Everything you want to know about PlayStation 5, all in one place.
Welcome! It’s time to share in-depth details about the PlayStation 5 hardware, the DualSense wireless controller, system features, software details, and much, much, much more.
This list of frequently asked questions is a work in progress, and we’ll continue to chase questions and update information here as we get ready for launch later this month.
If you have additional questions, be sure to leave them in the comments below. But for now – please enjoy.
Table of Contents
The Console Hardware
The Ultra High-Speed SSD
3D Audio
GPU, CPU and RAM
Additional Information
The DualSense Wireless Controller
Games
PS5 Games
Playing PS4 Games on PS5
PS VR, Media Controller and Other PS5 Accessories
PS VR, PS Camera, PS Move Controller, PS VR Aim Controller
HD Camera
Media Remote
PS5 Headset and PS4 Headsets
Additional Peripheral Support
The PS5 UX and Apps
PS5 User Experience
PS Store and Digital Content
Entertainment Apps
Party, Friends, and Network Features
Creating and Sharing Content
Other Questions
The Console Hardware
What is PlayStation 5’s release date, and what is its retail price?
PlayStation 5 will launch worldwide on the following dates, with the local suggested retail price:
| Country | Release Date | RRP (local currency) |
| North America | November 12, 2020 | PS5 console: $499.99 (suggested retail price) PS5 Digital Edition console: $399.99 (suggested retail price) PS5 console: CDN $629.99 PS5 Digital Edition console: CDN $499 |
| Mexico | November 12, 2020 | PS5 console: $13,999 (Mexican pesos) PS5 Digital Edition console: $11,499 (Mexican pesos) |
| Brazil | November 19, 2020 | PS5 console: R$ 4699,00. (Brazilian real) PS5 Digital Edition console: R$ 4199,00. (Brazilian real) |
| United Kingdom | November 19, 2020 | PS5 console: £449.99 PS5 Digital Edition console: £359.99 |
| Europe | November 19, 2020 | PS5 console: €499.99 PS5 Digital Edition console: €399.99 |
What’s the difference between the PS5 console and the PS5 Digital Edition console?
The only difference between the PS5 console and the PS5 Digital Edition console is the inclusion of an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive in the PS5 console. The PS5 Digital Edition console does not feature a disc drive.
The PS5 console features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive that will allow you to play PS5 Blu-ray disc games and PS4 Blu-ray disc games, as well as play video from 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs, standard Blu-ray discs, and DVDs.
The PS5 Digital Edition console does not have an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive. PS5 Digital Edition console owners will be able to buy PS5 and PS4 games from PlayStation Store or access games via PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now (an ongoing paid subscription is required for each, sold separately).
And more than 99% of the 4,000+ PS4 games can also be played on either the PS5 console or the PS5 Digital Edition console, though with the PS5 Digital Edition console these games will need to be downloaded from PlayStation Store while the PS5 model with a Blu-ray disc drive will also support PS4 Blu-ray discs.
You can learn more about playing PS4 games on PS5 here.
Note: Blu-ray discs cannot be used with the PS5 Digital Edition console. If you own PS4 Blu-ray Discs, you will not be able to use them with a PS5 Digital Edition console.
Are there any performance differences between the PS5 console and the PS5 Digital Edition console?
No. The consoles’ performance is identical, outside the existence of a disc drive.
What are the physical dimensions of the PS5 console and the PS5 Digital Edition console? How much do they weigh?
The PS5 console is approximately 390mm x 104mm x 260mm (width x height x depth), excluding the Base, and weighs in at around 4.5kg.
The PS5 Digital Edition console is approximately 390mm x 92mm x 260mm (width x height x depth), weighing in at around 3.9kg.
Can I use both PS5 console models in either horizontal or vertical orientation?
Yes, both PS5 models include a Base that allows users to adjust the console for vertical or horizontal placement. Watch our PS5 teardown video to see how it works.
Will PS5 be available in other color schemes?
There won’t be additional colors or designs available for either of the PS5 models at launch.
What input/output ports and connectivity features does PS5 support?
| Input/Output Front of Console | USB Type-C® port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) USB Type-A port (Hi-Speed USB) |
| Input/Output Back of Console | USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) x2 |
| Networking | Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)Wifi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Does PS5 use an external ‘power brick’?
No, PS5 is designed with an internal power supply.
What is included in the PS5 box at launch?
Whichever model you choose, you’ll get:
- The PS5 console or PS5 Digital Edition console
- One DualSense wireless controller
- USB Type-C to Type A charging cable for the DualSense wireless controller
- HDMI cable (compatible with Ultra High Speed defined by HDMI v2.1)
- AC power cord
- Base that allows you to orient the console either vertically or horizontally
- Quick Start and Safety guide.
Additionally, both PS5 models come with a free game pre-installed. Astro’s Playroom is a brand-new platformer that allows PS5 players to explore four worlds, each one showcasing innovative gameplay using the new and versatile features of the DualSense wireless controller.
The Ultra High-Speed SSD
What’s special about PS5’s SSD?
PS5’s ultra-high-speed SSD and integrated custom I/O system were developed with the goal of removing barriers to play – specifically loading screens. Developers are able to stream assets into PS5 games at an incredibly fast rate, so PS5 play experiences can be seamless and dynamic, with near-instantaneous fast travel through large game worlds. This enhanced speed will enable game developers to create larger, richer worlds without traditional limitations, such as load times, and also allows gamers to spend more time gaming than waiting.
Read what some developers are saying about the PS5’s ultra-high speed SSD in this article.
What’s the difference between the PS5’s ultra-high speed SSD and other SSDs?
The 5.5GB/s (raw) read bandwidth of PS5’s ultra-high speed SSD is on the cutting edge thanks to its advanced, highly customized design and integrated I/O, including a custom decompressor (learn more here). We developed it with the specific goal of reducing load times and maximizing the developer’s ability to access game data at super-fast speeds.
We believe it represents a true generational leap in data access, and will unleash game developers to create larger, richer, and more seamless play experiences than ever before.
Does PS5 improve my ability to download and store games?
Similar to PS4, PS5 games can offer a feature called “Preferred Install” that allows players to choose which part of a game to install first. This can allow a player to prioritize access to a particular mode or feature. An example could be prioritizing the installation of the single-player or multiplayer component of a game.
In supported PS5 games, players can also choose to remove specific modes or content they no longer want in order to free up storage space. Developers will ultimately determine the level of support offered for these features, but the goal is to maximize storage flexibility.
