Sony Playstation 5 (2020)

Strong build quality Sturdy carrying case Fantastic back buttons Versatile trigger locks Innovative profile swapping

High price Short battery life Parts feel lacking for price

“The DualSense Edge offers excellent customization options for PS5 fans, but its high price point makes it a luxury purchase.”

Speedy hardware Excellent game load times Attractive design Several enticing next-gen titles New controller with enhanced haptics

Limited storage space on all models Console is very large

“Sony's PlayStation 5 is the next-gen console to buy this generation.”

Next-gen beyond simply graphics ; Awesome controller ; 3D audio for everyone

Still needs that truly next-generation feeling game ; No Dolby Vision, limited Atmos ; Missing some media apps

It’s not the perfect all-in-one machine, but the PS5 delivers a true next-gen gaming experience

4K/120fps gameplay ; Revolutionary controller haptics ; Beautiful, fast UI ; Lightning-fast SSD

Massive size ; 825GB SSD fills up quick ; No Dolby Vision

The PS5 is a powerful console offering a sublime current-gen gaming experience. Its library of exclusive games makes fantastic use of the DualSense controller, 3D Audio, and the console's lightning-fast SSD. It might be too big for some setups, though,...

Bold console design with flair ; Powerful next-gen hardware ; Strong backwards compatibility ; Excellent DualSense controller ; Controller's haptic feedback is best in class ; Runs quieter than PS4 Pro ; Comprehensive selection of accessories ;...

Only 667GB of storage out of the box ; No way to expand storage at launch ; Console is very, very big

The Sony PS5 is not just an awe-inspiring slab of shock and awe technology. There's also something delightfully old school about it. It's got buckets of next-gen performance on tap, but its proportions and design are truly something to behold. The...

4K, HDR graphics ; Consistent frame rates ; Incredibly fast loading speeds ; New DualSense controller feels great, with intriguing haptic features

You still won't see 4K/60fps in every game ; Odd chassis design may make it hard to place in your media center ; PS4-only backward compatibility, with no real graphical improvements

With incredibly fast load times, a revolutionary DualSense controller, and excellent exclusives, the PS5 is a must-have for PlayStation fans.

Superb exclusives ; Solid UI ; Top-class performance capabilities ; Expandable storage

Expensive ; So bulky

The PlayStation 5 is the best current-generation console available - with graphics that are basically even with the Xbox Series X but superior exclusive titles and more affordably expanded storage. It's also a great media centre, but the games are the...

Up to 4K 60fps gameplay as standard ; 120fps-enabled ; Silent running ; Great user experience ; Extremely fast loading times ; DualSense controller has excellent extra features

It's a monster that some might struggle to find a home for ; The 825GB internal SSD only has 667GB available to the user ; No Dolby Vision nor Dolby Atmos

As the PS5 matures it's clear that it is a beast of a machine, both in potential and actual size. Its DualSense controller takes gaming to a new level with its extra features, while the speed of its internal SSD storage is a true game changer. Perhaps...

Incredibly powerful components ; Revolutionary controller haptics ; Evolved user interface with innovative features ; Stunning 4K graphics ; Great backwards compatibility ; Solid launch-day lineup

Massive, polarizing design

Light and simple in design ; Looks like the PS5 itself ; Shortcut buttons for several big streaming services ; Controls your TV and sound system too

Smaller than you think (which is the opposite of the PlayStation 5) ; No customisable shortcut button for your favourite service

While there was no official media remote for the PS4, it makes a welcome return as an optional accessory for PS5. Pairing very simply, yet also able to control your TV and sound system, it's a great way to access the media apps and 4K Blu-ray playback...