Here are everything we know so far on PlayStation 5 (PS5), the next generation console - Specs & features, release date, upcoming new games, backwards compatibility, and more!
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Basic Information On PlayStation 5
| Release Date | Holiday, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Official Site | TBD |
| Price | TBD |
Upcoming PlayStation 5 Games
Godfall
| Release Date | Holiday, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Official Site | Godfall Official Site |
| Price | TBD |
Godfall is the first PlayStation 5 game announced at The Game Awards 2019. It is a third-person fantasy looter-slasher focused on melee combat. Developer is Counterplay Games and Gearbox.
Read More On Godfall's Latest NewsPlayStation 5 Specs & Features
Key 5 Hardware Features
During the Sony CES Press Conference, Sony Interactive Entertainment president CEO Jim Ryan has briefly explained the key hardware features such high speed SSD, 3D audio, ultra HD Blu-ray, and brand new controller with haptics and adaptive trigger buttons.
New Controller Allows More Immersive Gameplay
▲The picture above is PS4 controller, Dualshock 4
The controller of PS5 will have 2 new features; Haptic technology and Adaptive Triggers.
Haptic Technology
With new haptic technology on the controller, the player can feel the sense of touch more realistically. For example, you can feel the difference between the car smashing into the wall and football player tackling the opponent.
Adaptive Triggers
The new Adaptive Triggers gives the sense of resistance on L2 R2 button in certain situation. For example, the triggers become hard to press when you are climbing the steep mountain with your car.
Faster Game Processing
According to the Sony IR Day 2019 document, the speed of starting the game gets 10 times faster on PS5 compared to PS4 Pro. PS5 will install high speed SSD which allows to read data much faster than HDD. It also saves more electricity as well.
More Beautiful Graphic
They've also introduced Ray Tracing technology which displays the reflection of the light and allows more realistic graphics to realize. Check the video above to see how Unreal Engine uses this technology to beautifully display the reflection on the Stormtrooper's helmet.
PlayStation 5 Backwards Compatibility
The official press release has announced that there will be backwards compatibility on PS5, allowing you to play PS4 games on the latest console.
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