PS5 Is Gorgeous in Person, There Are Surprising Features

My thoughts are the same as the Series X. design-wise, I think it looks A-okay, but the memes are damn funny.

@get2sammyb Hopefully there are some USB in the back like the PS4 has (or is that just the pro?)

@Blaster_master Calm down a bit mate. Looks are subjective I love it but it is clearly divisive. Also what how does the way it looks and the fact that it glows blue mean you're switching to Xbox and PC. BC is already confirmed why mention it again? Let's be honest here you were never really getting a PS5 if that's what turns you off it.

I’ll trust that it looks and feels better in person. Like Sammy, it’s growing on me more and more.

@get2sammyb would be nice to know if and how many are in the back.

Not what i had envisioned. But still looks good. Want to see the I/O Ports in the back and also a black version. Will wait for that

@blaster_master Just looking at your past comments, you were never going to buy a ps5 anyway.

@Blaster_master
I remember a time when conversations were friendly and less inflammatory and aggressive on this site.

You could just try and explain why you dislike the design in a mature way and maybe start an interesting debate, this isnt N4G for goodness sake.

For my part, I think it looks pretty cool but if I am honest, the consoles appearance is way down the list of priorities for the console.

It will always be about games for me, and seeing that Sony Show last night has me utterly pumped for the new console, Spidey, Horizon, Ratchet and Clank, GhostWire, Demon Souls and Little Devil Inside have me especially excited.

Love the look of the console. A surprising feature that would be cool is if the LED strips running down the length of the system could be user changeable to any colour you desired...

I'm very excited for the PlayStation 5 they showed off amazing exclusives, have a fantastic design in my opinion as it's aesthetics point towards Sony's focus on the future of gaming by leaning towards a futuristic design. It took a while but it was worth the wait in my opinion, just give me a price and a release date Sony and you have a fan for another generation.

@knight_spg I was thinking the exact same thing. if you could customize the LEDs or if they eventually sold a shell swap kit!

I was blown away, I loved it as soon as I saw it.

Sony did something really brave and gutsy, and I think they will benefit from that decision in the long run.

I see mostly positive comments and remarks, the memes and negativity like comment #2 is likely from people that had already decided what ‘camp’ they were in.

@get2sammyb the horizontal pic looks like it sits on the stand. So you may be able to run usb cables under it.

Well if @Blaster_master says it must be true. 🙄

@Enuo totally putting my Blue-Eyes pop next to it. Seto needs his trusty dragon.

@Blaster_master design wise its nice to have something different to a black box which consoles have been for a while now.

While BC is appreciated its not going to sell consoles as well as new IPs or games. Why would i pay money for a next gen machine whose main selling point is backwards compatibility while ive got my PS4?

Ive always bought PlayStation due to the more diverse first party offerings but doesn't mean I think Xbox is trash. They have alway been good consoles but this whole flame war between fanboys is way too toxic these days. Just play games on whatever device you want and be happy

@get2sammyb Whether we want it or not, USB-C is the future. It is bidirectional, can transfer more power and transfer data a faster.

Almost all major phone/laptop maker is jumping onto the ISB-C train

Design is fine, color scheme is terrible.

It's apparantly huge too.
Honestly... i just wish they gave us an all black option.

With my saws and some black paint i might be able to make it look pretty.

I am curious about the other designs that this design won over at the big meeting Sony had for deciding on a design.

@Blaster_master. The?x box looks like 🗑 trash.are you smoking on something.you should switch to x box.you will be?missed🤔😴😱😒😳.word up son

@Danloaded hes a x box fanboy who wants attention.dont pay him no mind.people always?complaining about nothing.i dont like the design of the x box.word up son

@Blaster_master say no to drugs man.because youre not making a damn sense.whathever you getting high on.pushsquare dont want that.word up son

I still can’t get behind the looks. I hope there is a bundle version within the first year that is at least mostly black.

That said... hope that blue light all over the thing can be disabled via some control panel. Thing reminds me of one of those AlienWare kewl d00d computer cases.

TLDR: give me an all black version with no lit-up-the-room-LED.

