PS5 Ultimate Guide

PS5 or Playstation 5, is the fifth console from Sony. As the successor to the PS4, which was released in November 2013. Sony has announced the release date for the PS5 on November 12, 2020 in several countries such as the US, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. In Indonesia alone, the PS5 will be released on January 22 2021 with pre-orders opening on December 18 2020. The Sony company has also confirmed How to Pre-Order PS5, PS5 retail price, and where to buy PS5 throughout Indonesia so you can order as soon as possible.

In this article, we have collected PlayStation 5 data which we will share with you. Including the hardware system, SSD, ray tracing features, and 3D audio. In addition, you can find out what games will be released on PS 5 and PS5 capabilities from previous versions.

PS5 Guide: Hardware

PS5 is the most advanced and innovative console series Sony has ever made. With customization CPUs and GPUs, the system from PS5 is also equipped with ultra-high speed SSD hard drives so it can reload faster than previous versions. What's more, the console has also announced that the PS5 is also equipped with the feature ray tracing hardware, support 120 frames-per-second, image with 8K outputs, and 3D audio.

• the ultra high-speed SSD meaning loading games will be much faster than usual. This also means that there are many possibilities that game developers can make to develop their games, such as inter-dimensional transitions from games. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
• Hardware ray tracing allows in-game light rays to be simulated, making reflections and shadows more realistic, than previous consoles. With this feature, Game Developers are like games Gran Turismo 7 can create visualization in the game to a better stage.
• Support up to 120 frames-per-second, in several games that have been released on PS4 and can be played on PS5, will make the game more smooth rather than playing on PS4. Even though it's up to the developer to make the image / frame rate of the game better or not. But at least Sony has made this feature right?
• 8K outputs meaning the PS5 will be compatible with 4320p resolution displays. Once again, everything will be left to the developer / game developer to make the game he made support displays up to that resolution or not.
• 3D audio, comes with PlayStation proprietary programming Tempest Engine, which can process approximately 1000 sound sources at a time. Create a very detailed sound scope for your convenience in playing games on PS5.

Specification

PS5 specifications, or technical specifications, from the PS5 created by Sony, it has very qualified specs. Here's a list of its specifications:

Components

Specifications

CPUs

8x Zen 2 Cores at 3.5GHz (Variable Frequency)

GPUs

36CUs at 2.23GHz (Variable Frequency)

GPU Architecture

Customized RDNA 2

Memory

16GB GDDR6

Memory Bandwidth

448GB/s

Storage

825GB Customized SSD

I/O Throughput

5.5GB/s (Raw), Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed)

Optical Drive (Optional)

4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive

Dimensions

390mm x 104mm x 260mm*

Weight

4.5kg*

* Dimensions and weight apply to standard PS5

SSD

Sony has made SSDs that can make data transfer speeds very fast. The advantage of this technology allows games to load data faster, and also creates possibilities gameplay new from the developer, like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Comparison showing the difference between the PS5's I/O output and the others.

Components	PS5	Xbox Series X	PS4
I/O Throughput	5.5GB/s (Raw) 8-9GB/s (Compressed)	2.4GB/s (Raw) 4.8GB/s (Compressed)	~50-100MB/s

In terms of storage capacity, the PS5 SSD is unique 825GB, you can also add this capacity by purchasing NVMe SSD drives. For more details, here are the links that we have summarized PS5 Compatible SSD Drive

Ray Tracing

Feature Ray tracing is a graphics technology designed to simulate how light and shadows behave in the real world. Ray Tracing create and detect any light source, that can create photo-realistic scenes. This is the same technology as CGI films by major film companies such as Universal Studios, Disney Pixar and others.

3D Audio

3D Audio, made using a technology specially invented by Sony, ie Tempest Engine, which allows the simulation of sound from multiple directions and can achieve approximately 1000 different sound sources. This technology allows the console to provide a more natural sound, which allows the console to more accurately simulate sound from different directions according to where your character is.