Downloading and applying game software updates on PS5 should work more quickly than on the PS4 console in general, as the data size of updates and patches is managed more effectively.
Additionally, a feature on the updated PlayStation App for mobile devices will allow players to remotely manage their PS5’s storage if they run out of space when queuing a game to download to their console via the app.
Can I store or play PS5 games from a USB drive?
Yes. With the April PS5 system software update, you can now transfer your PS5 games to USB extended storage from your console’s internal storage. It’s a great way to extend the storage capabilities of your PS5 console, and you can seamlessly copy your PS5 games back to the console’s internal storage when you’re ready to play. It is faster to reinstall PS5 games from USB extended storage than to re-download or copy them from a disc.
You can also store and play PS4 games from a compatible USB drive connected to PS5. For more details, keep reading.
Can I expand PS5’s ultra-high speed SSD storage?
PS5 features an expansion port that will, in the future, enable players to add M.2 SSD storage to be used for installing and playing PS5 games.
This M.2 SSD storage upgrade functionality will come to PS5 after launch as part of a system software update. We’ll share more details in the future, including around which type of M.2 SSD storage drive will be compatible with PS5.
On day one, you’ll be able to connect a compatible USB drive and use it to store and play your PS4 games. You’ll be able to play PS4 games while they remain stored on the external device. PS5 games need to reside on PS5’s internal SSD before play.
What’s an M.2 SSD drive?
M.2 SSD drives are a high-speed SSD medium that you can use to upgrade storage capacity in supported devices. Both PS5 models will support M.2 SSD storage expansion following a future system software update coming after launch.
Will I need to use a specific type or speed of M.2 SSD drive with my PS5?
Yes, a minimum performance level for the M.2 SSD drive will be required, and we’ll share more details in the future.
Should I buy an M.2 SSD drive for my PS5 at launch?
No. For now, we recommend that you hold off on purchasing any M.2 SSD drives intended for use with PS5. We will share more details on recommended drives in the future. M.2 SSD storage functionality will come to PS5 after launch with an upcoming system software update.
3D Audio
What is Tempest 3D AudioTech?
Tempest 3D AudioTech is PS5’s custom engine for 3D Audio. It will provide high-quality audio and allow games to offer a much deeper sense of immersion via the custom 3D Audio implementation with a PS5-compatible headset.
How does PS5’s 3D Audio benefit gameplay?
Games will tap into PS5’s advanced 3D Audio capabilities in different ways based on the goals of the development team. Among other advanced audio features, PS5’s 3D Audio supports highly accurate audio positioning.
Examples could be hearing an arrow zip past the player’s head, or hearing footsteps in another room and detecting the enemy’s location.
Will every PS5 game benefit from 3D Audio?
Yes. Even simple channel-based audio will have additional dimensionality thanks to PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech. The exact 3D Audio effects may vary title by title, and developer optimization will provide the best experience
More broadly, PS5’s audio processing capabilities are considerably more advanced than PS4’s, so PS5 game developers will have powerful new tools to create great in-game audio.
What types of headsets can I use to enjoy 3D Audio?
The PULSE 3D wireless headset has been engineered to take full advantage of PS5’s 3D Audio capabilities. With a refined design, dual noise-cancelling microphones, and an array of easy-access controls, the PULSE 3D wireless headset offers a seamless experience.
Players can also experience 3D Audio on PS5 with a PS5-compatible headset that you may already own, either through the console’s USB connection, or by plugging an analog headset into the DualSense wireless controller’s 3.5mm headset jack.
Is 3D Audio available through TV speakers?
TV speaker virtual surround sound won’t be available on launch day for PS5 but is planned for a future update.
How do I get the best 3D Audio experience on PS5?
Using a PS5-compatible stereo headset offers the best 3D Audio experience due to the ability to deliver audio to each ear separately. In addition, since everyone’s ears are a little bit different, PS5 provides a set of built-in user profiles that players can choose from to get the best sound for them.
GPU, CPU and RAM
What are the specs of the AMD CPU and GPU?
| CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2” 8 Cores / 16 Threads Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine Ray Tracing Acceleration Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS) |
| System Memory | GDDR6 16GB 448GB/s Bandwidth 448GB/s Bandwidth |
What exactly is ray tracing, and how will it make PS5 games look better?
Hardware-based ray tracing acceleration is integrated into PS5’s graphics processing unit (GPU), and developers have many ways to tap into these capabilities.
In a nutshell, ray tracing in graphics simulates the way light interacts with objects and surfaces, with a goal of generating more in-game visual detail. PS5 game developers can take advantage of ray tracing to make the effects of water, glass, light refraction, shadows, and surfaces look more realistic or striking, depending on their goals for their game.
Broader benefits, such as unified lighting models or other advanced effects, are also possible depending on the developer’s goals for their PS5 title.
Additional Information
What buttons are featured on PS5?
The PS5 console has a Power button and an Eject button for Blu-ray Discs. The PS5 Digital Edition console only has a Power button.
How loud will PS5 be when I’m playing games?
Our goal is for PS5 to be quieter than PS4. This is due to changes in the power delivery and cooling systems, as well as custom engineering work including a custom heatsink and a liquid metal-based thermal interface material.
You can take a close look at PS5’s cooling system in our recent teardown video.
Does PS5 feature a rest mode? What functions are possible while in rest mode?
Yes. When the system is placed in rest mode, the screen will turn off, the status indicator will shift to orange, and PS5 will enter a low-power state. You can set the system to perform actions such as downloading files or charging the DualSense wireless controller from a USB port while it’s in rest mode.
Rest mode for PS5 will be enabled by default in all markets.
What are the best practices when setting up my PS5 at home?
To maintain good ventilation, follow these guidelines below:
- Place the console at least 10 cm (4 in) away from a wall surface.
- Do not place on a carpet or rug with long fibers.
- Do not place in a narrow or cramped space.
- Do not cover with cloth.
- Do not allow dust to build up on the vents. Use a cleaning tool such as a vacuum cleaner to remove dust buildup.
Will PS5 require a 4K TV? What resolutions are supported?
No, PS5 does not require a 4K TV. Supported resolutions are 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p. PS5 can output resolutions up to 2160p (4K UHD) when connected to a 4K display.
PS5 is compatible with 8K displays at launch, and after a future system software update will be able to output resolutions up to 8K when content is available, with supported software.
Does PS5 support HDR?
Yes, PS5 will support the HDR10 specification.
