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{{Stub}} {{For|the digital only version of the PS5|PlayStation 5 Digital Edition}} {{HardwareInfobox | image = Logo-PlayStation-5-INT.svg | image2 = Hardware-PlayStation-5.png | manufacturer = Sony Corporation | type = Home Console | generation = Ninth | status = Released | na_rel = {{Release|2020|November|12|NA}} | jp_rel = {{Release|2020|November|12|JP}} | au_rel = {{Release|2020|November|12|AU}} | nz_rel = {{Release|2020|November|12|NZ}} | kr_rel = {{Release|2020|November|12|KR}} | uk_rel = {{Release|2020|November|19|UK}} | eu_rel = {{Release|2020|November|19|EU}} | input = [[DualSense Wireless Controller]] | variants = PlayStation 5 Digital Edition | competitors = Xbox Series X | predecessor = PlayStation 4,PlayStation 4 Pro,PlayStation 4 Slim }} The '''PlayStation 5''' ('''PS5''') is a [[Home console|home]] [[Video game consoles|video game console]] developed by [[Sony]] as the successor to the [[PlayStation 4]] and [[PlayStation 4 Pro]] consoles. It was released in [[Australia]], [[Japan]], [[New Zealand]], [[North America]], and [[South Korea]] on November 12, 2020, with a worldwide release following a week later. The PS5 is part of the [[ninth generation of video game hardware]], along with [[Microsoft]]'s [[Xbox Series X]] and [[Xbox Series S|Series S]] consoles, which were released in the same month. The base model includes an optical disc drive compatible with Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, though a [[PlayStation 5 Digital Edition|variant of the PS5]] was also launched for people who prefer to buy games through digital download. {{-}} ==Technical Specifications== {{HardwareSpecs | cpu = AMD Zen 2 8-Core (16 threads) @ ~3.50GHz | ram = 16 [[GB]] [[GDDR6]] | memory_bus = 256-bit | graphics = Custom RDNA 2 @ 10.28 TFLOPs | gpu = 36 CUs at ~2.23GHz | resolution = 2160 x 3840 (4K) resolution @ 120 [[Hz]]<br>8K resolution supported | features = Ray-Tracing Support | network = Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11 AX | audio = AMD 3D Audio | optical_drive = UHD Blu-ray Drive<br>100 GB triple-layer disc support | internal_storage = 876 GB [[NVMe]] [[SSD]] | external_storage = USB HDD supported | input = [[DualSense Wireless Controller]] | connectivity = [[USB]] | backward_compatibility = [[PlayStation 4]] & [[PlayStation VR]] titles }} ==Features== ===DualSense controller=== {{Main|DualSense Wireless Controller}} The DualSense Wireless Controller for the PlayStation 5 was revealed on April 7, 2020.<ref name="dualsense">{{Cite web|last=Nishino|first=Hideaki|work=PlayStation Blog|publisher=Sony|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2020/04/07/introducing-dualsense-the-new-wireless-game-controller-for-playstation-5/|title=Introducing DualSense, the New Wireless Game Controller for PlayStation 5|date=7 April 2020}}</ref> It is based on the prior DualShock controller but with modifications influenced by discussions with game designers and players.<ref name="dualsense" /> The DualSense controller has adaptive triggers with haptic feedback, supporting experiences such as virtually drawing an arrow from a bow.<ref name="wired">{{Cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-playstation-5/|title=Exclusive: A Deeper Look at the PlayStation 5|publisher=Wired|date=8 October 2019|last=Rubin|first=Peter}}</ref> The DualSense maintains the same buttons as the [[DualShock 4 Controller]], with the slight change of the "Share" button being renamed to "Create" with additional means for players to create and share content. A new built-in microphone array was added so players can speak to others using only the controller,<ref name="dualsense" /> and the included controller speaker has been improved.<ref name="wired" /> It has USB-C connectivity, a higher-rated battery, and an audio jack.