Sony announced earlier this week that the PS5 is getting a price increase, with the new $649.99 price taking effect on April 2nd. Anyone willing to act in the next few days can still pick up the current 1TB disc edition at the existing $549.99 price from major retailers, which amounts to a $100 saving well worth acting on if a PS5 has been on your list.
Once you have one in hand, the performance speaks for itself. Demanding games load in seconds rather than minutes, large open worlds snap into place almost instantly, and moving between areas happens fast enough that waiting around simply stops being part of the experience. The DualSense controller adds a layer of physical feedback that changes how games feel. Adaptive triggers shift their resistance depending on what you are doing, whether that is the tension of drawing a bowstring or the grip of a steering wheel under load, and the haptic feedback translates things like surface textures and environmental details into subtle sensations in your hands.
PlayStation®5 console – 1TB
- PlayStation 5 Console – 1TB, includes wireless controller, 1TBSSD, Disc Drive, 2 Horizontal Stand Feet, HDMI cable, AC power cord, USB cable, printed…
- 1TB of Storage, keep your favorite games ready and waiting for you to jump in and play
- Ultra-High Speed SSD, maximize you play sessions with near instant load times for installed PS5 games
The first party library is where the PS5 really makes its case. Studios like Santa Monica and Insomniac have built games specifically around the hardware, and it shows in the detail of the worlds, the depth of the characters, and the overall sense that you are somewhere that actually exists. Multiplayer holds up just as well, with co-op and competitive options that have a way of turning a quick session into several hours without you noticing. Plus you get compatibility with loads of PlayStation 4 games, which is just a lucky break. You get instant access to a whole bunch of content you can dive into right away, without having to start from scratch all over again, and the older games all run a lot faster and sharper on this newer hardware. It’s a ready made library that instantly turns this console into the total entertainment package.
Sony’s release schedule for the months ahead is looking strong, with familiar franchises alongside new titles that should keep the library fresh well into the future. Regular system updates continue to improve performance and add features over time, which means the console you buy today will quietly keep getting better without any additional cost.
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