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  • The PlayStation 5 Blu-Ray model with DualSense controller at the base of the unit.
    The PlayStation 5 Blu-Ray model with DualSense controller at the base of the unit.

History

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Development

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Sony Interactive Entertainment headquarters lit for the PlayStation 5 launch.

The PlayStation 5 followed the older PlayStation 4.

Supply logistics for NAND and DRAM were a key concern to Sony in early February 2020, though they were reportedly more worried more about competition with 5G smartphone manufactures then the still not yet widespread coronavirus outbreaks.[1][2]

The ease in which they are able to get code running on PlayStation 5 is way beyond any experience they've had on any other PlayStation platform.
—Jim Ryan, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Interview with GamesIndustry.biz on November 7th, 2019.[3]

When the cooling system was being designed, smoke from dry ice was pumped through a transparent casing to observe it's effects on temperature.[4]

Launch

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The PlayStation 5 logotype.

Two consoles were announced for launch in November of 2020, a $399.99 Digital Edition without an optical drive, and a $499.99 full console with an Ultra HD Blu-Ray drive.[5] At those prices, the PlayStation 5 hardware was sold at a loss.[6][7] By August 4th, 2021 the PlayStation 5 with an optical drive was no longer sold at a loss, though the cheaper digital edition continued to be sold at a slight loss.[8][9]

Supplies of consoles were expected to be short on launch day, with only a units that had been preordered being available for pick up.[10] By the end of 2020 4.5 million consoles had been sold.[11] By late January 2021 supplies of the console were still inadequate[12] due in part to issues with scalpers purchasing as much as 10% of all PlayStation 5 consoles sold,[13] but mostly due to severe supply and logistical constraints.[14]

During the Japanese launch retailers to took unusual precautions to meet high demand.[15][16]

Afterlaunch

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In December of 2020 the image of the PS5 on the Wikipedia page garnered some attention due to the inclusion of curtains in the background.[17]

By early 2021 the lack of color variations for the PlayStation 5 created a small market for 3rd party replacement plates in other styles.[18]

A PlayStation 5 VR headset was announced on February 23rd, 2021 with a slated 2022 release date.[19][20][21]

By July 2021 10 million PlayStation 5 consoles had been sold.[22][23]

In September 2021 it was announced that expanded support for free cross gen upgrades for first party games would be discontinued.[24]

In early November 2021, two separate groups announced flaws in the security of the PlayStation 5, potentially allowing for a vibrant homebrew scene to emerge.[25][26][27][28]

Technology

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The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.

Compute

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Die of the PlayStation 5 APU.

The PS5 uses an 8 core, 16 thread AMD Ryzen Zen 2 CPU clocked at up to 3.5 gigahertz.[29] The AMD based GPU is capable of Ray-Tracing and has a variable frequency, typically clocked at 2.23 gigahertz with a performance of 10.3 teraflops.[29]

The PS5 has 16 gigabytes of GDDR6 RAM with 448GB/s bandwidth.[29]

Storage

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A 825GB Solid State Drive is used in the PS5, with 5.5GB/s bandwidth during reads.[29] An M.2 expansion bay exists for upgradable storage.[30] Sony manufactured aftermarket storage drives.[31]

An UltraHD Blu Ray drive is included on some systems, with a maximum disk capacity of 100GB.[29]

Software

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The PlayStation 5 includes a web browser which is not meant to be user accessible.[32]

Cooling

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The heatsink used on the Playstation 5 is very large.[30] Liquid Metal is used as a thermal compound.[30] Different fans were used in some consoles.[33]

A change to a smaller heatsink was controversial, but ultimately appeared to either not to signficantly affect performance or to slightly improve it.[34]

In 2020 Sony announced that the 120mm PS5 cooling fan was controllable by software, and would be updated for optimal performance.[4]

Controller

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The DualSense controller contains adaptive variable triggers for force feedback.[35]

The DualSense controller is coated with a microtexture composed of 40,000 PlayStation symbols.[36]

