The new PS5 will set you back R9,999.99 (and other things you need to know)
The best games lineup in PlayStation history is coming to PS5, including Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Demon's Souls.
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Launching on 19 November and just in time for Christmas the PS5 will launch in SA and the rest of the world, including Europe, Middle East, South America, Asia all at the same time.
Price
The PS5 Digital Edition will be available for a recommended retail price (RRP) of R9,999.99 and PS5 with an Ultra HD Blu-ray™ disc drive will be available for an RRP of R11,999.99. Pre-orders will be available starting today at select retailers.
Updates
Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed new updates to the PS5™ game portfolio, including Final Fantasy XVI, Fortnite, Hogwarts Legacy, and a new God of War title.
The tech stuff
Both PS5 models use the same custom processor with integrated CPU and GPU for high-fidelity graphics up to 4K, as well as the same ultra-high speed SSD with integrated I/O that will deliver lightning-fast loading.
Both PS5 models also offer a deepened sense of immersion through the DualSense wireless controller and 3D audio capabilities, so players will enjoy the same transformative gameplay experiences regardless of which PS5 they choose.
“Since we first announced our next generation console last year, we have received astounding support from developers and gaming fans all around the world, and it’s truly humbling,” said Jim Ryan, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. “Now we are just a couple of months away from launching PS5, which will offer a new generation of experiences that go beyond players’ expectations of how games can look, feel, sound, and play. We can’t wait for our fans to experience for themselves the incredible speed, the heightened immersion and the breathtaking games on PS5 when we launch this November.”
Games
Adding to its growing games portfolio, SIE unveiled several new titles coming to PS5, including:
Devil May Cry 5™ Special Edition (Capcom)
Final Fantasy XVI (Square Enix)
Five Nights at Freddy’s Security Breach (Steel Wool Studios and ScottGames)
Hogwarts Legacy (Warner Bros. Games)
A new God of War title (Santa Monica Studio)
With titles such as Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and Demon’s Souls, the breadth of unique gaming experiences coming to PS5 represent the best lineup in PlayStation history. Exclusive titles from SIE Worldwide Studios will be priced at launch from R1,299.99 on PS5.
What about the PS4?
To support the PlayStation®4 community as they transition to the next generation when they’re ready, SIE will launch PS4™ versions of a few exclusive titles: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sackboy A Big Adventure, and Horizon Forbidden West. While these three games were designed to take advantage of PS5 and its unique next-gen features like the ultra-high speed SSD and DualSense controller, PS4 owners will also be able to enjoy these experiences when they launch. The PS4 digital versions of launch games include a free upgrade on both PS5 consoles, while the PS4 disc versions of these games include a free upgrade on the PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-Ray disc drive.
In addition, SIE revealed the PlayStation Plus Collection, a curated lineup of PS4 games that defined the generation, which will be available to PS Plus members to download and play on PS5. The PS Plus Collection features critically acclaimed games, including Batman™ Arkham Knight, Bloodborne, Fallout 4, God of War, Monster Hunter: World, Persona 5 and many more.
Accessories
There are the prices for the following accessories that will launch alongside the PS5 console:
DualSense™ Wireless Controller (standalone) – R1,499.99 (RRP)
PULSE 3D™ wireless headset – with 3D audio support and dual noise-cancelling microphones R2,199.99 (RRP)
HD Camera – with dual 1080p lenses for gamers to broadcast themselves along with their epic gameplay moments R1,299.99 (RRP)
Media Remote – to navigate movies and streaming services with ease R699.99 (RRP)
DualSense™ Charging Station – to conveniently charge two DualSense Wireless Controllers R699.99 (RRP)
PlayStation 5 Launch Day Games from SIE Worldwide Studios
Astro’s Playroom (Japan Studio) – pre-installed on PS5
Demon’s Souls (Bluepoint Games / Japan Studio) – R1,399.99 (RRP)
Destruction AllStars (Lucid Games / XDEV) – R1,399.99 (RRP)
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Insomniac Games) – R1,299.99 (RRP)
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition (Insomniac Games) – R1,399.99 (RRP)
Sackboy A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital / XDEV) – R1,299.99 (RRP)
PlayStation®5 Specifications
| CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2” |
| 8 Cores / 16 Threads | |
| Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz | |
| GPU | AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine |
| Ray Tracing Acceleration | |
| Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS) | |
| System Memory | GDDR6 16GB |
| 448GB/s Bandwidth | |
| SSD | 825GB |
| 5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw) | |
| Optical Drive | Ultra HD Blu-ray (66G/100G) ~10xCAV
BD-ROM (25G/50G) ~8xCAV BD-R/RE (25G/50G) ~8xCAV DVD ~3.2xCLV |
| PS5 Game Disc | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc |
| Video Out | HDMI™ OUT port Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1) |
| Audio | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech |
| Dimensions | PS5: Approx. 390mm x 104mm x 260mm (width x height x depth)
(excludes largest projection, excludes Base) PS5 Digital Edition: Approx. 390mm x 92mm x 260mm (width x height x depth) (excludes largest projection, excludes Base) |
| Weight | PS5: 4.5kg
PS5 Digital Edition: 3.9kg |
| Power | PS5: 350W
PS5 Digital Edition: 340W |
| Input/Output | USB Type-A port (Hi-Speed USB)
USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) x2
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| Networking | Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth® 5.1 |
DualSense™ Wireless Controller Specifications
| Dimensions | Approx. 160mm x 66mm x 106mm (excludes largest projection) (width x height x depth) | |
| Weight | Approx. 280g | |
| Buttons | PS button, Create button, Options button,
Directional buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), R1/L1 button, R2/L2 button (with Trigger Effect) Left stick / L3 button, Right stick / R3 button, Touch Pad button, MUTE button |
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| Touch Pad | 2 Point Touch Pad, Capacitive Type, Click Mechanism | |
| Motion Sensor | Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope + three-axis accelerometer) | |
| Audio | Built-in Microphone Array, Built-in Mono Speaker, Stereo Headset Jack
Output : 48kHz/16bit, Input : 24kHz/16bit |
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| Feedback | Trigger Effect (on R2/L2 button), Vibration (haptic feedback by dual actuators), Indicators (Light bar / Player indicator / MUTE status) | |
| Ports | USB Type-C® port (Hi-Speed USB), Stereo Headset Jack, Charging Terminals | |
| Communication | Wireless | Bluetooth® Ver5.1 |
| Wired | USB connection (HID, Audio) | |
| Battery | Type | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Voltage | DC 3.65V | |
| Capacity | 1,560mAh | |
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