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PlayStation 5: The Future of Console is Here

In the era we live in right now, it is hard to surprise people and this reveal knocked people out of their seat. Sony did just that during Sony’s: The Future of Gaming event on 11th

June. No more of PlayStation’s traditional black consoles like the three previous versions - welcome to a futuristic version of the next generation console with a sleek white and curvy design.

The futuristic aesthetic even trickles down to the accessories as well, especially the controller design. The entirety of the design reminds us a lot of Storm Troopers in Star Wars. Though, we can only imagine how the back looks like as it was not shown in the reveal.

Much like the revamped design, the internal specification of PS5 features a custom 8 Core AMD Zen 2 CPU clocked at 3.5GHz (variable frequency) which has four times faster data processing than the 8 Core Jaguar in PS4. Also, for an immersive gaming experience, PS5 has a custom GPU based on AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture hardware that promises 10.28 teraflops and 36 compute units clocked at 2.23GHz (also variable frequency). It is expected that the PS5 games will have a much better ray tracing, textures, bigger maps and more realism. Not forgetting the biggest technical update - the switch to SSD storage for the main memory drive which offers super fast loading time in game.

It does not stop there, Sony incorporates a sense of touch during gameplay. This is shown in a standalone trailer highlighting the DualSense Wireless controller which offers haptic feedback, adaptive RT2/LT2 triggers and motion sensor. Compared to the previous DualShock controller, allegedly, DualSense controllers by Ceaserlyn Jindan have more sensitive and varied vibration in reaction to different textures. For example, road texture in racing games. Adaptive RT2/LT2 triggers also means users will experience the tensions or resistance such as when drawing a bow or shooting arrows. Talk about immersive gaming!

Previously, PS4 consoles came only with a controller and earphone set, but the recent PS5 reveal features a new headset, HD camera, charging station and finally a remote controller. Now, the BIG question is how much does PS5 cost? Are the accessories included within the PS5 purchase or will it be sold separately?

Sony has been hush-hush with the pricing and judging by the looks, packed power and new accessories, the cost may be more expensive than PS4 starting at $499 to $1000. However, there is hope for a slightly cheaper version when Sony introduces the Digital Edition of the console, which is a great option for those who prefer less CD clutters - provided that you have a strong internet connection.

Release date? Sony has officially confirmed that the PS5 will release globally “in time for Holiday 2020”, so likely some time between October and December 2020. Fingers crossed, the PS5

would be affordably priced for us Malaysians. Images | Playstation.com