PlayStation 5
- Brand
- Sony
- Original Release Date
- November 19, 2020
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $399.99 (Digital Only), $499.99 (Disc Drive)
- Weight
- Digital Edition now weighs 3.4 kg & base version weighs 3.9 kg
The PlayStation 5 is a part of the ninth generation of consoles and features full backward compatibility with PlayStation 4 games. The console can output images at 4K resolution, with alternative options including 1440p at 120 frames per second for gameplay. This console also supports 3D audio, allowing headphones to be connected for simulated, spatially accurate audio.
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