@Blaster_master you've got your attention for the day so crawl back under your bridge.

People complain when a console looks ordinary and when it looks bizarre. People complain that the look of the console doesn't matter yet Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo spend millions on their design. My concern is the size of PS5. 38cm in length or height by some estimations. It seems big for the sake of being different. Microsoft have tried to make the smallest console possible with the highest power possible since Xbox One S. Also, as some others have pointed out, the PS5 Digital Edition looks like it was the main design and the Blu-ray version was thought of later.

@Danloaded I agree with you to an extent but BC was a massive thing for PS fans when PS2 and PS3 were released. But as soon as Sony said they weren't interested in BC anymore, those same fans declared their dislike. Microsoft and Nintendo have proven that gamers do want to play legacy titles. Something which Sony is now scrambling to do with PS5. Uncharted 4, Horizon, TLOU and God Of War won't become disgusting and unplayable just because PS5 launches will it?

"it’s something they’ll want to show off"

Yeah, keep telling yourself that 🤦‍♂️

@Agramonte cool looking for a fan might grab it to match my room with the PS5 where you get that from?

My god, that's some cheap PR bullshat.

@Agramonte how’d you get it early brah?

@David187 I can’t tell if you being serious or not 😃

My cousin in Madrid WhatsApp it to me when I sent him this article link. I can ask him, but chances are he found it online.

@TheLoCoRaven yeah, it is the unannounced “Pro” version I think 😉

Exactly what I thought. Sone pictures dont do it justice really.

@get2sammyb
Sureley there must be more USB ports on the back, right? I need multiple USB ports. 1 for PSVR, 1 for wireless headphone dongle, 1 for external storage and another one to charge my controller.
The PS4 Pro has bareley enough USB ports as it is and i don't like having cables sticking out of the front at all times.

It looks super sexy and everything I can say is that if you don't like it you have a bad taste x)
Seriously though, I love it!

@Tharsman I'm sure just like the PS4 that they will release different colors and stuff. Also most likely they will let you turn off or down the lights like they did with the ds4 controller plus if the lights are the same as the ps4 they aren't really bright.

love the design , just hope it doesn't sound like an airplane taking off when I play videogames :/

I fell in love the very first moment I saw it during the presentation. Yes, I'm a bit concerned about the size of the console but I'm pretty certain that it's the price for cooling and being quiet. Speaking about the new Xbox, the form factor is reasonable - it is smaller than PS5, but it is really a "box" (read: thicker than PS5), and it has a fan on its top. Oh and I think that Xbox looks cool, but the PS5 looks way more interesting because... you know... that sci-fi look.
I am getting both consoles eventually, but the first one will be PS5. Maybe even at launch, have not decided yet...

By the way, the real design of the PS5 is thousand times better than any of the fan-made concepts. It can clearly be seen that the PS5 is a work of professional designers in symbiosis with technical experts. IMHO.

The responsible headline for this article would have been "'PS5 is Gorgeous in Person,' Says PS Marketing Head." Bit of a journalistic circle-jerk to leave that attribution out, though it's at least touched on in the article body.

It looks expensive, before the reveal I though ps5 will be $400-500, but now I think it will be $550-699 😅

Am I the only one to think it's a positive that PS5 is massive?
You dont want all that power in a tiny box, do you?

@JJ2
First some complained that the Pro was too small and overheated the system so the fan had to work too hard and sounded like a jetengine.
Now Sony built a bigger, more quiet machine (they claim) and now same persons state "it's too big and bulky"
You can never please "the internet".
Personally I'm glad it's kinda big. Loaded with great hardware and enough space inside for sufficient cooling. Plus it looks sleek as hell.
Imho. 🤓🎮

Happy with the design, finaly something less boring with Bit more design and a little more character.

I'm still not keen on the design, but I'll get used to it I guess. It doesn't really matter to me though, hardware visuals was never going to affect whether or not I purchase it anyway.