Not only that, with this feature it will also make it possible for all gameplay mechanics, there may be times when the playable area is dark, and you must use your voice to navigate your character.

Troubleshooting

Supposedly, PS5 can be played without any problems. However, it cannot be denied that every machine will always have flaws. For example, some PS5 users have problems PS5 DualSense controller unable to charge while in Rest Mode, and others have reported problems with download queue. With the spread of this problem, we summarize what are the possible obstacles that you will experience when owning a PS5.

PS5 Guide: Games

A console is useless if there are no games to play, and Sony is promoting the PS5 with a marketing slogan Play Without Limits. Some of the games that you will get from developers who are also from the Sony company, namely SIE (Sony Interactive Entertainment) Worldwide Studio, such as:

• Astro's Playroom (Japan Studio) – pre-installed on PS5
• Demon's Souls (Bluepoint Games / Japan Studio) – IDR 1,029,000 (SRP)
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Insomniac Games) – IDR 729,000 (SRP)
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition (Insomniac Games) – IDR 1,029,000 (SRP)
• Sackboy A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital / XDEV) – IDR 879,000 (SRP)

You can also see a list of games that will be released on the PS5 console: PlayStation 5 Games to be Released in 2021

Backwards Compatibility

As mentioned above, PS5 can play more than 1000 PS4 games since its release. For more information, you can see the articles we have summarized: PS5 Backwards Compatibility

PS5 Guide: DualSense

DualSense is the name of the joystick next-gen from the PS5 console, and is the name character of the joystick produced by Sony since its PS1 Dualshock. The shape is almost the same as the design of the PS4 joystick, DualShock 4, but here there will be several features that are very different from its predecessor. Among the existing buttons, there are haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and built-in array microphones. You can learn more in our articles: PS5 Controller: DualSense Features, Price, and Battery Life.

• Haptic feedback functions the same as the vibration of the motor found in DualShock 4, but the sensation is very detailed, functioning to make your playing sensation more challenging
• Adaptive triggers enable button L2 and R2 to dynamically adjust the pressure as you press it.
• Built-ins array microphones contained in DualSense can be used to communicate when you play Multiplayer Online mode with other players without having to use a headset. You can also use an additional microphone/headset according to your choice. But Sony made it a choice optional because they think that communication in online multiplayer mode is very basic.

Create Button

DualSense Create Button is an evolution of the DualShock Share Button. Located to the left of the joystick, Sony stated that “pioneering new ways for players to create epic gameplay content to share with the world, or just to enjoy it for themselves” that is to say, “pioneering new ways to create play content and share it with the world, or just for the pleasure of individual players”

PS5 Guide: Accessories

Sony has announced what accessories will be officially available which are scheduled to be released simultaneously with the release of the PS5. The choice of accessories itself consists of: Media Remotes, HD Camera, DualSense Charging Station, and Pulse 3D Wireless Headset.

You can pre-order at the same time as the PS5 console pre-order.

Media Remotes

Slim remote control and stylish, Media Remotes PS5 is equipped with a microphone for voice recognition. There are 4 buttons on this remote for media services, giving you quick access like, Disney+, YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify. The design of this Remote is in harmony with the colors of the PS5 and DualSense, making this an attractive choice for accessing all the multimedia features found on the PS5.

HD Camera

An evolution of the PlayStation Camera, PS5 HD Camera provides a 1080p lens feature and is targeted as a mandatory accessory that you have as gaming streamers.

DualSense Charging Station

Dualsense Charging Station to charge from your DualSense controller. Adopting the same design as the PS5 controller itself makes it great eye catchy for you console fans made by Sony. Equipped with 2 USB-C ports at the bottom.

Pulse 3D Wireless Headset

Designed with technology compatibility Tempest EngineSony's proprietary 3D audio, Pulse 3D Wireless Headset also equipped with a noise canceling microphone feature for the best quality while communicating with other players.