Drift is a common issue with the DualSense controller due to a possible defect.[11][37]

The Dualsense controller sports updatable firmware.[38] By late December 2020 Sony released an official driver for the controller on Linux.[39]

Other

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The system uses an HDMI 2.1 port.[40]

Optional accessories

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The PlayStation 5 HD camera records 1080p video using dual internal wide angle cameras.[41][42] The camera is integrated with an adjustable position stand.[43]

The PlayStation 5 media remote includes a microphone and is powered by two AA batteries.[44][45]

Games

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2020

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Astro's Playroom

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Pre-downloaded game included on all launch era PlayStation 5 consoles.

Read more about Astro's Playroom on Wikipedia.

Demon's Souls

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2020 remake of the original.

Read more about Demon's Souls on Wikipedia.

2021

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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Read more about Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on Wikipedia.

Returnal

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Read more about Returnal on Wikipedia.

Destruction AllStars

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Read more about Destruction AllStars on Wikipedia.

2022

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Ghostwire: Tokyo

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Read more about Ghostwire: Tokyo on Wikipedia.

2023

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Final Fantasy XVI

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Read more about Final Fantasy XVI on Wikipedia.

Spider Man 2

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Read more about Spider-Man 2 on Wikipedia.

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End-User

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    The Dualsense controller
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    The PlayStation 5 in a Japanese electronics store in 2020.
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    A PlayStation 5 display in a Japanese electronics store in 2020.

Technology

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    The AMD Zen2 APU used on the PlayStation 5, with liquid metal still present.
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    Top down view of the AMD Zen2 APU used on the PlayStation 5, with liquid metal removed.
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    Die shot of the AMD Zen2 APU used on the PlayStation 5.
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    Die art on the AMD Zen2 APU used on the PlayStation 5.
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    PlayStation 5 APU CCX.
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    A Zen 2 FPU as seen on a PlayStation 5 APU.
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    A Zen 2 FPU as seen on a PC/Desktop APU.
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    Die shot of the CXD90062GG, the SSD Controller used by the PlayStation 5.
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    Color, Greyscale, and SWIR shots of the PlayStation 5 motherboard processor side.
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    Color, Greyscale, and SWIR shots of the PlayStation 5 motherboard alternate side.
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    Annotated motherboard shot.
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    Annotated motherboard shot.

External Resources

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Wikipedia has related information at PlayStation 5

 