Can I connect my PS5 to my surround sound system or sound bar?
Yes, players can use PS5’s HDMI OUT port to connect to your TV or sound system.
Which audio output formats does PS5 support?
PS5 will support the following audio formats:
- Dolby Digital (max 5.1ch)
- Dolby Digital Plus (max 7.1ch)
- Dolby TrueHD (max 7.1ch)
- DTS (max 5.1ch)
- DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (max 7.1ch)
- DTS-HD Master Audio (max 7.1ch)
- AAC (max 5.1ch)
- Linear PCM (max 7.1ch)
- Dolby ATMOS and DTS:X available for Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc video (when connected to a supported device)
What kind of HDMI cable should I use to connect the PS5 to my TV or receiver?
The included HDMI cable is recommended, but in general, use an Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable that supports HDMI 2.1.
Will PS5 support 4K at 120Hz modes?
Yes, PS5 supports the HDMI 2.1 specification. HDMI 2.1 supports 4K 120Hz, but HDMI 2.1-compatible 4K TVs have not yet fully penetrated the market.
Click here for more information.
Does PS5 support VRR?
PS5 hardware supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) through HDMI 2.1. After a future system software update, PS5 owners will be able to use the VRR feature of compatible TVs when playing games that support VRR.
The DualSense Wireless Controller
What are the differences between the DualSense wireless controller and the DualShock 4 wireless controller?
The DualSense wireless controller elevates the way players engage with games. That’s thanks to several immersive next-generation features, including haptic feedback technology and adaptive triggers.
Both haptic feedback and adaptive triggers are designed to produce powerful tactile sensations that deepen player immersion and increase gaming interactivity.
Learn more about the DualSense wireless controller here.
What are the physical dimensions and weight for the DualSense wireless controller?
The DualSense wireless controller measures approximately 160mm x 66mm x 106mm (width x height x depth), excluding the largest projection. It weighs approximately 280g.
How does the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback technology work?
Next-generation haptic feedback replaces traditional “rumble” features with dual actuators, offering a more immersive suite of powerful physical sensations. We expect that game developers will find many interesting and useful ways to tap into DualSense wireless controller’s unique haptic capabilities, from deepening player immersion to communicating various gameplay states, and much more.
Players will be able to reduce the effect or disable the feature if they prefer.
How does the haptic feedback intensity of the DualSense wireless controller compare to the “rumble” feature from the DualShock 4 wireless controller?
In the case of traditional “rumble” technology, two small motors spin in order to create a vibrating or shaking sensation that can increase immersion.
The DualSense wireless controller’s next-generation haptic technology uses dual actuators instead of motors, and the results are quicker, more precise, and far more tactile. These haptic effects can produce a far wider range of physical sensations, from gentle pulsing centered in a specific part of the controller, to more robust physical effects.
When playing a PS4 game on PS5, the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic effects will simulate the “rumble” effects of the DualShock 4 wireless controller. Players interested in experiencing the PS4 game’s original “rumble” effects can use a DualShock 4 wireless controller to play PS4 games on their PS5. For games that require a front-facing lightbar, the DualShock 4 wireless controller is required.
For the best PS VR experience on PS5 we recommend using a DualShock 4 wireless controller. Selected games may require PlayStation Move motion controllers or be compatible with the PlayStation VR Aim controller.
Players will need to use a DualSense wireless controller to play PS5 games.
What are in-game examples of the haptic feedback used by the DualSense wireless controller?
Examples include the feeling of metal striking metal in Demon’s Souls or feeling the texture of the surface Astro runs across in Astro’s Playroom. There are plenty of other examples you can read here, straight from PS5 game developers.
How do the adaptive triggers work?
The new adaptive triggers – incorporated into the L2 and R2 buttons – can create powerful, real-time trigger effects that simulate your in-game actions. For example, a player could pull a bow string in a game and feel the resistance as the string grows taut. Or they could press the brake pedal in a driving game and feel the resistance as they steer around a tight curve. Read other examples here, straight from PS5 game developers.
Developers can independently program the resistance of each trigger, so we’re expecting to see some pretty creative implementations once PS5 launches!
Players will be able to reduce or disable the trigger effects if they prefer. If a game doesn’t use the feature, the L2 and R2 buttons behave similarly to the buttons on the DualShock 4 wireless controller.
Does the DualSense wireless controller include a built-in speaker?
Thanks to a higher sampling frequency and acoustic improvements, the DualSense wireless controller’s integrated speaker produces clearer sounds than the DualShock 4 wireless controller.
Over the years, game developers have used DualShock 4 wireless controller’s speaker to boost immersion in creative ways, and we’re excited to see them carry on that tradition with the DualSense wireless controller.
Does the DualSense wireless controller include a built-in microphone?
Yes, the DualSense wireless controller’s integrated microphone array and built-in echo cancellation will enable players to quickly chat with friends without setting up a headset – ideal for jumping into a quick conversation with a friend. But if you’re planning to chat for an extended period, you may want to have a headset handy.
A mute button on the front of the DualSense wireless controller will allow users to toggle the mic on and off. A short button press will mute or unmute the controller mic, as well as the mic on a wired headset or USB headset, while a long press will mute the mic input as well as all PS5 audio output from your connected TV, speakers, or headset.
Does the DualSense wireless controller have a headset jack?
Yes, the DualSense wireless controller’s integrated headset jack will allow players to plug in a headset, earbuds, or another compatible audio device, similar to PS4. Players can also connect a wired headset and chat with friends in multiplayer games.
Will PS5 or the DualSense wireless controller support voice dictation?
Yes, players will be able to use dictation features to type messages or enter phrases for search, using either the DualSense wireless controller’s mic, or a headset mic. At launch, supported languages include Japanese, US English, UK English, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Canadian French, Italian, and German.
Does the DualSense wireless controller feature motion controls?
Yes, the controller features an integrated six-axis motion sensing system (a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis accelerometer).
Does the touch pad on the DualSense wireless controller have any new capabilities?
The touch pad is now slightly larger and easier for players to reach. The touch pad also features a light bar that can be used to show controller status and can display various colors to communicate gameplay status, similar to what you may have experienced with the DualShock 4 wireless controller.
Does the DualSense wireless controller have a ‘Share’ button?
Yes, the Create button is designed to build upon the success of our industry-first Share button. With the Create button, we’re once again empowering players to create engaging gameplay content to share with the world, or just to enjoy for themselves.
Watch our PS5 UX video to learn more about how the Create button works.