PS5 Guide: PSVR

Playstation VR is a headset virtual reality released by Sony in October 2016. Known as PSVR, this technology also makes you feel the experience of playing like you are in the game yourself. With 3D picture quality, the whole world is in the game from above, below, sides and behind. PSVR will be usable on PS5, both for games that are currently being developed and games that have been released on PS4.

To be able to use PSVR on PS5, you still need a special camera adapter. Learn more at: How to Get a Free PS5 PlayStation Camera Adapter for PSVR

PS5 Guide: UI

Sony has introduced UI (User Interference) from the PS5, along with what features are included in it. Even though the operating system used is not much different from PS4, in PS5 you will be introduced to very different features. Run in 4k resolution and HDR, User Interference PS5 shows new innovations like, Control Center, Card system, and Game Help. In addition to, PlayStation Store integrated with system level. Not an app on its own anymore, it will make the PlayStation Store run faster on PS5. The following describes each feature UI (User Interference) on PS5:

Control Center

The most significant additional feature in Playstation 5 UI is Control Center. For how to access it, you can press the PlayStation button on your DualSense controller, this menu is used to see all the feature options available on PS5. This menu shows Cards, PS5 achievement feature. For example, if you play a game like Sackboy: A Big Adventure, you can use features Cards to access certain levels or see the progress of the collection that you have obtained in the game. Under features Cards, there will be a line of other feature icons such as the Home Screen, changing the last game you played, notifications, profile, Party, and Settings. You can change this section according to your needs Control Center this.

Cards

Accessed via Control Panel, feature Card System is the newest feature of the console made by Sony, which you can use in games in a unique way. Press the PS button on the DualSense controller to open Control Center, choose Cards and the following features are available in this menu:

• Official news: You can see updates and news from the game.
• Activities: If you want to play the levels, missions, or modes available in the game, you can access them directly via cars. This feature is called Activities, and by using this feature, you can immediately switch to the game mode you choose. Activity Cards can also record how long the mission you played.
• Game Help: Several PS5 games, such as Sackboy: A Big Adventure, have this feature Game Help. This feature is used by game developers to provide official guides and videos to help you find collectibles items in the game. But not all games provide this feature for the sake of preventing it Spoilers. Game Help is one of the features of PS Plus.
• Recent screenshots or Video Clips: Cards also give you quick access to view images that you have screenshotted or videos that you recorded, without having to open the navigation media galleries. And you directly upload this picture/video to your social media channel.
• Parties and multiplayer: If you are in a party with your friends on PS5, Cards can provide direct access to this feature. And also, if your friends play in 1 group, you can immediately enter the game with your friends easily.
• Trophies: Cards can also show trophies what you're working on. This feature can show you how far you have progressed.

Home Screen

PS5 Home Screen is the main page that you will see at the beginning boot when you turn on the PS5. It looks the same as the PS4 home page, with some icons from the games and apps you last opened or played.

In section Explore, a place where publishers and developers share new updates for the games you have purchased. This feature was first released only in the US and other countries will be able to access it in the near future

PlayStation Store

Can be accessed through the main page, PlayStation Store The PS5 is made more interesting on the PS4. Unlike the PS4 where the PlayStation Store is another application, the PS Store has been integrated into the PS5's main menu

Firmware Updates

Once the PS5 is released, you'll find all the footage PS5 firmware updates. Bookmark this page or check back for more info.

Version	Tanggal	Overview
20.02-02.25.00	17th November, 2020	Improves system performance
20.02-02.26.00	25th November, 2020	Improves system performance

PS5 Guide: Apps

PS5 is the first game console that provides various kinds multimedia apps. Not only playing games, you can also find all around PS5 apps which you can see via this link. Some examples of existing applications such as: Netflix, AppleTV, and Disney+ you can access through different views on the page home your PS5.

We've summed up all the features and what's included in the PS5. Don't forget to bookmark this page and wait for the next update about Sony's next-gen console. And if you have questions, suggestions or other tips, you can fill them in the comments column below. Happy gaming VCGamers!