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: PlayStation 5

References

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  1. ↑ "Sony Is Struggling With PlayStation 5 Price Due to Costly Parts" (in en). Bloomberg.com. 14 February 2020. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-14/sony-is-struggling-with-playstation-5-price-due-to-costly-parts. 
  2. ↑ Mochizuki, Takashi (17 February 2020). "Parts shortage has Sony struggling to price upcoming PlayStation 5". The Japan Times. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/02/17/business/corporate-business/parts-shortage-sony-pricing-playstation-5/. 
  3. ↑ "Sony's Jim Ryan: We had to make changes to deliver our PlayStation 5 dream" (in en). GamesIndustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-11-07-sonys-jim-ryan-we-had-to-make-changes-to-deliver-our-ps5-dream. 
  4. ↑ a b Statt, Nick (19 October 2020). "Sony will optimize PS5 fan performance with software updates using individual game data" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/19/21522991/sony-ps5-fan-optimize-update-game-performance-data. Retrieved 20 October 2020. 
  5. ↑ "PlayStation 5 launches in November, starting at $399 for PS5 Digital Edition and $499 for PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-Ray Disc Drive". PlayStation.Blog. 16 September 2020. https://blog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-drive/. Retrieved 24 October 2020. 
  6. ↑ Good, Owen S. (3 February 2021). "Sony is selling the PS5 at a loss, investors told" (in en). Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/3/22264242/playstation-5-sales-loss-manufacturing-costs-msrp-sony. 
  7. ↑ "Sony is selling PlayStation 5 hardware at a loss". VentureBeat. 3 February 2021. https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/03/sony-is-selling-ps5-hardware-at-a-loss/. 
  8. ↑ Mochizuki, Takashi (August 4, 2021). "Sony Boosts Profit Outlook on Better Movies, Music Prospects". www.bloomberg.com. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-04/sony-raises-profit-outlook-as-gaming-demand-stays-resilient. 
  9. ↑ Warren, Tom (4 August 2021). "Sony’s $499 PS5 is no longer selling at a loss" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/4/22609150/sony-playstation-5-ps5-loss-profit. 
  10. ↑ Welch, Chris (5 November 2020). "PlayStation 5 won't be available for in-store purchase on launch day, Sony confirms". The Verge. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  11. ↑ a b Duffy, Clare. "Sony facing class action lawsuit over alleged PS5 controller defect". CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/16/tech/sony-ps5-controller-drift-lawsuit/index.html. 
  12. ↑ Browning, Kellen (29 January 2021). "Still Looking for a New Gaming Console? Here’s Why". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/29/business/ps5-xbox-console-shortage.html. 
  13. ↑ "PS5 Scalper Sales Reportedly Account For 10 Percent Of All Units Sold". ScreenRant. 1 February 2021. https://screenrant.com/ps5-scalpers-sales-resell-how-many-percent-fraction/. 
  14. ↑ Orland, Kyle (2 February 2021). "Scalpers aren’t the main reason you can’t find a new console" (in en-us). Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/02/scalpers-arent-the-main-reason-you-cant-find-a-new-console/. 
  15. ↑ "After PS5 Chaos, Japanese Retailer Cracks Down" (in en-us). Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/after-ps5-chaos-japanese-retailer-cracks-down-1846179537. 
  16. ↑ "Complete Chaos At Tokyo Retailer Over PS5 Sales" (in en-us). Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/complete-chaos-in-tokyo-retailer-over-ps5-sales-1846164340. 
  17. ↑ "Why Are There Curtains In The Official PS5 Wikipedia Image?". TheGamer. 6 December 2020. https://www.thegamer.com/curtains-ps5-wikipedia/. 
  18. ↑ Clark, Mitchell (17 February 2021). "Dbrand’s matte black PS5 side panels are now available for both models" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/17/22288163/dbrand-playstation-5-digital-edition-black-side-panel-darkplates-available. 
  19. ↑ "Sony is working on a new PlayStation VR headset for PS5". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/playstation-vr-ps5-details-142756612.html. 
  20. ↑ McWhertor, Michael (23 February 2021). "Sony announces PlayStation 5 VR headset" (in en). Polygon. https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/23/22296995/ps5-vr-headset-release-date-virtual-reality. 
  21. ↑ "Introducing the next generation of VR on PlayStation". PlayStation.Blog. 23 February 2021. https://blog.playstation.com/2021/02/23/introducing-the-next-generation-of-vr-on-playstation/. 
  22. ↑ "Sony's PS5 outstrips predecessor with 10 million units sold since Nov launch". finance.yahoo.com. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sonys-ps5-outstrips-predecessor-10-130349618.html. 