Does the DualSense wireless controller have a light bar?
Yes, the DualSense wireless controller features player-facing light bars. For PS4 games that require a forward-facing lightbar and are playable on PS5, players will need to use a DualShock 4 wireless controller for gameplay. For the best PS VR experience on PS5 we recommend using a DualShock 4 wireless controller. Selected games may require PlayStation Move motion controllers or be compatible with the PlayStation VR Aim controller.
The light bars on the DualSense wireless controller lay to the right and left of the touch pad, and can display various colors to communicate gameplay status, similar to what you may have experienced with the DualShock 4 wireless controller.
Below the touch pad, the player indicator will communicate which player you are — useful when playing locally with other people.
Will the DualSense wireless controller have improved input latency compared to the DualShock 4 controller?
Input latency has been optimized on the DualSense wireless controller compared to the DualShock 4 wireless controller.
Will DualSense controller support any accessibility options?
Yes, PS5 players will be able to reduce or disable the force of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. Players can also remap buttons on the controller. And the DualSense wireless controller’s integrated microphone allows for voice dictation features, making it easier for players to search for content with their voice.
To learn more about other accessibility features available for PS5, read below.
How do I charge the DualSense wireless controller?
The DualSense wireless controller can be charged in two main ways. One is via the USB Type-C® port, which players can connect to PS5 (or a compatible charging device) using the included USB cable.
Additionally, the DualSense Charging Station (sold separately) can charge up to two controllers simultaneously.
How long will the DualSense controller last on a full charge? How long will it take to recharge?
Under most conditions, battery life is expected to be similar to the DualShock 4 wireless controller. Recharging time when connected to PS5 or the DualSense Charging Station is estimated at approximately three hours.
How many DualSense controllers can be connected to PS5 at any one time?
Up to four DualSense controllers can be connected to one PS5 at a time. When playing with multiple players locally, the DualSense wireless controller’s player indicator (located just under the touch pad) will communicate which player you are.
Can I connect the DualSense wireless controller to my PS5 via a USB cable, and play it in a “wired” mode?
Yes, the DualSense controller operates in a wireless mode using Bluetooth 5.1, or in a “wired” USB mode by connecting it directly to the PS5 using the included USB cable.
Does the DualSense wireless controller come in black (or any other color)?
In the future, other colors will become available. But there are no announcements to share at this time.
Can I use the DualSense wireless controller with my PS4 console?
The DualSense wireless controller is not compatible with the PS4 console.
Can I use my existing DualShock 4 wireless controller with my PS5?
For PS4 games played on PS5, players can use either the DualShock 4 wireless controller or the DualSense wireless controller.
PS5 games will require use of the DualSense wireless controller, as they have been designed to take advantage of its immersive new features.
For the best PS VR experience on PS5, we recommend using a DualShock 4 wireless controller. Select games may require PlayStation Move motion controllers or be compatible with the PlayStation VR Aim controller. The new HD Camera for PS5 is not compatible with PS VR.
PS VR games will also require the PS Camera (PS4) and the PS camera adaptor. Click here for more information.
Can I use the DualSense wireless controller with my PC?
Remote Play on PC supports the DualSense wireless controller via a USB wired connection.
Can I use third-party controllers, like the SCUF Vantage or Astro C40 TR, with PS5?
Existing “specialty” controllers that are designed for and licensed for the PS4 console, such as steering wheel controllers and arcade fight sticks, will work on PS5 if the PS5 or PS4 game supports it.
Licensed PS4 controllers with a standard gamepad formfactor, such as the SCUF Vantage and Astro C40 TR, will work with PS4 games played on PS5. They are not supported for playing PS5 games.
How do I pair a DualSense wireless controller to PS5?
Pairing is easy: just connect the DualSense wireless controller to PS5 using the included USB cable, and turn on the controller by pressing the PS button.
What headsets are compatible with the DualSense wireless controller’s headset jack?
Headsets that can be connected via the headset jack are supported.
Games
PS5 Games
What games will be available for purchase on PS5’s launch day?
See below for the latest list of titles currently scheduled for the rest of 2020. This list is a work-in-progress and may change. Games may be available on PS Store, disc, or both and can vary by country. Consult your local retailer for more info.
SIE Worldwide Studios Games: Launch Day
- Astro’s Playroom (Japan Studio) (Pre-installed on PS5)
- Demon’s Souls (SIE Worldwide Studios, Bluepoint Games)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Insomniac Games)
- Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (included with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition) (Insomniac Games)
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure (Sumo Digital)
SIE Worldwide Studios Games: Also in Development
Also confirmed to be in development from Worldwide Studios: Destruction AllStars (Lucid Games), Returnal (Housemarque Games), Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla), Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games), Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital), and the next entry in the God of War series (Santa Monica Studio)
Third-Party Games: Launch Day
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Ubisoft)
- Borderlands 3 (2K)
- Bugsnax (Young Horses)
- Note: available at launch on PlayStation 5 to PlayStation Plus subscribers at no extra cost until January 4, 2021, except in China and Saudi Arabia.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (Activision) (November 13)
- Dead by Daylight (Behaviour Interactive)
- Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition (Capcom)
- Dirt 5 (Codemasters)
- Fortnite (Epic Games)
- Godfall (Gearbox Publishing)
- Goonya Fighter (Mutan)
- King Oddball (10Tons Ltd)
- Maneater (Tripwire Interactive)
- NBA 2K21 (2K)
- No Man’s Sky (Hello Games)
- Observer: System Redux (Bloober)
- Overcooked! All You Can Eat (Team 17)
- The Pathless (Annapurna Interactive)
- Planet Coaster (Frontier)
- Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition
- Watch Dogs: Legion (Ubisoft)
- WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
What other PS5 games are confirmed to be in development?
There are a large number of games confirmed to be in development for PS5, too many to fully list here. Please keep checking PlayStation.Blog and PlayStation.com for updates on future releases.
Is there a difference in performance if I choose to install a PS5 game from a Blu-ray Disc, versus purchasing it digitally and downloading it?
No, once the game installs to the ultra-high speed SSD, the performance will be identical whether you installed the game via Blu-ray Disc or downloaded it via PlayStation Store.
Can I suspend a PS5 game and resume it from where I paused?
Much like on the PS4 console, if you have a game running and you put your PS5 in rest mode, or start a media app, the game will resume where you left off once you’re ready to play again.
