Sony has also sent out another round of invites for direct pre-orders to select PlayStation users. If you registered for direct pre-orders earlier this year, keep an eye on your inbox for the invite. You’ll only be able to pre-order the console for a limited time once you receive your invite from Sony. The new Sony console is unlike any PlayStation consoles that have come before it in terms of design. The PS5 has a white shell — a first for PlayStation — with black insides and blue lighting. The console also boasts a curved design, which greatly differs from the Xbox Series X‘s more blocky appearance. Before you ask, yes, the PS5 can both stand and lie flat, so you can set it up based on your needs and space. Both consoles will have USB and USB-C ports in the front and come with quite a few interesting peripherals, which were also unveiled during the presentation. There’s an HD Camera, a charging station for two controllers, a headset that supports 3D audio, and a media remote with a built-in microphone. Pre-order the PlayStation 5 Here Sony previously unveiled the specs for the console, boasting about the powerful SSD that many developers and industry insiders have said will revolutionize the way we play. The component is allegedly so fast that it will virtually eliminate load times and allow developers to create even more immersive worlds with little buffer between one area and the next. If you haven’t seen them already, here’s a breakdown of the major PS5 specs you need to know about: In our analysis of both consoles’ specs, we determined that the Xbox Series X is slightly more powerful than the PS5. But when it comes to the battle of aesthetics, we dare say that PS5 is the more eye-pleasing next-gen console. This will surely be a debate fans on both sides will have for the coming months. The PS5 will release on Nov. 2020. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more about Sony’s next-gen console.
