Sony Playstation 5 Digital Edition (2020)

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.”

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...

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...

Rock solid 4K/60fps gameplay ; Very fast ; DualSense has huge potential ; Astro’s Playroom is some freebie ; Promise of hardware-pushing exclusives

Storage will fill up very quickly ; Divisive looks to say the least ; Nothing to match the Xbox Series X’s Quick Resume

In-your-face like no console before it, but huge amounts of power, clever hardware and a near enough guarantee of great games to come make the PS5 hard to resist