If you start up a second PS5 game or fully power off the console, the first game you were playing will automatically close, and won’t automatically resume from your previous moment of gameplay. However, thanks to PS5’s ultra-high speed SSD, you will be able to load back into your installed PS5 game quickly and get right back to playing.
Are PS5 games region-locked?
No.
Can I access my digital game collection from any PS5? If so, how?
Players can log in to any console with your PlayStation account and access their content while logged in. This is easy to do using the new PlayStation App for mobile devices, which allows players to sign in to a console from the app without having to enter your password on the screen with a controller.
Will my PS5 Trophy list be separate from my other PS Trophies?
Trophy lists will combine PS3, PS Vita, PS4, and PS5 Trophies, sorted chronologically by order of most recently unlocked.
Trophies have recently seen other updates – read up on the new details here.
Are there any changes to refunds on digital purchases? Will they be different if I purchase a PS5 Digital Edition console?
PlayStation Store refund and cancellation policies will remain the same. For more information on United States policies for digital purchases, please visit: https://support.playstation.com/s/article/Requesting-a-Refund
Playing PS4 Games on PS5
Can I play PS4 games on PS5?
Yes. When the PlayStation 5 console launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on it.
Learn more about playing PS4 games on PS5 here.
Will PS4 games benefit from playing on PS5?
Yes. Select PS4 games will see increased loading speeds when played on PS5, and will also leverage Game Boost, offering improved or more stable framerates. Some games with unlocked framerates or dynamic resolution up to 4K may see higher fidelity.
On PS5, PS4 games benefit from Game Boost automatically, and it doesn’t need to be toggled on or off like PS4 Pro’s Boost Mode feature. Additionally, PS4 games will also take advantage of some of PS5’s new UX features.
Additionally, if a PS4 game supported PS4 Pro enhancements such as improved graphics, higher resolutions, or increased performance and framerates, these will be available in the PS5 gameplay experience.
Learn more about playing PS4 games on PS5 here.
Does PS5’s ultra-high speed SSD provide any benefit for playing PS4 or PlayStation VR games?
PS4 and PlayStation VR games will load more quickly when stored on and played from PS5’s internal SSD, but they won’t leverage the full next-generation capabilities of the SSD.
Can I play PS4 games from a USB drive?
Yes. Storing PS4 games and playing them off a USB drive is a great way to access PS4 games on PS5 and enable easy access to PS4 games without needing to use any of PS5’s internal storage. We recommend doing this to save space on the internal console storage for PS5 games, which can’t be played off an extended storage drive.
Players can also set a system preference on PS5 that will, by default, install all PS4 games (including digital purchases from PlayStation Store, and game data from Blu-ray discs) and future game patches directly to a connected USB drive.
Note: Not all USB drives will work with PS5. An extended storage drive can’t be used through a USB hub, and two or more extended storage drives can’t be connected to PS5 at the same time.
Is there a particular type of USB drive I should use for storing PS4 games for play on my PS5?
Use a SuperSpeed USB or faster (USB 3.0 or later) storage drive with 250 GB minimum and 8 TB maximum capacity. To use a USB drive as extended storage, format the drive as extended storage by following these steps: Go to Settings > Storage > Extended Storage and select Format as Extended Storage. USB drives that were used as extended storage on your PS4 console do not need to be formatted. Devices with a faster specification may result in shorter load times for PS4 games stored on the drive.
If I bought digital PS4 games at PlayStation Store, can I download them on PS5?
Yes. When the PlayStation 5 console launches this November, more than 99 percent of the 4000+ games available on PS4 will be playable on it. Refer to this guide for more information.
Will PS4 demos or betas be playable on PS5?
The majority of legacy PS4 demos and betas will not be playable on PS5. Moving forward, however, new demos and betas will be playable on the PS5.
Are there specific PS5 and PS4 versions of games?
Yes. PS5 games are unique and specially made to tap into the special benefits of the next generation of console gaming, including the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, ultra-fast loading times, enhanced visuals and 3D Audio.
If I have a PS4 game, can I upgrade it to a PS5 version?
Certain PS4 games can be upgraded to the digital PS5 version of the game on a PS5 console. When using a PS5 console, you may have the option to upgrade a disc or digital PS4 game to the digital PS5 version. Depending on the game, this upgrade may occur at no additional cost, may require a purchase, and may be available for a limited time. An internet connection is required. For more information, refer here.
For an example, the PS4 version of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and the PS4 version of Sackboy: A Big Adventure both offer upgrades to the digital PS5 versions of the games at no additional cost. If you own PS4 versions of these games, simply visit the game’s Hub for that title on your PS5 (Note: you’ll need to insert the PS4 disc into your PS5 console first if you bought the physical disc rather than the PS Store version of the PS4 game), and you’ll see an offer to download the PS5 version.
Please note: Blu-ray discs are not compatible with the PS5 Digital Edition. If you own PS4 Blu-ray discs, you will not be able to use them with the PS5 Digital Edition console, including to redeem offers to upgrade a PS4 game to a PS5 version. You can, however, upgrade eligible digital games.
If I don’t upgrade my PS4 game to the PS5 version, or if there is no PS5 version, can I still play the PS4 version of the game on PS5?
Yes, if the PS4 version of the game is compatible on the PS5, it will be playable on PS5 without upgrading. More than 99% of the 4,000+ PS4 games are compatible with PS5. Refer to this guide for more information.
If I have a PS4 game disc, but I own the PS5 Digital Edition, can I upgrade my game?
No, you wouldn’t be able to upgrade the physical copy or play it on the console, since the PS5 Digital Edition does not include a Blu-ray disc drive.
How do I transfer my PS4 game save files to PS5?
Players can transfer game save files from a PS4 console to PS5 using a LAN cable, by connecting wirelessly (WiFi), or saving the save files to a compatible USB drive. And if you are an active PS Plus member, you can transfer your PS4 game saves to your PS5 using cloud storage.
Can I transfer save game progress from a PS4 game to a PS5 version of that same game?
The ability to transfer game saves between a PS4 version and a PS5 version of the same game is a developer decision and will vary title by title for cross-generational games.
For Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, if players decide to upgrade from PS4 to PS5, their game saves will transfer. Sackboy: A Big Adventure also will support game save transfers from PS4 to PS5 in an update that will be delivered before the end of the year.
Note: If players originally purchased a PS4 game disc, the PS5 console with an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive is required to upgrade to the PS5 version of the game and transfer their saves over.
How does online multiplayer work with PS4 games when played on a PS5?
Whether you’re playing a multiplayer PS4 game on your PS4 or PS5 (via backward compatibility), you will be able to play with other players on either console for the same game.
