Our Official Review of the Sony PlayStation 5

What's our thoughts on the Sony PlayStation 5?

Review Overview:
The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is Sony's latest addition to the PlayStation series, delivering a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the PS4. This next-generation console is designed to offer an immersive gaming experience with its powerful performance, high-speed SSD, and enhanced graphics. However, the PS5 does not feature a camera and its relatively high price might be a sticking point for some. Additionally, as a home console, the battery life of its controller, the DualSense, is a relevant point to consider.

Overall Score: 3.0/5

Price 3.0/5

Price: 3.5/5
The PlayStation 5 comes in at a steep price point, which can be a hurdle for some potential buyers. The standard edition retails at $499, while the digital edition costs $399. Although the cost is justified by the next-gen features it offers, it's still a significant investment.

Cameras 3.0/5

Camera: N/A
The PS5 itself does not come with a camera. However, Sony offers an HD camera accessory for the PS5, sold separately. It's important to note that PS5 does not support the old PS4 camera without an adapter.

Power 3.0/5

Power: 5/5
The PS5 truly shines in its power. Equipped with a custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU and 10.3 teraflop GPU, it provides a gaming experience like no other. It supports ray tracing, 3D audio, and 4K-TV gaming, and is capable of upscaling to 8K. The new SSD reduces loading times dramatically, making gameplay seamless.

Battery Life 3.0/5

Battery: 4/5
Rating the battery life pertains to the DualSense controller rather than the console itself. The controller battery life is decent and lasts about 12 hours

Monthly Price History

Below is our tracked data on how much it costs to buy this phone refurbished, and how much you can sell it for if you want quick cash. You can also compare selling options on our site.

Month	Buy Refurbished (GBP)	Sell for Cash (GBP)
April 2024	£350	£170
May 2024	£340	£165
June 2024	£330	£160
July 2024	£320	£158
August 2024	£310	£155
September 2024	£305	£152
October 2024	£300	£150
November 2024	£295	£148
December 2024	£290	£145
January 2025	£285	£140
February 2025	£280	£138
March 2025	£275	£135

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