A lot is already known about the PlayStation 5. However, there are still some important questions remaining just under 2 months before the launch of the PS5. These 7 would be of great interest to our shooter expert Sven Galitzki. And what else would you like to know about Sony’s next-gen console?
When is the PS5 coming out? There are only about 2 months left until Sony’s new console finally hits the market. Both PS5 versions – the purely digital and the one with a Disc – will be released on November 19 in Germany and Europe. In some other countries like the USA, Japan, Canada, or Australia, Sony’s next-gen PlayStation will be available a week earlier, starting November 12th.
What’s the deal with the questions? Even though the PS5 could be pre-ordered in two waves and is already completely sold out , there are still many important questions regarding the new console that remain unanswered. I would like to have answers to the following questions before the launch:
I would like to know this about the PlayStation 5
What does the PS5’s user interface look like and what can it do? While we now know what the PlayStation 5 and its accessories look like from the outside, we have seen little of it in action aside from some gameplay.
Particularly the appearance and especially the functions of the new user interface interest me, but there has been nothing official on that so far.
How noisy will the PS5 be in practice? This might seem ridiculous to some, but it’s an important criterion for me.
The PS4 Pro could easily drown out a landing rescue helicopter with its fan during heavy load. Sony has worked on this problem, but I am very curious about how loud the PS5 actually is.
I hope that the new console might be tested by specialist magazines before its release and that one can learn more about the operating noise there. By the way, you can find out what you can do against a hot and loud PS4 in our guide:
What SSDs are supported by the PS5? The new SSD of the PlayStation 5 is supposed to be extremely fast and significantly reduce loading times. However, it could fill up quite quickly for gamers with many games, as it is “only” 825 GB in size.
While one will be able to connect external SSDs to the PS5, the problem is: While this is sufficient for old PS4 games, PS5 games are explicitly designed for the new, fast SSD of the PS5. And currently, there is not really much selection of SSDs that are technically suitable for it, and Sony has not yet released an official list of certified SSDs.
So we will have to wait for now. Therefore, do not buy any additional SSDs for the PS5 at the moment, as you might regret it later. However, getting an SSD for the PS4 might still be worthwhile.
What about PSVR2? I have high hopes for virtual reality on the PS5. I had a lot of fun with PSVR on the PS4, but the technology still has a lot of room for improvement. On the PC, I have seen what is possible with VR in titles like Elite Dangerous or DCS World.
According to Sony, VR will play an important role on the PS5. However, not much is known about that so far. While a patent for a new PSVR controller has surfaced, it does not necessarily mean anything concrete will come of it. PSVR 1 is said to be supported, but there are still open questions. Will there be an upgrade for that? Is a PSVR 2 coming soon? If so, when? And what will it be able to do?
I am also very curious about this. With the new generation, a worthwhile VR experience should finally be possible, which would make me particularly happy.
Open questions about PS5 backward compatibility: Sony has at least clarified how far the PS5’s backward compatibility extends at this point. Many PS4 games will be supported and run on the PS5 from day one. Unfortunately, the PlayStation 5 will not be backward compatible with PS1, PS2, and PS3.
But how many and which PS4 games will be supported exactly? So far, it has only been stated that the PS5 will be compatible with 99% of the PS4 games tested so far. How many and which ones remain unknown.
And which games will receive next-gen upgrades? So far, the list of officially confirmed titles with upgrades is rather short. What about Ghost of Tsushima? What about The Last of Us 2? Both are said to be playable on the PS5, but what about an upgrade?
What is the availability at launch like? The PS5 is currently sold out. While Sony has announced additional supply at the end of the year besides the already completed second wave, it remains unknown when exactly that will be. Despite two pre-order waves, not everyone interested has been able to secure a PS5.
When will additional stock come exactly? Just before the launch? For the immediate Christmas shopping season? And what about retail? Will one be able to walk into MediaMarkt or Saturn to buy a console on the release date or shortly after?
I urgently hope for more concrete information from Sony on this matter.
What is the situation with the peripherals and controller features? Sony has already announced that the PS4 controller DualShock 4 will be compatible with the PS5, but only for PS4 games. PS5 games cannot be played with it. But what about the other way around?
Will some old games benefit from the new features of the new DualSense controller? Is Sony finally releasing an official pro controller? What about wheel support – especially for Gran Turismo 7? The top products from Thrustmaster are said to be PS5-ready, but to what extent? And what about other devices?
Some more clarity on this matter before the PS5 launch would also not hurt.
What about you? What questions are currently on your mind regarding the PS5? What do you want to know before the launch? Or is everything important already cleared up for you, like for our author Maik Schneider?
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