A longtime PlayStation fan, I had been putting off getting a PS5 until the three following milestones occurred:
1) a reduction in size of the console
2) a reduction in the price of the console
3) a reduction in the price of games for the console
I thought that the introduction of the PS5 Slim last fall would spur my purchase, but Sony didn't cut the price, and even older PS5 games were still selling for $70.
But finally, during the Days of Play event this spring, Sony knocked $50 off the console's price -- I didn't want the Spiderman or COD bundles, not my favorite games -- and I decided to act. Four years is a LONG time to wait to play a new R&C title, after all!
So here are my thoughts on the PS5, now that's in my house:
1) Setup is remarkably easy, including wirelessly transferring game save information from a PS4. It did take me a while to figure out how to turn off the female voice heralding all my actions (under Accessibility options).
2) The PS5 runs like a champ. So far, I have not been aware of any fan noises or clouds of warm air exhaust spewing out.
3) The DualSense controllers had weaker rumble than I expected. It turns out that the rumble motors default to the "weak" setting if you have the controller's microphone enabled. I turned off the mike, and the rumble was back at full force, but with more finesse than that experienced with the PS4's DUALSHOCK controllers. If I'm not mistaken, the precision of the DS controller actually seems to improve my game scores...
4) The new user interface is kind of a mess. In particular, leaving the POWER button off the Home page was a boneheaded move. One of my first issues with the new console was -- how do I turn this bloody beast OFF??? I wish that the controller battery gauge was on the Home page as well.
5) It was a brilliant idea making the disk drive detachable. The one problem I had with my PS4 involved the machine's failure to read disks after a few years, which I am guessing was an issue of a dirty reading head; I sent the console to Sony to be fixed, and it came back working perfectly in one week. Now I assume I can just repair or replace the removable drive without sending in the entire console for repair...
6) Now that the PS5 packs 1 TB of memory, I was wondering how soon I would need to add more memory. Currently, I have plenty of memory to switch back and forth between a number of games, including Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart, plus several from the PS4, including WRC Generations, Far Cry 6, and Resident Evil 4, as well as the Pinball Arcade. One good reason I wanted the disk version of the PS5 was to minimize the size of game downloads to preserve memory.
7) The audio/video performance of the PS5 to play back DVD's and Blu-Rays is outstanding. And I was happy to find that the excellent Bluetooth PDP media controller I got for the PS4 works with the PS5 as well. Yea -- that made me feel better about spending $30 for the PS5's vertical stand instead!
8) And some of the PS5 titles are FINALLY coming down in price: Rift Apart and the latest Star Wars game, for example -- two AAA titles -- are now available for a far more affordable $30.
So if you have been putting off upgrading to a PS5, it may be time at last to make the move, provided you can catch a special promotion.
And to those who say, "Game consoles' days are numbered," I say -- as long as many of us prefer to play games sitting on a couch, enveloped in booming 3D sound and watching our dazzling big-screen TV's -- long live PlayStation consoles -- especially those that serve as a 2-in-1 machine, with built-in (or detachable) disk drives that also play DVD's and BR's!
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As a 33 year old pc guy, Im impressed.
So I usually play on PC. I have a 4070ti, r9 5900x, 32gb ram, 1ms gaming monitor... all the stuff.I got this console to be able to more casually game in my living room with the family. I also, for some reason, tend to like playing MMO games more on a console vs my pc.The ps+ EXTRA is the minimum Id go as far as ps+ goes. You got a huge library of great games for a low yearly/monthly cost. Its crazy how many games I have lined up Im gonna play simply because of how many I can play!The console itself has good graphic quality as well. Its basically running a nvidia 2070 but the optimization in most titles is far better than pc. Of course you sacrifice some bells and whistles in the graphics and fps department but the smoothness of most titles I have played has been much better than my pc.Also, most titles that support 120hz on the ps5 run amazing! I have been playing Resident Evil 3 (free on ps+ extra or above) and it simply looks amazing! Now RE3 has either a 60hz/fps RAY TRACING graphics option whichs looks amazing, but I opt for the "performance" option which enables the 120hz/fps gaming, just without ray tracing. You lose a little bit of the prettieness but you gain that smooth 100+fps on average. It makes gaming on a console/tv so much more enjoyable coming from a pc!For the cost vs what you get, I am very impressed. 10 years ago the gap was much wider from pc to console but now a days its worth another look for more casual gaming vs high fps competative pc gaming. Each has its own lane. But so far Im loving relaxing in my recliner playing casual, amazing games on my ps5!The ONLY issue is the disc drive is a bit loud. It creates a lot of reverberations which get noisy while a disc is spinning up. Usually the disc stops spinning after like 10-20 seconds so not a huge deal. However, its normal. Theyre supposed to sound that way. So its not a defect.Hope this review helps someone!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
The installation process was straightforward, and once connected, the disc drive integrated seamlessly with my PS5 Digital Edition. It provides the flexibility to enjoy physical game discs, which I missed with the all-digital version.
One of the standout features is its quiet operation. During regular gameplay, the drive is almost silent, allowing for an immersive gaming experience without distraction. The only time it produces noticeable noise is during the installation of a game, which is brief and not overly intrusive.
The build quality is robust, matching the sleek aesthetics of the PS5 console itself. It’s compact yet sturdy, ensuring it doesn't take up much space while still being durable enough for frequent use.
In summary, this disc drive has significantly enhanced my PS5 experience. It’s reliable, quiet, and worth every penny for the added versatility it brings. I highly recommend this product to any PS5 Digital Edition owner looking to expand their gaming library with physical discs.
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As an avid gamer, I was thrilled to find the Disc Drive for PS5 Digital Edition Consoles (Slim) on Amazon. This addition to my setup has proven to be an excellent investment.Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
The installation process was straightforward, and once connected, the disc drive integrated seamlessly with my PS5 Digital Edition. It provides the flexibility to enjoy physical game discs, which I missed with the all-digital version.
One of the standout features is its quiet operation. During regular gameplay, the drive is almost silent, allowing for an immersive gaming experience without distraction. The only time it produces noticeable noise is during the installation of a game, which is brief and not overly intrusive.
The build quality is robust, matching the sleek aesthetics of the PS5 console itself. It’s compact yet sturdy, ensuring it doesn't take up much space while still being durable enough for frequent use.
In summary, this disc drive has significantly enhanced my PS5 experience. It’s reliable, quiet, and worth every penny for the added versatility it brings. I highly recommend this product to any PS5 Digital Edition owner looking to expand their gaming library with physical discs.
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