You can easily align the clips with the ends of the pattern and press it on. There are some PlayStation controller symbols: the square, circle, triangle and cross. Putting it on horizontally is the easy way. The PS5 comes with a stand that supports it either vertically or horizontally. On the back, there are two more USB Type-A ports alongside an Ethernet jack, HDMI 2.1 output, the power jack and a lock slot. The latter is a nice touch to futureproof the system, especially with more and more USB-C drives and other accessories coming out, and it's something the Xbox Series X doesn't offer. The front features just two ports: a USB 3.1 Type-A port and Type-C port. This seems like a bit of a missed opportunity for full-on PC-style RGB, but instead it's the only thing about the design that's subtle. It turns yellow in sleep mode and turns white when the system is running. When you turn the system on, blue lighting on the edges of the system reflects off the white walls, which is kind of neat. Both side panels can be removed for cleaning and some upgrades (see below), and I would not at all be surprised to see an ecosystem of alternate color side panels. The left side panel has the PlayStation logo cut out, showing the black from the system housing in the middle. We're reviewing the version with the disc drive, and it sort of just juts out, which isn't kind to the symmetry at the top. The bread in this sandwich are two white plastic covers that start flush with the system and ultimately curve upwards like a blooming flower or a popped collar. It's also where the power and eject button (on the model with a disc drive) are, and PS4 owners will be happy to know they are meaningfully separated and are different sizes. It's glossy and picks up lots of fingerprints. The meat is a black plastic housing for all of the components. The whole design is sort of like a sandwich. On November 12, 2020, the review was updated with more impressions on the UI as well as the PS5's media offerings. From day one, the PlayStation 5 looks like another system laser-focused on the best gaming experience in a console.Įditor's note: This review was originally published on Novemwith pre-launch access to the system. The DualSense, Sony's new controller, has a ton of potential when it comes to storytelling and interactivity, as long as it can get developer support.Īnd of course, we tested the system to see just how games run. And while the 8-core/16-thread CPU and AMD RDNA 2-based GPU may be slightly behind the Xbox Series X in specs on paper, it has a stronger launch library, bolstered by exclusive games like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Sackboy: A Big Adventure, though some will also come to PlayStation 4 if you're not ready to upgrade yet.īut there's also innovation in unexpected places. As the leader in the space (by sales, anyway), Sony has to keep up by delivering the best games in the best console experience.

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