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PlayStation 5
Released:2020
Acquired:2024
Architecture:64 bit
Generation:9th
Hardware specs
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | 8-core AMD Zen 2 64-bit, 3.5 GHz variable |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 2 36 CU, 10.28 TFLOPS |
| System RAM | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Audio | Tempest 3D AudioTech, 7.1 surround |
| Storage | Custom NVMe SSD 825 GB |
| Video Output | HDMI 2.1, 4K/8K support |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
Trivia & Fun Facts
- If you look closely at the white "wings" (plates) of the console and the back of the DualSense controller, you’ll see a tiny texture. It’s actually composed of thousands of microscopic Square, Triangle, Circle, and Cross symbols. This was a secret detail added by the designers to make the surface "grippy" and uniquely Sony.
- The DualSense controller replaced standard "rumble" with voice-coil actuators. This allows you to feel the "grittiness" of sand, the pitter-patter of rain, or the tension of a bowstring through the triggers. It’s widely considered the biggest innovation of this generation.
- The PS5 is officially the largest home games console ever released (in terms of volume). Its "V-shaped" cooling vent at the top is a subtle nod to the Roman numeral for 5 (V).