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Acknowledgement
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Introduction
When Sony revealed the first PlayStation in 1994, it was a huge deal. Until that time,
video gaming systems had been more basic. They used cartridges with a higher likelihood of
malfunctioning, and the visuals were similarly constrained. Games had fun elements, but they
lacked the immersive quality we take for granted now because they did not appear realistic. The
PlayStation was one of several gaming consoles that switched to using compact discs rather than
cartridges, which improved visuals and acoustics. The system demonstrated substantial
improvements over competitor’s products. But it almost didn't happen that way (Record Head,
2024).
Figure 1:PS5 (Andronico, 2024)
The latest Sony PlayStation, released in November 2020, has two variations: one with a
4K Blu-ray drive and one without. It runs on an eight-core AMD Zen processor and a custom
AMD Radeon GPU. It outperforms the PS4 and PS4 Pro, supporting 120Hz video refresh. The
memory has been upgraded to GDDR6 with a capacity of 16GB, and it features an NVMe
825GB SSD for storage, with the option to expand with NVMe storage (PCMag, 1996-2024 ).
The PS5 design is futuristic and emphasizes the creative aspect of the PS5 design. The
design includes aesthetic and other functions to help them achieve their artistic goals, as well as
opportunities. The outer layer features a smooth white texture with black and blue accents.
Artistic design is an ambitious artistic option for a variety of reasons. The PS5 stands out for its
cutting-edge hardware, including an ultra-fast SSD for speedy load times, 4K graphics, adaptive
controllers, immersive 3D audio, and revolutionary features such as Create and Share, which
provide a transforming gaming experience (ProductLine, 2024).
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The PlayStation console's history is a unique one that spans decades, distinguished by
creativity, innovative technology, and a dedication to providing unrivaled gaming experiences.
From its humble origins to the most recent behemoth, the PlayStation 5, Sony's gaming platform
has established itself as a vital player in the gaming industry (Souza, 2024). The PS5 is intended
to be a comprehensive entertainment platform that is intended to include all of the aspects of
gaming, video, and social to be an entirely seamless experience.
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Storage
Storage:
Component Specification Rating
Storage Custom 825 GB (2020-22) or 1 TB (2023) 4.5/5
PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
Description
Merits and Demerits
One of the standout features of the PS5 is its custom storage solution, which significantly
enhances the overall performance and user experience. The PS5 is equipped with a custom 825
GB SSD, specifically designed to address the limitations of traditional hard drives and improve
load times.
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User Interface
The PS5 user interface is designed to be fast, feature rich, and incorporate navigational
components that make the access to the content simple and more fun.
Key Components of the PS5 User Interface:
Figure 2: Front Look of PS5
The PS5's white and black design, with sweeping side plates that almost form points,
distinguishes it from the Xbox Series X's toned-down black (Freeman-Mills, 2023).
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Figure 3 : Ports
That last part is critical, since the side plates add an inch of space to an already large console
when it comes to putting it on or beneath a TV. It includes a stand that can be adjusted to hold
the console vertically or horizontally (Freeman-Mills, 2023).
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Figure 4: DualSense Controller
DualSense controller packaged with the PS5 is required for all PS5 games. It's a beautiful
gamepad, already considered one of the best of all time (Freeman-Mills, 2023).
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Figure 5 : Home Screen
Home Screen: The first and most visible update is the new home screen, which has been
redesigned to look sharper and feel smoother due to its 4K resolution and HDR support. When
you turn on your PS5, you're met by a collection of elegant icons arranged into the Game and
Media sections (Loic, 2022).
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Figure 6: Control Center
Control Center: Pressing the PS button on the DualSense controller now launches the Control
Center, which provides easy access to a variety of options and functionality. This is more handy
because you no longer have to return to the home screen; instead, the Control Center appears on
the screen you are now on (Loic, 2022).
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Figure 7: Voice Detection
Voice detection: One of the best feature of the PS5's DualSense controller is that it includes an
internal microphone for swift voice dictation. This means you can now instantly send messages
without having to type each word, making it a convenient method to interact with pals while
gaming or simply searching for a game on the PlayStation Store (Loic, 2022).
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Figure 8: Integrated PlayStation Store
The Integrated PlayStation Store
The PS5 includes an integrated PlayStation Store, allowing you to explore and purchase games
without having to open a separate software. This means you can now browse and buy games
immediately from your PS5's home screen, which saves a lot of time. The emphasis on
accessibility and ease guarantees that gamers have easy access to their preferred games and
material (Loic, 2022).
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Figure 9: Screenshots and Video Clips
Screenshots and Video Clips
The Create button on the PS5 DualSense controller expands your choices for creating images and
videos of your gameplay. Furthermore, you may use the PS5's upgraded technology to capture
screenshots and movies at up to 4K resolution (Loic, 2022).
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Figure 10: Media
Media: This feature means that 4K Blu-rays are playable and simple to use, making them ideal
for anyone who has a physical collection of discs to play back. The console also has apps for the
major media streaming providers you might be familiar with, such as Netflix and Prime Video,
as well as localized alternatives like Discovery+ and BBC iPlayer (Freeman-Mills, 2023).
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Backward Compatibility
In many gamer eyes, backward compatibility has been very important, giving them the chance to
continue enjoying their favorite PS4 games on the future PS5. In providing enough backward
compatibility on files, Sony has been able to make the change-over from one generation of
consoles to another both easy and beneficial.
One of the new PS5's most prominent features is backward compatibility with prior PlayStation
consoles. This implies that games released for previous PlayStations can be played without
purchasing any of the discontinued devices. This was one of the most common criticisms leveled
at the previous generation PlayStation 4, which could only play games developed specifically for
the platform or ported to it (Mukherjee, 2024).
1. PS5 compatibility with PS4 game: This includes both physical discs and items fetched
over the internet.
2. Enhanced performance: Loads quicker and to say the least still has some issues that it
inherited from ps4 but nevertheless a little quicker than it.
3. Game data: For anyone upgrading from an old system, they will not lose save files on
new consoles when playing their games.
4. PlayStation Store: If you have a PlayStation 5 console, you can buy and download PS4
games via the PlayStation Store.
System Updates and Security
System updates and security is really something that Sony really put first on the PS5 to
make sure it's a safe platform, a trusted platform for everyone. So they continue to update and
adopt strong security mechanism, because they think by doing this we are protecting the user
data, also increasing that speed, bringing in new features.The system updates can be done in
following ways:
1. Automatic Updates: PS5 can download and install updates for system software
automatically through Internet.
2. Manual Updates: Users can look for an update via settings > System Software
Update in order to achieve manual updating.
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Indeed the system software update contains security bug fixes, improves program
effectiveness and steadiness of operation and changes the language usage of messages appearing
on some panels. So PS5 provides maximum security below are some features of it:
1. 2-Factor Authentication (2FA): It requires a verification code as well as the
password, thus offering an extra layer of protection for your PlayStation Network
account.
2. Parental Controls: With parental controls, parents have the ability to oversee what
kinds of games, digital content and messages their children are allowed to play.
3. Regularly Security Updates: Sony release firmware updates regularly to patch
exploits and enhance software uptime.
4. Encryption of data: To protect sensitive information from being accessed by
unauthorized people, sensitive data on PS5 is encrypted.
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