PlayStation is a gaming console series created by Sony Computer Entertainment. The original PlayStation debuted in December 1994 and a year later the PS2 became the first console to sell over 100 million units. The PS2 and its successors are known for their fast loading times and extensive game libraries.
The PlayStation 5 is the latest console from gaming giant Sony. After a rousing reception to the PlayStation 4, gamers were expecting big things from the PS5. And they weren’t disappointed. From lightning-fast load speeds to innovative changes to the DualShock controller, the PlayStation 5 delivers.
Like its predecessors, the PlayStation 5 uses an AMD processor and graphics card, with a custom eight-core Zen 2 CPU and GPU built on RDNA 2 architecture. It also has a default solid-state drive for storage, which makes a significant difference in loading time versus the spinning platter hard drives found on the 2013 PS4 and Xbox One Series X/S.
The new DualSense Edge controller has some nifty tricks, too. Using pressure sensors on the face buttons, it can simulate resistance in games that require precise button presses. For instance, the game Deathloop physically locks the controller’s trigger if you’re drawing an arrow or shooting in-game. The pad can also sense how fast you’re driving a car and vibrate accordingly.
The new console also offers a number of PlayStation exclusives, including Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, God of War, and Uncharted: Ghost of Tsushima. Sony’s all-you-can-eat subscription gaming service PlayStation Plus includes these and more.