The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is Sony's ninth-generation home video game console, succeeding the PlayStation 4. It was released on November 12, 2020, in regions including Australia, Japan, North America, and New Zealand, with a wider global release on November 19, 2020.
The PS5 launched in two models:
- Standard Edition: Equipped with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive.
- Digital Edition: Lacks a disc drive, relying solely on digital downloads.
Key features include:
- Ultra-fast SSD: Significantly reduced load times.
- Ray tracing support: Enhanced visual realism.
- DualSense controller: Advanced haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
- Backward compatibility: Supports most PlayStation 4 games.