If I’m playing a PS4 game, can I play with my friend who is playing the PS5 version of that game, or vice-versa?
It is possible to play together depending on the game, though support must be provided by the game’s developer.
Can PS4 and PS5 players communicate via voice chat?
Yes, PS4 and PS5 players (and users of the new PlayStation app for mobile devices) can communicate via voice chat in Parties. Depending on the game, in-game chat will also work across PS4 and PS5 versions of a game.
How will game invites work between the PS4 and PS5?
Players will be able to send and receive invitations for games that support cross-gen play across the PS4 and PS5. Once the PS5 launches, if you receive an invitation to join a game session, the notification will display which platform the game supports. If a PS5 game does not have a PS4 version available, PS4 players will not receive the invite.
Will I still have access to my PS4 PlayStation Plus games library on PS5?
Yes. If a PS4 game is playable on the PS5, and you are still a PlayStation Plus member, you will be able to download it onto your PS5 and play.
Will PS Now be available on PS5?
Yes, players with a PS Now subscription will be able to use PlayStation Now with their PS5, both for streaming and downloading of supported games.
Will PlayStation Plus offer PS5 games?
All PlayStation Plus members will continue to receive at least two great PS4 games each month.
It is our goal to add PS5 games regularly to the monthly games lineup, so check back with us at PS Blog for our monthly PlayStation Plus announcements.
What is The PlayStation Plus Collection?
PlayStation Plus members who are PS5 owners will be able to redeem and play a curated library of PS4 games that defined the generation, like Batman: Arkham Knight, Bloodborne, Fallout 4, God of War, Monster Hunter: World, Persona 5 and many more.
The PlayStation Plus Collection will be available on November 12 when PS5 launches in the U.S., Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, and November 19 when PS5 launches throughout the rest of the world, including Europe, Middle East, South America, Asia and South Africa.
The number and availability of titles in The PlayStation Plus Collection may vary by country, and The PlayStation Plus Collection is not available in China.
What games are included with The PlayStation Plus Collection at the launch of PS5?
The PlayStation Plus Collection will be an added benefit for existing benefits that PlayStation Plus members receive for the same great subscription price. Once a player redeems a game from the PlayStation Plus Collection, they can keep the games for as long as they are an active PlayStation Plus member. PS4 games redeemed from the PlayStation Plus Collection and played on PS5 will see benefits such as increased loading speed and improved or more stable framerates with PS5’s Game Boost.
From SIE Worldwide Studios:
- Bloodborne
- Days Gone
- Detroit: Become Human
- God of War
- Infamous Second Son
- Ratchet and Clank
- The Last Guardian
- The Last of Us Remastered
- Until Dawn
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
From our third-party publishers and developers:
- Batman: Arkham Knight
- Battlefield 1
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition
- Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
- Fallout 4
- Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition
- Monster Hunter: World
- Mortal Kombat X
- Persona 5
- Resident Evil 7 biohazard
The number and availability of titles in The PlayStation Plus Collection may vary by country, and The PlayStation Plus Collection is not available in China.
Can I play original PlayStation, PS2, or PS3 games on PS5?
No, PS5 will play PS5 games and more than 99% of PS4 games, including PlayStation VR games, only.
PS5 Blu-Ray Discs
What video disc formats does the PS5 console support?
The PS5 console version with a Blu-ray disc drive supports video playback from 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs, standard Blu-rays, and DVDs. Please note that the PS5 Digital Edition console does not support any optical discs.
Do PS5 game discs hold more data than PS4 discs?
Yes. PS5 Blu-ray discs can store up to 100GB of game data, compared to the 50GB storage offered by PS4 Blu-ray discs.
Will the PS5 console play PS4 Blu-ray discs?
Yes, PS4 Blu-ray discs are compatible with the PS5 console, provided that the PS4 game is supported. Refer to this guide for more information on playing PS4 games on the PS5 console. Please note that the PS5 Digital Edition console does not support any optical discs.
Does PS5 support 3D Blu-ray movies?
No, 3D stereoscopic output is not supported on PS5.
PS VR, Media Controller and Other PS5 Accessories
PS VR, PS Camera, PS Move Controller, PS VR Aim Controller
Can I play PS VR games on PS5?
Yes, PlayStation VR games are included among the thousands of PS4 games that are playable on PS5. Playing PS VR games on a PS5 requires a PS VR headset, PlayStation Camera for PS4* and a PlayStation Camera adaptor (no purchase required, visit playstation.com/camera-adaptor for details).
For the best PS VR experience on PS5, we recommend using a DualShock 4 wireless controller. Select games may require PlayStation Move motion controllers or be compatible with the PlayStation VR Aim controller. The new HD Camera for PS5 is not compatible with PS VR.
The PS VR headset, PS Camera, DualShock 4 wireless controller, PS Move controllers, and PS VR Aim controller are all sold separately from PS5.
*Model CUH-ZEY1 or CUH-ZEY2
Can I use PS4’s PS Camera with PS5?
Yes. PS Camera will be required for PS VR and PS Move gameplay for supported PS4 games on PS5. PS Camera will also support broadcasting on PS5.
Connecting PS Camera to PS5 will require the PlayStation Camera adaptor (no purchase required, visit playstation.com/camera-adaptor for details).
Can I use PlayStation Move motion controllers or the PS VR Aim Controller with PS5?
Yes, you can use PlayStation Move controllers or the PS VR Aim Controller in supported PS4 games on PS5, including PS VR software. You’ll need to connect the PS Camera to PS5 to enable PS Move or PS VR Aim Controller support, which requires the PlayStation Camera adaptor (no purchase required, visit playstation.com/camera-adaptor for details).
How do I get the PS Camera adaptor?
Visit playstation.com/camera-adaptor for details.
HD Camera
What is the HD Camera?
The HD Camera for PS5 features two sensitive, wide-angle lens 1920×1080 cameras that can measure depth of space – useful for seamlessly cropping the background off of a broadcaster. The PS5 Camera connects via USB Type-A connector on the back of the console.
Learn more about the HD Camera here.
What are the physical dimensions and weight for the HD Camera?
The dimensions are approximately 100mm x 41mm x 75mm (width x height x depth), and it weighs approximately 92g. The cable length is approximately 2 meters.
Can I use PS5’s new HD Camera with my PS VR headset?
No, the new HD Camera will not support PlayStation VR. You’ll need to use the PlayStation Camera and the PlayStation Camera adaptor to connect it to your PS5.
