suggest it would be anything other than a smart move for any gaming fanatic.

The PlayStation 5 will be available in the UK on November 19th.