<ref name="wired" /><ref name="audiojack">{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/playstation-5-controller-audio-jack-ps5-dualsense-sony/|title=Don't Worry, The PlayStation 5 Controller Has An Audio Jack|publisher=Screen Rant|last=Gravelle|first=Cody|date=8 April 2020}}</ref> ===Additional accessories=== Accessories include a charging station for the DualSense, a new HD camera, and a media remote control. The PS5 is backward compatible with most existing PS4 controllers and accessories for PS4 games only - some with limited functionality. PS5 games can use the existing [[PlayStation Move]], [[PlayStation Camera]], [[PlayStation VR]] Aim Controller, officially licensed headsets, and specialty controllers with official licenses like flight sticks and racing wheels. Sony announced the PlayStation VR2 system built for the PS5 in January 2022.<ref name="psvr2">{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=23 February 2021|publisher=The Verge|title=Sony announces next-gen VR headset for the PS5|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/23/22296998/sony-ps5-next-gen-vr-headset-virtual-reality-features}}</ref> ==Titles== On June 11, 2020, Sony officially unveiled the PlayStation 5 during a YouTube premiere titled "The Future of Gaming". It was revealed that there would be a regular PlayStation 5 console that comes with a UHD Blu-ray disc drive, and a Digital Edition that does not come with an optical drive. The show confirmed the following PlayStation 5 titles: * ''[[ZIC - Zombies in City]]'' * ''[[Astro's Playroom]]'' * ''[[Bugsnax]]'' (Holiday [[2020 in video gaming|2020]]) * ''[[Deathloop]]'' * ''[[Demon's Souls]]'' * ''[[Destruction Allstars]]'' * ''[[Ghostwire: Tokyo]]'' ([[2021 in video gaming|2021]]) * ''[[Godfall]]'' (Holiday [[2020 in video gaming|2020]]) * ''[[Goodbye Volcano High]]'' ([[2021 in video gaming|2021]]) * ''[[Gran Turismo 7]]'' * ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' (Free for PlayStation 5 owners at launch in [[2021 in video gaming|2021]]) * ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' ([[2021 in video gaming|2021]]) * ''[[Hitman III]]'' ([[January]] [[2021 in video gaming|2021]]) * ''[[Horizon II: Forbidden West]]'' * ''[[Jett: The Far Shore]]'' (Holiday [[2020 in video gaming|2020]]) * ''[[Kena: Bridge of Spirits]]'' * ''[[Little Devil Inside]]'' * ''[[NBA 2K21]]'' (Fall [[2020 in video gaming|2020]]) * ''[[Oddworld: Soulstorm]]'' * ''[[StarBeam Stella Super Adventure]]'' ([[2023]]) * ''[[Pragmata]]'' ([[2022 in video gaming|2022]]) * ''[[Project Athia]]'' * ''[[Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart]]'' * ''[[Resident Evil: Village]]'' ([[2021 in video gaming|2021]]) * ''[[Returnal]]'' * ''[[Sackboy: A Big Adventure]]'' * ''[[Solar Ash]]'' * ''[[Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales|Spider-Man: Miles Morales]]'' (Holiday [[2020 in video gaming|2020]]) * ''[[Stray]]'' ([[2021 in video gaming|2021]]) In June 2022, [[PlayStation 4]] and PlayStation 5 recieved ports for classic games from the [[PlayStation]]. Such Games include;<br> [[Ape Escape]]<br> [[Hot Shots Golf]]<br> [[Intelligence Qube]]<br> [[Jumping Flash!]]<br> [[Mr Driller]]<br> [[Syphon Filter]]<br> [[Tekken 2]]<br> [[Worms Armageddon]]<br> [[Worms World Party]]<br> ==See also== * [https://uk.ign.com/wikis/playstation-5/PS5_vs._Xbox_Series_X_Comparison_Chart#Hardware_Feature_Comparison IGN] PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X Hardware Feature Comparison * [[DualSense Charging Station]] * [[DualSense Wireless Controller]] * [[PlayStation 5 Digital Edition]] * [[PlayStation 5 HD Camera]] * [[PlayStation 5 Media Remote]] * [[Pulse 3D Wireless Headset]] ==References== {{Reflist}} {{PlayStation}} {{Sony Hardware}} {{Ninth-Generation Hardware}}
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