Is there a microphone built into the camera?
No. You’ll be able to use a headset, or the DualSense wireless controller’s integrated mic.
Media Remote
What is the Media Remote?
The Media Remote is a convenient option for watching movies and shows on PS5. It includes dedicated buttons for popular streaming apps, playback controls, and a navigational control pad.
Learn more about the Media Remote here.
What are the physical dimensions and weight for the Media Remote?
The dimensions are approximately 45mm x 145mm x 26mm, excluding the largest projection, and weighs in at approximately 55g.
Can I use the Media Remote to play games?
No, the Media Remote is designed only to provide a simple, easy way to watch video content on PS5.
Does it run on replaceable or rechargeable batteries?
The Media Controller runs on two AA batteries, which are included.
Does the Media Remote support voice input?
The mic on the Media Remote can be used for voice dictation by pressing the mic icon on the On-Screen Keyboard when it appears, or in select media applications that support voice input modes. The physical mic button on the Media Remote is reserved for future functionality.
PS5 Headset and PS4 Headsets
What is the PULSE 3D Wireless Headset, and how is it different from previous PlayStation headsets?
The PULSE 3D wireless headset is the official headset for PS5 and features a refined design with dual noise-cancelling microphones, USB Type-C charging, and easy-to-access controls including a built-in mic mute, master volume, and in-game audio to chat mix controls. A dedicated mic monitoring button lets you check how you sound to your teammates.
You can connect the PULSE 3D wireless headset to your PS5 or PS4 console using the included wireless adaptor. You can use the 3.5mm headset jack to connect to other audio sources, such as the DualShock wireless controller, PlayStation VR, or a mobile device.
Learn more about the PULSE 3D wireless headset here.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the PULSE 3D wireless headset?
The dimensions are approximately 213mm x 190mm x 91mm, and it weighs approximately 292g.
How long does the PULSE 3D wireless headset’s battery last on a single charge?
The PULSE 3D Wireless Headset is estimated to last for up to 12 hours of wireless play using its built-in rechargeable battery.
Can I use the official Gold or Platinum wireless headsets with PS5?
Yes, the official Gold Wireless Headset and Platinum Wireless Headset are natively supported on PS5, using either the included wireless USB adaptor or the 3.5mm headset jack on the DualSense wireless controller.
Can I use third-party headsets with PS5?
Officially licensed headsets from third-party manufacturers will be available after the launch of PS5. Some headsets licensed for the PS4 console may work or may require a device firmware update. Please consult with your headset’s manufacturer for compatibility questions.
Wireless headsets from third-party companies that use a Bluetooth connection will not be supported on PS5, though most USB and analog headsets will be supported.
Headsets that can connect to a 3.5mm jack, USB-A, or USB-C will work for 3D Audio.
Additional Peripheral Support
Can I connect a keyboard and mouse with PS5?
Yes, USB and Bluetooth keyboards and mice are supported at a system level, though game developers will decide whether to support at a game level.
Will I be able to use my PS4 fight stick with PS5?
Many licensed PS4 arcade fight sticks should be compatible with PS4 games that are playable on PS5. Please consult with your fight stick’s manufacturer for compatibility questions.
The PS5 UX and Apps
PS5 User Experience
What were the goals of the PS5 user experience (UX)?
The goal was to ensure that play time is valuable and meaningful. PS5’s new user experience (UX) is completely centered on the player – to provide a truly next-generation experience with increased immediacy and deeper immersion, quickly connecting you to great games and a passionate gaming community.
What are some of the most notable differences in PS5’s user interface from PS4?
PS5’s new UX introduces a number of new features designed to make your gaming experiences more immediate, more immersive, and more personalized.
One of the highlights is the new Control Center, which works like an evolved version of the PS4 console’s Quick Menu. A single press of the PS button will bring up Control Center on PS5, providing immediate access to frequently used system features – all without leaving the game.
Activities are another new feature designed to bring you closer to key elements of gameplay. Activities are displayed via on-screen Cards in the Control Center and in the hubs of supported games, and enable you to discover new gameplay opportunities, return to things you missed, jump directly into levels or challenges you want to play, and much more.
Other types of Cards include Game Help, Screen Sharing, and more. Some cards can be put in picture-in-picture mode or pin-to-side mode, so you can view them without having to leave the game.
To learn more about the PS5 user experience, watch our video tour.
Will PS5 automatically download game patches and game updates for the games that I’ve played?
Yes. When the auto-download feature is activated and you’re connected to the internet, PS5 will automatically search for game updates for games that you frequently play. Game updates will also download while the console is in rest mode, if the user selects a power profile that allows connection to the internet. When you play a game, PS5 will automatically search for game updates.
Will PS5’s UI support folders or themes at launch?
No, PS5 will not support folders or themes at launch.
Will the PS5 user experience offer official updates or news?
Yes, all PS5 owners globally will get official news from publishers for games they own or follow in each game’s hub, as well as recent stories in their language in a special Card in Control Center, and in the PlayStation App for mobile devices.
At launch, PS5 owners in the United States can also visit Explore on the home screen to see all of these stories together in one place, so you can see what’s going on with games you’re excited about or games you’ve set aside. In addition, Explore allows you to access live broadcasts, shared video, and images that are trending in the community from games you follow, and get updates from PlayStation.
Will we need to download a system update on day one?
Yes, there will be a PS5 system software to the latest version on day one.
If I’m not online, can I install system updates via a USB drive?
Yes, as with the PS4 console, you will be able to download new system software updates to your PC from PlayStation.com and transfer them to PS5 using a USB drive formatted for FAT32 or exFAT.
What is Game Help, and how does it work?
Game Help is a system-level feature for PS Plus members only on PS5 that may offer helpful hints, tips, and tricks to help you move forward in select PS5 games. The feature is purely optional, but it’s designed to be quicker and easier than searching the web for some types of tips and should help you avoid game spoilers.
Watch our PS5 user experience tour to see how Game Help works.
What accessibility options does PS5 offer?
PS5 players will be able to reduce or disable the force of haptic feedback and adaptive triggers on the DualSense wireless controller and remap buttons on the controller.
A voice dictation feature provides a simple and fast way for users to input text compared to a virtual keyboard: simply speak the words and they’ll appear on-screen. The feature will work with a headset, the DualSense wireless controller’s integrated microphone, or the Media Remote.
