At the Corporate Strategy Meeting 2019, Sony showcased a video that highlights the loading times of the upcoming PlayStation console and compares them to the performance of a PS4 Pro.
This is what Sony says about the next console: Two of the most important keywords for the future, and thus for the new console (which we refer to in the article as PS5), are according to Sony “seamless” and “immersive”.
This vision aims to build upon a dramatic increase in graphical rendering speed, which in turn is based on improved system processing power and its own ultra-fast SSD (Solid State Drive).
Streaming is also expected to play an important role and will be enhanced by an evolution of Remote Play and PlayStation Now. Ultimately, the goal is to provide a seamless gaming experience that can be enjoyed anywhere and anytime.
The loading times of the next-gen PlayStation
Sony provided a brief glimpse of how this new power looks in a short video during the conference.
This is how the performance of the PS5 was illustrated: Selected audiences were shown some scenes from a game on a dev kit of the new console in direct comparison to a PS4 Pro. This is referred to in the video as “Next Generation” and not as PS5.
Which game was shown? The two hardware generations were compared in Marvel’s Spider-Man.
What exactly does the video show? It features a loading screen and demonstrates the reloading of objects during the gameplay between the two hardware generations in comparison.
What are the biggest differences? Immediately noticeable is the significantly shorter loading time of the upcoming Sony console.
| Loading time of the scene on the PS5 | 0.83 seconds |
| Loading time of the scene on the PS4 Pro | 8.1 seconds |
The reloading of objects and the environment in a densely populated city runs much smoother and faster on the next-gen PlayStation than on Sony’s current flagship.
Where does the information come from? Takashi Mochizuki, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal known for his numerous insider tips on Sony, posted this video on Twitter. The video was apparently recorded with a mobile phone and does not provide the best quality, but the comparison is still clear.
The video may not yet be representative of the full capabilities of the PlayStation 5, but it is already a glimpse into the potential of the upcoming console generation from Sony, which is expected to be released in 2020.
All that Sony has officially revealed about its upcoming console can be read here: PlayStation 5 – Everything we know about Sony’s upcoming PS5