@Shepherd_Tallon. Haha you are right.but dont give up or delete your account.cant be afraid to call out the trolls.they are everywhere.and we as a PlayStation fan are the best since 1995.i been with PlayStation since day 1 .in September 9.1995.i aint afraid to call out the trolls.they want attention.word up son

@Shepherd_Tallon Thank You, I have seen the rise in trollish post here and have thought of just leaving myself. Maybe just follow the PlayStation Blog site. Glad to see that post was removed. I enjoy what the staff here at Push Square does for this site.

The will be a black console guys.. Of course there will. There's gonna be loads of variations there always has been. I can't wait too crack that box open and plug it in!

I can understand that it won’t be for everyone but Sony wanted to make a statement and I support it. It’s “gutsy” as they put it and when the blue pulsating lights slowly faded away on the livestream I was blown away. I honestly didn’t expect them to show it so that was a bonus. Like so many here, I’d probably prefer it in black but I’ll take it as it is. If it is a behemoth of a beast as some are suggesting then it’s all good. It might not take centre stage in my AV unit but I’m more interested in what it can do. If anything it paves the way for a better and brighter future and I for one, am all for evolution

@Shepherd_Tallon I like it. Good advice. Thanks!

Personally, I love how it looks. It's fresh and original and fair play for taking risks.

I Like the black and white combo with the blue LEDs. I feel most of this design is based on cooling...

Things might change over time, but I’m already set to buy most multi-plat games for XSX, a big shift for me from this gen.

Whenever I get the PS5 it will be mostly for exclusives and BC. That is making me think it would be most realistic for me to wait until the inevitable 3-year-in “slim” version, that hopefully will happen to come in black. By then most of the first party games shown in the show might actually be out, too.

@Shepherd_Tallon
I think a good advice.
Dont worry a bout trolls. Dont be what they want you to be. I actually find them funny, and the stealth trolls even more. Imagine real people wasting their lives doing that sht haha
Best to troll the trolls haha

@Enuo Hinestly, the memes have been great from both, I just want to see if sony embraces it, like Xbox did.

@HenrySugar Somebody photoshopped it in black and it looks great, in fact I think it looks better, especially the controller.

I still think it looks awful, and hope at they’ll release a version with a different color scheme (navy blue, gray or black instead of white could somewhat save it). It’ll be the ugliest thing in my tv section. I’m glad it at least can be put horizontally.

Personally I like it. Might have to shuffle a few things to fit it on my shelf, but as long as it's quiet I'm happy 😎

@Mega-Gazz just the pro has USB in the back

Does it play PS5 games? That's all I need to know...

It looks like one of the hundreds of hideous concept designs that have been on Google Images for years. Super super disappointed.

If you are buying a PS5 just to look at, there are probably cheaper ways to fill that space.

Lets just say I will be finding a way to keep it out of sight

Quite like the design (except for the USB being on the front), really like the blue lighting, and the larger size isn't an issue for my set up, but really not impressed with this seemingly only being available in white as I'd really much prefer it in black, so will likely end up waiting for a while on PS5 purchase for a black option or a limited edition in a darker colour. For me it will probably depend entirely on how soon after console release the Horizon and Ratchet&Clank sequels release too.

Surprising features, like a hair dryer attachment. These would have sold like hot cakes for the PS4

Have none of you seen the main official PS5 page? There's a black controller rotating that takes up most of the screen.... clearly and obviously, they are also releasing an all black one 👍🏻👍🏻

Would it be OK if I didn't like it and wanted to wait for the slim in a different color..?

Just tell me how it sounds, does it still sound like a jet engine

It'll be fine. Behind my TV.

@Beefy01
Sorry but that is not a black controller, check very VERY carefully and you'll see that is the white controller in a shadow.
And check this one out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucnCQ-jnmZ4
About 4 seconds in you will clearly see it's white. and look carefully at the end, white controller but in a shadow.
Edit: I just woke up and all, but hell, I just noticed this picture is actually on Push Square's front page hehe (Quiz pic)

It looks ok, i guess. The first thing I see when I look at it is dust trap; should keep the fans running at full tilt Maybe it will grow on me?

