Sony Interactive Entertainment, a Sony Group company famous for its Walkman, Alpha, and Xperia, launched its next-generation game console, the PlayStation 5 (PS5 ), on November 12, 2020. PS5 is so popular that many retailers, including electronics retailers, are selling the console by lottery.
Our editorial staff, as well as Fangler Group employees, have entered the PS5 lottery, but have not won at all...
We were just watching enviously with our fingers in our mouths while the rest of the media was getting a PS5, but one of our director's family members won one, and to our surprise, we were able to rent it to him!
Let's get right to the review, but first, let's start with the customary opening ceremony!
A truly next-generation big box...!
This is what PS5 looks like before opening the box.
The PS5 was purchased from Edion, a major electronics retailer that owns 100 Manvolt in the Hokuriku area, so it has an Edion sticker on it.
Thank you, EDION .
This is what it looks like from the front.
Now it's time to open the next generation...!
Let's open the package. The lid is designed to be easy to open.
When you open the package, you will find a manual, cables, and a controller.
Take off the top case, and there is the next-generation PS5 game console...!
Remove the PS5 from the box.
I remove the cushioning material that guards it tightly and place it gently on my desk.
The PS5 is finally revealed...!
The design of the PS5 console is very next-generation!
The design of the PS5 console gives the impression of a next-generation console.
The USB port on the front of the PS5 has both Type-A and Type-C ports, making it truly next-generation.
This PS5 is a model with a disk drive, and the disk drive is also designed to be easy to understand and friendly.
The PS5's power button and disk eject button.
The back of PS5 with HDMI, LAN cable, USB and power ports.
How do I place the PS5 horizontally?
Stand for PS5.
The PS2, PS3, and PS4 were defaulted to horizontal placement and needed a stand to be placed vertically, but the next-generation PS5 game console is compatible with both vertical and horizontal placement.
To place the PS5 horizontally, you need to put the stand on the back of the PS5 where the " △○×□□ " is drawn...
Like this...
Like this!
PS5 is sitting!
Size comparison with PS4 Pro
Let's compare PS4 Pro and PS5.
As you can see, it is one size larger.
Impressed by the fine details of the PS5!
The "SONY" logo is casually displayed on the PS5.
Is that...?
If you look closely...
The PlayStation trademark (△○×□□) is all over it!
The attention to detail is also very next-generation.
Next generation controller "DualSense" for PS5
Next generation controller "DualSense" for PS5
It looks so futuristic...!
The back of the PS5 is like this.
The port is USB Type-C, the next generation.
The grip part. If you look closely, you can see ・・・・
There is a "△○×□□" on the grip part as well!
Comparison with DUALSHOCK 4
DualSense and DUALSHOCK 4 side by side.
Compared to the familiar DUALSHOCK 4, the DualSense looks more next-generation.
We also compared the DualSense with the Xbox Wireless Controller and the Pro Controller for the Switch.
The grip on the DualSense has a cutting-edge look and feels like it's heading into the future.
It's a controller that's truly next-generation.
The opening ceremony is over! Next time, we'll have a play report!
That's all for now! I would have liked to do a play report, but I'm currently charging the DualSense, so I'll do a review as soon as I finish charging!