What will the PS5 look like? It's a question we won't know the answer to until sometime next year, but where's the harm in having a good guess? European retail chain MediaMarkt Saturn has taken a stab at producing a concept for Sony's next-gen machine, and you can see the results for yourself in the above video (thanks, LetsGoDigital).
The retailer's PlayStation 5 concept looks significantly different from what we know the dev kit to look like, as it should; the final product is going to be much better looking than that monstrosity. The short clip showing off the hardware cites some info we already know about, such as the built-in SSD, ray tracing, and the controller's haptic feedback. However, it also makes its own suggestions about some neat features for the PS5.
For example, MediaMarkt Saturn suggests the possibility of wireless charging by placing the PS5 controllers on top of the console. How about a touchscreen built into the pad, something that was rumoured a while ago? It also mentions the possibility of backwards compatibility with all PlayStation games and systems, which would be amazing, but is probably unrealistic.
This concept is mostly just for fun, but it's not bad. We're sure the real PS5 will look completely different, and some of the features dreamed up here may not be included in the final design. What do you think of MediaMarkt Saturn's effort? Will the PS5 look anything like this? Would you be happy if it did? Tell us what you think the console will look like in the comments below.
[source youtube.com, via nl.letsgodigital.org]
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Ohh I really like the wireless charging, that's really cool. Not a bad console design, I wouldn't mind it.
Looks like a futuristic suitcase. Possibly Mark Cerny's suitcase.
I really like it. Hope to turn off controller light with new model, even if it has wireless charging.
I think the box will need much more vents than that. I really don’t see them putting a touchscreen on the controller, it seems like a unnecessary expense for a feature that will probably be rarely utilised and an extra battery drain.
I like the wireless charging idea though, seems feasible and useful.
Wireless charging would be neat, it was a real game-changer when I got my new phone recently.
Oh boy! Another black box! Just what I always wanted!
@BearsEatBeets it's been confirmed the new dual shock will have improved battery life. Also for psvr to be fully compatible the ds5 needs the light and gyros from the ds4. So I think it will be almost the same with hair triggers on L2 and R2 and a small 480p display - games designers can choose what is shown, if anything at all. Maybe a hotkey for a map screen or health display etc.
Give me that wireless charging! Also a better battery life on DS5 controller. Something in between the DS3 and DS4 controller would be perfect.
As for backwards compatibility. I would only really care for full BC with PS4 games. I'm still rocking my 60gb PS3 and it plays my PS1 and PS2 games just fine still!
@BearsEatBeets Agreed. Plus it would drive the price up for the console, let alone just buying one separately would be more than the $50-$60 price tag for a DS4 to begin with. Longer battery life is more important.
Wireless charging is slow so it's not a big feature for me, I do want 5inch screen on ds5, it will be cool if I can play games on ds5 with playstation now.
@wiiware or would u just rather have a new handheld? A five inch screen would make for a pretty gigantic controller...
Hm, needs more fighter jet air vents. I liked the wild design of the devkit, but it’s probably too radical for widespread adoption.
I feel the battery issues on the DS4 is people not charging them after use. Wireless charging is the answer to insure every time you pick up the DS4 its fully charged. I use the Nyko charger that has a contact charging dongle. I never have to worry about plugging in my DS4. Just sitting my DS4 down starts it charging. No fiddling to plug in anything. I have only had to switch to my second DS4 twice in my 5 years of owning it.
Dust filters screens on air intake are needed! Its best to stop dust before it enters the inside of the console. Most PC cases have them today. Dust inside causes overheating and failure of many consoles. I open mine and clean the inside every 6 months. Its just so much easier to remove a dust screen on the outside and clean it when needed.
Nice. I think a smaller screen and much more ventilation though.
I can't even begin to describe all the Fs I don't give about the PS5's looks. All I care about is specs and heating issues. It can look like an X-box original for all I care.
Is it strong? Can it stay cool? Is the fan quiet? Those are the important questions, what's inside.
Stop focusing on the cover, and focus on the book.
Wireless charging would be welcome.
What does that guy say at the 7 second mark!?!? Potty mouth.
@ellsworth004 With switch lite priced at $200 with mario, zelda, and pokemon available for it, I don't think sony can make portables system compelling enough to stand out in the market. Ds5 with screen or ds5 pro priced at $150-$200 with screen and mobile cpu (for playing indie gaming natively or streaming psnow games) is a safer bet I think.
Love wireless charging, though I hope the screen in controller rumors aren't true :/
@JohnKarnes Bit with dust filters your choking the system of air anyway you see with or without them. That's the problem and always has been with console systems you can vacuum the dust in the outside but time shows people can't be bothered until something happens
I like the Wireless charge but not sure about the touch screen in the controller or only USB-C
Good thing that is just someones idea cos damn that is fugly. I would be up for wireless charging but not on top of the console as that would lead to scratches and so on. Plus that one would cook its self within a week.
I'm amazed how many people want wireless charging. Personally I'm against it from an eco perspective. A lot of the charge is wasted and doesn't get into the item being charged. Hardly good for the environment or your pocket.
@JoeBlogs As far as a I know, the name of the company is MediaMarktSaturn Retail Group yet both outlets are still running side by side in certain countries. This is the case currently in Germany.
It's a bit like the EB Game merger or the EB Game Gamestation merger in the UK. Separate outlets were still running together for a while.
@Heavyarms55 Who cares about what the box looks like? It's the games that matter.
Wireless charging seems swell and all but i dont like the look of a screen in my controller the DS4 already wastes alot of battery even if you dim the bright settings to low it only lasts 4 hours or so
A screen on DS5 is gonna waste the battery alot faster
doesn't really matter to me because i'm always connecting my controller to the Ps4.
I think the wireless charging is decent what we need tbh save the wires and just put it down and it starts. The touchscreen for me would be a great edition maybe put a open world map on it on your current position, maybe questions you can answer on it, play small puzzles on it when playing certain games to solve things, the possibilities are endless with that although battery life wouldn't be good if using it constantly but maybe the ability to put the screen to sleep if there was an option you chose not to use it in a game then you just tap the screen to wake then pause the game maybe, would save battery. Maybe a trade agreement where when the battery starts to wear over a certain amount of time you will be able to trade to get discount for a new one and they just refurbish the controller to sell at a lower price, drive sales and also the consumer wont lose out if they were to be expensive. Maybe make it an additional controller you can buy at launch incase they just put a standard DS5 in the box, just a few things I think would be great, options for us the gamers is always great.
Don’t care what it looks like, all I want from PS5 is a decent feckin battery in the DS5! SONY ARE YOU LISTENING?
@Dodoo I highly doubt it. Perhaps you should contact them directly.
That looks rubbish really :-/ Hopefully SONY will bring out something that looks better than that. That just looks boring. I want the 'V' shape one
@Eldritch Wireless by using contact points on the controller and charging dock. So you don't have to fiddle with lining up the USB port to a plug in type charger. Just like the old wireless home phones.
@JohnKarnes Ah. Ok, thanks. I thought they meant the coil system where you can pretty much just place it within a certain area to charge.
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