I hate to go all Type 0 Negative here but here goes: Black No 1 I like the design more and more. Happy that Dualsense gamepad will have the 3,5 mm jack. I'd hate to part ways with my HyperX Cloud Alpha headset

@MistressTonberry I hope we get a few awsome SE PS5 still love my MHW PS4 Pro edition. 😃

@Agramonte I think it looks cool just like with the slim PS3 i like more when i had. PS4 slim same thing

It looks so much nicer sideways. Stood up, it looks a bit weird, but on the side it looks pretty slick. Luckily, I never stand consoles up.

@__jamiie why do peoplecomplain about lame back compt who buys a new system to play old games if that's the case just keep your old ps4 and don't buy a ps5 or better yet what most people do get the new system and keep there old system to play old games.

@gollumb82 it does

@philly215a Lots of people value backwards compatibility and not everyone has the space for all the consoles they want to play. Plus, you can have enhanced graphics and framerates on old games.

I'm still holding on to the hope of PS3 compat. It would be nice to put away both the PS4 and PS3. Though existence of the Digital Edition puts a bummer on my hopes. Having said that, backwards compat on the physical media version would easily justify a $100 difference.

It looks ugly

There is a placeholder page up on the UK Amazon site. Obviously no price or pre-order yet, but they've got the range of peripherals on there: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08B4G9HH2

I'm tempted by the Pulse 3D headphones; I normally use 5.1 speakers, but from what Cerny said they might not fully support multi-channel surround sound at launch and the headphones do look nice. Controller dock looks good, too, and I assume that the new camera is a must-have for BC with PSVR (unless they include the bespoke PS4 AUX socket...).

It could be shaped like a neglected shed, I'm looking at my TV while playing, it's what's inside that counts people.

@TasteOfMetal i'm just happy that micro usb is gone, and i'm also happy that the controllers are finally using usb c for charging too.

I love it, personally. It's probably my favorite PlayStation system design yet. I thought the PS4 was rather bland looking.

Article heading says there are surprising features and then lists none of them

I personally love the design, it's quite a stark design compared to previous playstations. Usually consoles are just plain black and not really anything to write home about in regards to the actual look of it. But this is seriously different and unique, easily has its own visual language that makes it instantly recognisable among oyher systems and cuts a distinctive figure. Although, i will say that the design is not the most important part of the machine, it's how it handles games and the overall features that truly sell me. I'll be getting a series x in a couple of years anyway as i am looking forward to that aswell. But this is merely my opinion regarding the design, i completely understand that it's subjective and welcome different opinions.

I think, who cares? Personally it looks cheap and tacky but I'm still getting 2 at release because aesthetics mean literally nothing to me. I just hope it's cool and quiet.

@huyi Absolutely! MicroUSB is a very old standard and is inferior to USB-C in almost every way.

Me 15 years ago would have loved this design.

As a grown-ass adult who cares how his living space looks, however, I currently have no intention of bringing that tacky thing into my home. I really wanted to get a launch PS5, but I’m going to have to wait for the slim at this rate.

@Shepherd_Tallon Hi there friend. I agree completely with you on this matter. One of the reasons I decided to become an official member of this site is the great Pushsquare staff and the people here who I belive most (if not all) of them are Playstation fans. There is no need to hate on something you don´t like. But sadly, such individuals exist and we have to deal with them, by ignoring them as much as possible. Since I joined this gaming site I have found some good peole here in this community and reading the different opinions in the comments is great. And as a gaming fan, I apreciate that very much. Cheers, stay safe and happy gaming to us all

@Sad_But_True I played ever great game on PS4 that I liked sir but I digress I owned every ps and Xbox console that came out and never once played a old gen game on the new gen except NCAA 14 and nfl2k5 still because there still better then any football game made this gen

I guess i expected Sony to go for small and delicate, but they decided to go for their usual 'vast spaceship' look. It looks enormous to me. It won't be a day one for me...there are moments that i take my little gamecube out of the box and praise it for its size.

@Shepherd_Tallon
That's a great tip mate, I'll do the same.....toxicity really is frustrating me at the moment, especially when to me, games and consoles are an escape from the crazy things going on in world.

Happy gaming fella, take care👍