  23. ↑ Warren, Tom (28 July 2021). "Sony has sold 10 million PS5 consoles" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/28/22597784/sony-ps5-playstation-5-sales. 
  24. ↑ Haske, Steve (8 September 2021). "PlayStation CEO nixes free cross-gen PS5 upgrades for good" (in en-us). Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/09/sony-caves-on-free-horizon-sequel-next-gen-upgrade-but-its-the-last-time/. 
  25. ↑ Phillips, Tom (8 November 2021). "PlayStation hackers claim major PS5 breakthrough" (in en). Eurogamer. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-08-playstation-hackers-claim-major-ps5-breakthrough. 
  26. ↑ Gartenberg, Chaim (8 November 2021). "A pair of PS5 hacks could be the first steps towards jailbreaking Sony’s latest console" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/8/22770300/ps5-playstation-5-root-keys-debug-menu-hacks-exploits-jailbreak-sony. 
  27. ↑ "Hackers Appear One Step Closer To Jailbreaking The PS5" (in en-us). Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/hackers-appear-one-step-closer-to-jailbreaking-the-ps5-1848015836. 
  28. ↑ Deakin, Daniel R.. "PlayStation 5 jailbreak seems inevitable as double hack reveals PS5 root keys and debug settings" (in en). Notebookcheck. https://www.notebookcheck.net/PlayStation-5-jailbreak-seems-inevitable-as-double-hack-reveals-PS5-root-keys-and-debug-settings.577947.0.html. 
  29. ↑ a b c d e "Unveiling New Details of PlayStation 5: Hardware Technical Specs [UPDATED"]. PlayStation.Blog. 18 March 2020. https://blog.playstation.com/2020/03/18/unveiling-new-details-of-playstation-5-hardware-technical-specs/. Retrieved 24 October 2020. 
  30. ↑ a b c "Official Teardown Gives Unexpected Look Into PS5". Hackaday. 7 October 2020. https://hackaday.com/2020/10/07/official-teardown-gives-unexpected-look-into-ps5/. Retrieved 24 October 2020. 
  31. ↑ Pires, Francisco (16 September 2021). "Sony Releases Aftermarket PS5 SSD Under the Nextorage Brand" (in en). Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/sony-releases-aftermarket-ps5-ssd-under-the-nextorage-brand. 
  32. ↑ Orland, Kyle (11 November 2020). "The PlayStation 5 has a hidden Web browser; here's how to find it". Ars Technica. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  33. ↑ Mitchell, Keith (December 01, 2020). "PlayStation 5 Fan Lottery Responsible for Noisier Consoles" (in en). Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/playstation-5-fan-lottery-responsible-for-noisier-consoles. 
  34. ↑ Cunningham, Andrew (10 September 2021). "Further testing shows new PS5’s smaller, lighter heatsink keeps console cooler" (in en-us). Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/09/further-testing-shows-new-ps5s-smaller-lighter-heatsink-keeps-console-cooler/. 
  35. ↑ Good, Owen S. (2 November 2020). "Here's how the PS5's 'adaptive triggers' work". Polygon. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  36. ↑ Hollister, Sean (7 February 2021). "How Sony put 40,000 PlayStation symbols under your fingertips" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2021/2/7/22269634/how-sony-designed-ps5-dualsense-playstation-symbol-microtexture. 
  37. ↑ "Sony Sued For Not Honoring Warranty Agreements on Defective PS5 Controllers" (in en-us). Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/sony-sued-for-not-honoring-warranty-agreements-on-defec-1846284638. 
  38. ↑ Byford, Sam (2021-06-23). "How to update your PS5 controller" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/22539827/ps5-playstation-controller-how-to-update-dualsense. 
  39. ↑ Shilov, Anton (December 28, 2020). "Sony's PlayStation 5 Controller Now Works With Linux" (in en). Tom's Hardware. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/sonys-playstation-5-controller-can-now-be-used-with-linux. 
  40. ↑ "What’s the Deal with HDMI 2.1?" (in en-AU). Kotaku Australia. 16 February 2021. https://www.kotaku.com.au/2021/02/what-is-hdmi-2-1-and-why-is-it-important/. 
  41. ↑ Lynch, Gerald (September 19, 2020). "What does the PS5 HD Camera accessory do, and should you buy it?" (in en). TechRadar. https://www.techradar.com/news/what-does-the-ps5-hd-camera-accessory-do-and-should-you-buy-it. 
  42. ↑ Artaius, James (November 12th, 2020). "PlayStation 5 HD Camera: why you need the PS5 camera for your console" (in en). digitalcameraworld. https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/playstation-5-hd-camera-why-you-need-the-ps5-camera-for-your-console. 
  43. ↑ "PS5 HD camera Official HD camera for PS5". PlayStation. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
  44. ↑ Webster, Andrew (11 November 2020). "PS5 media remote hands-on: simple, streamlined, safe" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/21559280/ps5-media-remote-hands-on-youtube-netflix-disney-plus-spotify. 
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