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What Makes Sony’s PlayStation 5 So Special?

Of all the available gaming consoles in the UK market, Sony’s PlayStation 5 is undoubtedly the best available option. Thanks to 4K gaming, advanced haptics, immersive 3D audio, and blazing-fast SSD storage, the PlayStation 5 Console is a compelling choice when it comes to playing next-generation and current-generation games. Not only that but other factors have made this gaming console quite popular among gaming enthusiasts. 

That’s why, we will be discussing everything you need to know about PlayStation 5 so that you can make a well-informed decision regarding purchasing the right gaming console for your needs. Here are some compelling reasons why you should buy Sony’s PlayStation 5 digital.

Specifications of PS5:

PS 5 is a powerful device thanks to its impressive hardware specifications. It is equipped with AMD Ryzen Zen 2 CPU having 8 cores and 16 threads that can support up to 3.5GHz frequencies. What’s more, AMD Radeon RDNA 2 architecture-based GPU is capable of delivering 10.28 Teraflops of processing power. PlayStation 5 features 16GB of GDDR6 RAM with an amazing 256-bit interface and 1TB SSD custom internal storage, providing blazing-fast speed. Moreover, PS5 allows expandable storage, with the help of NVME SSD Slots.

All these powerful hardware specs allow this game console to support 4K TVs and even 8K TVs with advanced Ray Tracing and Tempest, the 3D audio technology. You can also enjoy Blu-Ray movies with the help of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive available for physical media.

Why Should You Buy PlayStation 5?

Let’s cut the crap and discuss these reasons in depth.

• A Vast Library of Games:

There is no denying that PS5 has more exciting games than other gaming consoles such as XBOX Series X. Over the last three years, it has launched multiple first-party titles. For instance, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure are some worth mentioning names. Other titles include Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Returnal, Gran Turismo 7, and Horizon Forbidden West. 

Not only first-party games, PS 5 has also an extensive portfolio of third-party titles such as Elden Ring, Assassin's Creed Mirage, EA Sports FC 24, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Dragon's Dogma 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and many more. 

Overall, this vast collection of exclusive first-party titles and third-party titles makes this portable PlayStation 5 a massive hit among gamers.

• PS Controller: 

PS Controller, also known as DualSense Wireless Controller, is another reason responsible for the widespread popularity of this gaming console of Sony Interactive Entertainment. In fact, the DualSense PS 5 Controller is what makes these gaming consoles different from others. But what is special about this controller? An impressive set of technological capabilities. 

It comes with adaptive triggers, motion sensors, haptic feedback, a pre-equipped mic and speaker, and a small touchpad for controlling games. PlayStation 5 Controller’s impressive technological features help you enjoy an immersive experience. For instance, while playing games like Gran Turismo 7, you will feel rumble on the pad depending upon the condition of the road, similarly, in Returnal, the adaptive trigger allows you to deploy two weapon modes per trigger.

• PS VR 2: 

PlayStation continues to outflank its rival gaming console manufacturers with feature-packed and innovative hardware accessories. Once PSP and Vita were amazing PS 5 headsets, now PSVR2 headset is certainly an impressive piece of hardware. All you need is a little software support to enjoy 4K HDR visuals, enhanced immersion through VR, and more. 

PS VR 2 is a significant upgrade from the original PS VR, it comes with cutting-edge capabilities. For instance:

• 4K HRD display
• Eye-tracking for detecting and following your vision;
• Foveated Rendering that helps you focus on vivid details
• 1100 Field of View for deep visual immersion
• Finger Touch Detection for tactile interactions
• Tempest 3D Audio Tech for hyper-realistic sound impacts
• Headset feed for enhanced sensory immersion

• Matchless Performance:

Thanks to Ray Tracing, HDR 10 Support, up to 120 frame rate, futurist 8K resolution support, and Tempest 3D Audio Tech, the PlayStation 5 Portable is capable of delivering astonishing performance. You can enjoy unbelievable performances of launch games such as Demon's Souls. Other cross-platform games such as God of War Ragnarok, Final Fantasy 16, and Dead Space can also be played with unprecedented responsiveness and smoothness. 

PlayStation 5 Console features varying frame rates ranging from 30 fps to 60 fps and even 120 fps. 8K resolution has yet to be materialized generally, but some games such as Call of Duty: Warzone support 120 fps, allowing you to enjoy smooth refresh rates and astonishing ray-traced lightning. 

• Disk Edition vs Digital Edition: 

PlayStation 5 comes with two hardware models: Sony PlayStation 5 Slim and Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Both these models come with pros and cons. 

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim is considered the best gaming console. It is equipped with a disc drive, allowing you to play new or used PS5 and PS4 games. Additionally, you can also watch UHD Blu-ray movies. 

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition has the same GPU, CPU, memory, and storage as the Disk Edition of PlayStation 5, but it does not support disk. You can thus not watch UHD Blu-Ray movies and cannot play used or new games. 

Which edition is best suited to you? It depends upon your personal preference. 

If you are an avid gamer with a massive collection of physical games, you should go for the standard disk-based edition of PlayStation. However, if you are okay with digital games and only fond of playing one or two games, you can go for the digital-only edition of this console. 

Besides these two editions, PlayStation 5 is also available in a slimmer version: PS5 Slim. Let’s discuss it.

PlayStation 5 Slim:

As the name indicates, PS 5 Slim is a slimmer version of the earlier PS 5 gaming console. Sony has always come up with a mid-generation upgrade of its PS models, changing its look and enhancing internal storage. For instance, PlayStation 4 Slim. The same is the case with PS 5, it features a 30% reduced size and 24% reduced weight than the original PS 5. Furthermore, internal storage has also undergone significant changes: from 825GB to 1TB, helping you to enjoy more space for your games and Blu-Ray movies.

PlayStation Plus and PS 5 Accessories:

You can get access to hundreds of exclusive and exciting gaming titles and team up or play against millions of gamers by getting membership to PlayStation Plus.

PS 5 accessories also help build an immersive gaming environment, for instance, PlayStation VR2 headset, PlayStation Portal, PlayStation Earbuds, and more. These PS accessories have become a preferred choice because they get you immersed deeply into gaming and bring the gaming world to life. 

FAQs for PS5 Console:

Is the PlayStation 5 backwards compatible with older games?

Yes, PS5 is backwards-compatible with all games of PS4. All PlayStation owners who have already purchased digital versions of previous generation games can access them as well.

Does the PlayStation 5 have UHD Blu-ray?

Yes, standard disc-based PlayStation 5 supports UHD Blu-ray, but PlayStation Digital does not support UHD Blu-ray movies.

Does the PlayStation 5 support Wi-Fi 6?

Yes, it supports WiFi 6 standard and it is also equipped with a Gigabit LAN port.

Will my old PlayStation accessories work?

Normally, accessories of PlayStation 4 work on PS 5 if it has PlayStation 4 software. However, PS5-specific titles would not work with PS4 Controller. 

Does the PlayStation 5 support a “quick resume” feature?

Although you can switch between PS5 and PS4 titles, switching from one version to another game closes the other games.

How Can We Help You:

Morgan Ingland Ltd has an extensive range of gaming consoles including PlayStation 5 Digital, PlayStation 5 Slim, XBOX Series X, XBOX Series S, Nintendo Switch, and more. Moreover, we offer gaming console accessories as well such as headsets, controllers, charging docks, gaming mic, gaming keyboards, and more. We love to take your gaming level to the next level with the most competitive price in the UK.