Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) 825GB

Sony PlayStation 5 Console 825GB (Disc Edition)

The console that defined the current generation. The PS5 pairs raw performance with hardware features that genuinely change how games feel, rather than simply making them sharper.

An ultra-high-speed SSD with integrated I/O and a custom decompressor achieves raw read bandwidth of 5.5GB/s, collapsing load times from minutes to a few seconds and letting developers build worlds that stream in as fast as you can move through them. The custom AMD Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU handle ray-traced lighting, reflections and shadows, 4K HDR output, and frame rates up to 120fps with 120Hz support on a compatible display. Tempest 3D AudioTech places sound positionally around you through headphones or TV speakers. The disc drive also plays 4K UHD Blu-ray.

The included DualSense wireless controller is where the generational jump is most obvious. Haptic feedback via dual actuators conveys texture and impact far more precisely than conventional rumble, while adaptive triggers add variable resistance to L2 and R2. A built-in microphone handles chat without a headset.

Backwards compatibility covers the vast majority of the PS4 library, with Game Boost delivering faster, smoother frame rates in many titles. Astro’s Playroom comes pre-installed and remains the best demonstration of what the DualSense can do.

In the box

• PlayStation 5 console (disc edition), 825GB
• DualSense wireless controller and USB charging cable
• HDMI cable, power cord, console base
• Astro’s Playroom (pre-installed)