Sony’s next-generation console sold more than two million products on its launch date.
The PlayStation 5 was released on November 12th, 2020. Over the first two weeks following its launch, the PS5 has sold more than 2.1 million units and raised over 1,050,000,000 dollars in revenue, selling out worldwide.
Those lucky enough to have gotten a PS5 before the sellout can enjoy its new advanced features such as Ray-tracing, along with 4K streaming and gameplay. These next-gen graphics are also accompanied by smooth frames and a refresh rate that allows for an experience comparable to the PC world. A customized SSD was built to handle high-speed data streaming and allowed a more efficient storage management system. With the partnership with AMD, they installed a GPU capable of running a 4K resolution of over 120 frames per second. This new engine allows the PS5 to handle consistent ray tracing for ultra-realistic lighting and reflections in real-time. Sony’s Tempest engine allows the console to run accelerated programs and 3D audio effects, and keep up with backward compatibility for previous generation games.
Another key component that really separates this Playstation from other competitors is the brand new Dualsense controller. Featuring new cutting-edge components such as haptic feedback rather than the usual stale vibrations of the past, these adaptations add a depth of immersion to the gameplay experience. Nithin Kodali, a senior at Blue Valley Northwest High School, elaborated on the new controller. “The Dualsense also offers adaptive triggers that add tension in the triggers which are comparable to that of a coiled spring, a remarkable addition, especially for games that involve weapons,” he says. Sony’s PS5 is the only console to implement a virtual reality headset known as the PS VR, which is another major selling point for Sony.
The PS5 has been a tremendous success for Sony, boasting elements superior to its competitors. The PS5 has proven itself to be the dominant next-generation console.
