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.”

Capable of consistently high frame rates and improved graphical effects ; 2TB solid-state drive ; Supports Wi-Fi 7

Expensive ; Lacks an optical drive ; Only certain PS5 games take advantage of the extra power

The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is undeniably more powerful than the standard edition, but it costs significantly more and you'll only notice a difference with specific games optimized for it.

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.

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

Immersive controller ; Games load fast ; Runs quietly ; Improved user interface

It’s huge and unwieldy ; SSD expansion isn’t supported yet ; Nearly impossible to find one in stock

The PS5’s phenomenal controller takes the next-gen gaming experience to a whole new level

4K and 120fps gaming ; Super-fast SSD loading ; Novel UI and gameplay features ; Exceptional controller ; Speedy game downloads

Backwards compatibility disappoints

You can't have a PS5 review that doesn't mention the design; this console looks like nothing else and resembles a piece of sculpture. Like all art, it's perhaps a desired taste, but behind the look is a design that ensures silent running, cooling and...

, which offers slightly more power and works with four generations of Xbox games. But if you pick a PS5 up now, you’ll be treated to a true next-gen experience complete with advanced haptics, beautiful graphics and almost zero friction between you and...

Lightning-fast SSD ; New Control Center and Activity cards ; Solid launch lineup ; Efficient cooling and whisper-quiet fan ; DualSense is phenomenal

Only 825GB of storage ; A difficult to use base ; Dimensions are quite large

Sony took everything that made the PS4 great and doubled down to create a truly impressive console. The focus on immersion is immediately apparent with the DualSense controller, which is a standout accessory for the machine. From lightning-fast loading...

DualSense controller ; Excellent graphics delivery ; Real-time ray-tracing

No Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos ; Limited internal storage