The first major difference between the PS5 and Xbox dashboards now is in the approach to generations and transitioning players from old consoles to new ones. I wasn’t a fan of the glossy plastic finish of the PS4 launch model either and I hope the first revision for the PS5 follows the PS4 in going for a nice matte black finish for the middle of the system.

I also had no instances of loud coil whine that some people have reported over the last few months even after having the console running a game for 7 hours in a stretch.īarring the actual looks of the console and in how silent it is thanks to its massive size and thermals, the only real complaint I have is in the black glossy plastic finish of the front. The console remained silent regardless of what I played across newer PS5 games like Demon’s Souls, Atelier Ryza 2, and the Guilty Gear Strive open beta and also through PS4 games like Monster Hunter World: Iceborne and God of War that were anything but silent on the PS4 Pro. Having played multiple PS5 and PS4 games over the last few weeks, the only time I’ve heard the console make any sound is when the disc drive is spinning. The upside to its massive size is in how silent it remains while playing games for the most part. Using the console with the stand kept horizontal doesn’t feel as steady as it should and it is not practical for most desks or entertainment centres considering the sheer volume it takes. Having used both an Xbox Series X and now the PS5, there’s no denying that the appearance of the console is striking to say the least but I think it looks good when kept standing. PlayStation 5 review: The hardware and design

After spending a few weeks with the PS5 while also using a PS4 Pro, I’ve come away impressed with most things about the PS5 but also disappointed with some key aspects of how Sony expects to transition the massive PS4 install base to the new generation.

Despite the initial delays and silence from Sony India’s side, the PS5 sold out almost immediately when pre-orders went live and most people are still waiting for a PS5 India restock.

The PlayStation 5 finally launched in India on February 2 which is months after the system was released in most parts of the world and the launch didn’t include everything other markets got.

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