Bold console design with flair ; Powerful next-gen hardware ; Strong backwards compatibility ; Excellent DualSense controller ; Controller's haptic feedback is best in class ; Runs quieter than PS4 Pro ; Comprehensive selection of accessories ;...

Only 667GB of storage out of the box ; No way to expand storage at launch ; Console is very, very big

The Sony PS5 is not just an awe-inspiring slab of shock and awe technology. There's also something delightfully old school about it. It's got buckets of next-gen performance on tap, but its proportions and design are truly something to behold. The...

Superb exclusives ; Solid UI ; Top-class performance capabilities ; Expandable storage

Expensive ; So bulky

The PlayStation 5 is the best current-generation console available - with graphics that are basically even with the Xbox Series X but superior exclusive titles and more affordably expanded storage. It's also a great media centre, but the games are the...

Up to 4K 60fps gameplay as standard ; 120fps-enabled ; Silent running ; Great user experience ; Extremely fast loading times ; DualSense controller has excellent extra features

It's a monster that some might struggle to find a home for ; The 825GB internal SSD only has 667GB available to the user ; No Dolby Vision nor Dolby Atmos

As the PS5 matures it's clear that it is a beast of a machine, both in potential and actual size. Its DualSense controller takes gaming to a new level with its extra features, while the speed of its internal SSD storage is a true game changer. Perhaps...

Light and simple in design ; Looks like the PS5 itself ; Shortcut buttons for several big streaming services ; Controls your TV and sound system too

Smaller than you think (which is the opposite of the PlayStation 5) ; No customisable shortcut button for your favourite service

While there was no official media remote for the PS4, it makes a welcome return as an optional accessory for PS5. Pairing very simply, yet also able to control your TV and sound system, it's a great way to access the media apps and 4K Blu-ray playback...

Rock solid 4K/60fps gameplay ; Very fast ; DualSense has huge potential ; Astro’s Playroom is some freebie ; Promise of hardware-pushing exclusives

Storage will fill up very quickly ; Divisive looks to say the least ; Nothing to match the Xbox Series X’s Quick Resume

In-your-face like no console before it, but huge amounts of power, clever hardware and a near enough guarantee of great games to come make the PS5 hard to resist

4K@60fps gameplay ; Minimal loading screens ; DualSense controller

The console is huge ; Limited storage space ; No PS5 launch exclusives

Sony’s PS5 is exciting enough, providing solid 4K@60fps gameplay on AAA titles, without the truly next-gen DualSense controller thrown into the mix. Combined, the PS5 is a huge step forward for console gamers, and game performance will only get better...

— it’s very fast and powerful, with great usability and a great controller

— the construction isn’t brilliant, and it’s not as fast as its key rival

The PS5 console makes meaningful improvements all round but remains highly accessible to the seasoned Sony veteran or the newbie. The DualSense controller is a particular high point that adds greatly to the immersion, and the machine’s power – albeit...

Rock solid 4K/60fps gameplay ; Very fast ; DualSense has huge potential ; Astro’s Playroom is some freebie ; Promise of hardware-pushing exclusives

Storage will fill up very quickly ; Divisive looks to say the least ; Nothing to match the Xbox Series X’s Quick Resume

In-your-face like no console before it, but huge amounts of power, clever hardware and a near enough guarantee of great games to come make the PS5 hard to resist

Great graphics (& ray-tracing) ; DualSense improves game experience ; HDMI 2.1 opens door to 4K120, more ; Backwards compatibility with PS4 games ; SSD makes everything faster ; UHD Blu-ray, finally

Big, energy-hungry box ; Outputs everything as HDR ; Lack of AAA launch titles ; Not "next-gen" graphics yet ; Media/app features