PS5 2025 Buying Guide

🎮 PlayStation 5 (PS5)

  • Overall Customer Rating for PS5
  • 🔥 Performance
  • 🎮 Game Library
  • 🧊 Cooling & Noise
  • 💾 Storage Management
  • 💲 Value for Money
4.5/5Overall Score
Specs
  • 🧠 CPU: AMD 8-core Zen 2 @ 3.5GHz:
  • ⚡ Storage: 825GB NVMe SSD (ultra-fast load times):
Pros
  • 🚀 Super-fast load times thanks to custom SSD
  • 🌟 Exclusive game library (Spider-Man 2, FF XVI, God of War)
Cons
  • 🧱 Bulky design – not ideal for tight spaces
  • 🕹️ No PS3/PS2 backward compatibility
CategorySpecification
ModelSony PlayStation 5 (Standard Edition)
Release DateNovember 12, 2020 (Still current in 2025)
CPUAMD Ryzen™ Zen 2, 8 cores / 16 threads @ 3.5GHz
GPUCustom AMD RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPs @ 2.23GHz
RAM16GB GDDR6 / 256-bit
Internal Storage825GB Custom NVMe SSD
Expandable StorageNVMe SSD Slot (M.2 compatible – PCIe Gen4)
External StorageUSB HDD (PS4 games only)
Optical Drive4K UHD Blu-ray Drive (Standard model only)
Digital EditionYes (No disc drive, same performance)
Max Resolution4K @ 120Hz (8K supported with future updates)
Ray TracingYes, hardware-accelerated
AudioTempest 3D AudioTech
Backward CompatibilityYes – supports most PS4 games
VR SupportPSVR & PSVR 2 Compatible
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Ethernet
Ports3x USB-A, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, Power
Power Consumption~350W (under load)
Dimensions390mm x 104mm x 260mm (Standard Model)
Weight4.5 kg (Standard), 3.9 kg (Digital)
ControllerDualSense Wireless Controller
Operating SystemCustom PS5 UI (based on Orbis OS)

🛒 Current PS5 Versions in 2025

EditionWhat’s IncludedTarget Audience
PS5 StandardConsole + Disc Drive + DualSenseCore gamers, collectors
PS5 DigitalConsole (no disc) + DualSenseDigital buyers, minimalists
PS5 Slim (2023)Compact design, 1TB storage, detachable driveSpace-conscious users
PS5 Pro (Expected late 2025)Enhanced GPU & 8K focusHardcore gamers (rumored)

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