Many gamers are trying to buy a PS5, but with little success. Now there are indications that Sony wants to revise its PS5. The change primarily affects a component that is installed in the current version.
According to leaks and a patent, a new model of the PS5 will replace the Wi-Fi module with another module from Sony. The new PS5 model is called CFI-1115A and resembles similar revisions seen with the PlayStation 4.
The new module with the cryptic name “AW-XM501” is expected to replace the existing module “J20H100”.
What could the upgrade bring? Currently, the new module is under speculation, as there is nothing official about it yet. However, the new module could definitely improve Wi-Fi performance (via gamerant.com):
- The current PS5 achieves a peak antenna gain of 5.0/3.5 dBi with a 5GHz signal. Antenna gain is measured in dBi.
- The revised model is expected to reach a peak antenna gain of 6.0/4.5 dBi.
This upgrade could primarily help players who connect their console using a 5GHz signal. This could reduce the ping and lag of the PlayStation.
Sony may replace the Wi-Fi module in the PlayStation 5
Where does the information come from? The indication of the change comes from Roberto Serrano, who is known as an analyst in the field of the PS5. In a Twitter post, he pointed to a new patent from Sony:
When will the change come? Sony has not yet commented on this. Serrano writes that the change (revision) of the PS5 will likely “come sooner or later.”
Currently, there are hardly any PS5 consoles available, primarily due to the current semiconductor shortage. This affects not only Sony but also graphics card manufacturers like AMD and Nvidia.
Hardware revisions are not unusual for consoles. After the release of the PlayStation 4, Sony released an initial revision. The revision uses the same housing as the original version but consumes 8 percent less power and is 10 percent lighter than the original model.
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