An integrated screen reader provides users with options to hear on-screen text and have controls read out loud. Users can also customize their display settings to invert colors, make text larger or smaller, bold text, adjust contrast, invert color, color correction, auto-scroll speed, and reduce motion settings.
Additionally, a chat transcription feature provides the ability for voice chat audio to be transcribed into text, and also for typed text to be spoken to other players in voice chat.
Voice dictation, screen reader, and chat transcription on PS5 support the following languages: English (US), English (UK), Japanese, German, Italian, French, Canadian French, Spanish, Latin American Spanish.
Screen Zoom. You can now adjust the magnification of the screen to suit your preference from the Settings menu.
PS Store and Digital Content
Is PlayStation Store improved on PS5?
PS Store on PS5 is now fully integrated into the system with lightning-fast browsing and a simplified, smarter layout that makes it easy to find the right game.
Can I buy PS4 and PS VR games at PS Store on PS5?
Yes, any PS4 and PS VR games that are playable on PS5 will be available for purchase on PS5 through PS Store.
How will the PlayStation App for mobile devices support PS5?
The updated PlayStation App for mobile devices has been reimagined to enhance your gaming experiences on both PS4 and PS5, including an updated user interface, Messages integration, voice chat and Party groups, natively integrated PlayStation Store and remote downloads, PlayStation news, and new features for PS5.
You can get a full overview here.
How can I manage PS5 downloads remotely?
The new PlayStation App for iOS (12.2 or later) and Android (6.0 or later) mobile devices features a native PlayStation Store experience that enables fast and smooth shopping and browsing, with the ability to remotely purchase and download games and add-ons directly to your PS4 and PS5.
When PS5 arrives, you’ll be able to remotely launch games, manage storage on your console, and quickly sign in to PS5 straight from the PS App.
Additionally, you can use PlayStation.com to manage downloads remotely.
Where will I find all of my PS5 and PS4 games?
From PS5’s home screen, the “Game Library” will show all the PS5 and PS4 games you’ve purchased or played. This includes games you were able to play as a PS Plus or PS Now subscriber. If those subscriptions have lapsed you will need to buy new subscriptions to be able to play those games again (note: PS Now service availability varies by country).
Entertainment Apps
Where will I find all of my entertainment and media apps?
From PS5’s Media homescreen, you can easily find and launch media apps you’ve recently used. Other apps you’ve downloaded but haven’t used lately can be found in the App Library.
When you want to try something new, use the All Apps hub to download a new app, or use the TV & Video hub to find recommended shows across your apps and new apps you haven’t yet downloaded.
Not sure what app has a movie or a show you’re interested in? Universal Search will let you know where you can find it and help you get there.
Which entertainment apps will be available for PS5 at launch?
Popular entertainment apps such as Netflix, Apple TV +, YouTube, Disney+, and Spotify will be available on PS5 at launch, though availability will differ by region. Additional app info can be found here.
Will streaming apps differ across countries, depending on what services are available regionally?
Yes, Internet access and an account for PlayStation Network will be required, and streaming services may require a paid subscription and may not be available in all countries or regions.
How do I access media apps and services on PS5?
Media apps are easy to access on the PS5’s home screen, in a dedicated Media section.
Will PS5 entertainment apps offer support for 4K resolution and HDR?
Yes, if the app supports these features.
Can I listen to my own music while playing on PS5?
Yes. Spotify will be supported at launch, enabling music playback, including as in-game background music. Players can also listen to music from a USB drive, including MP3, FLAC, and AAC formats.
Party, Friends, and Network Features
How will social features like Friends List and Party be improved with PS5?
PS5 expands the concept of Parties into a dedicated hangout space for you and up to 99 of your friends. You can share game content, plan play sessions, or just catch up over voice chat or text chat with users across PS4, PS5, and the new PlayStation app for mobile devices.
On PS5, the newly upgraded Parties are fast, convenient, and richly interactive places. Want to play a few multiplayer games? Jump straight into a match with your Party participants – no further invites required.
Want to chat with a friend while showing off what you’re playing? Start a voice chat in your Party and you can activate the “Share Screen” feature, which uses low-latency technology so you can show you friends what you’re playing now in real time, while keeping an eye on their game progress, too.
Want to share your gaming experience? Using Share Play (PlayStation Plus membership required), you can also hand over control of your game to a trusted friend or use it to play a local co-op game together.
A new feature called Game Base acts as your social hub on PlayStation. Game Base collects all your Friends, Parties, chat conversations, and more in one convenient and persistent place across PS5, PS4, and the new PlayStation app for mobile devices, so you can stay connected with your friends on PlayStation wherever you are.
How many players can participate in the voice chat in a Party at any one time on PS5?
You can have up to 16 people participate in a voice chat across the PS4 and PS5, and the new PlayStation App for mobile devices.
What Family/Parental controls are available with PS5?
If you’re an adult with an account for PlayStation Network, you can create an account for your child and become a family manager. This can be done in the Family Management section of your account settings.
The family manager can:
- Manage playtime.
- Manage purchases from the family manager wallet.
- Manage access to games, videos, and apps.
- Disable messaging and voice chat.
- Block videos, broadcasts, and pictures created by other players.
- Appoint other adults in the family as “guardians.” This allows them to set and change controls, such as how much can be spent from your wallet, for all the child family members.
Additionally, parental controls allow the family manager to institute age level restrictions for certain games and media, playable hours, spending limits, communication with other players, and use of PlayStation VR.
Can I change my Online ID?
Yes! Please visit this page for more details.
Can I customize my privacy options to Appear Offline?
Yes, you can Appear Offline. In a new feature on PS5, you can also set your status to “Busy,” to let friends and other players know not to disturb you.
Can I link other services to my PlayStation account?
Yes. PS5 offers integrated features with Spotify, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube, and you can link your account to these services.
Creating and Sharing Content
How does the new Create button on the DualSense wireless controller work?
The Create button gives players the ability to capture just the right moment in their gaming session. In the Create menu, you can choose to save a portion of your past gameplay, start a manual recording, take a great screenshot, or broadcast gameplay.
Additionally, the most common controls that players like to change (recording resolution, screenshot format, whether to include voice chat audio in the recording) are easily available without having to leave the game.
What video length can I capture on PS5?
PS5 automatically captures the last 60 minutes of gameplay. To save the footage, you’ll press the Create button and select “save recent gameplay.” There, you can select as little as the last 15 seconds, up to the last 60 minutes of your play session.
PS5 automatically captures the past 60 minutes of your gameplay at 1080p resolution. 4K resolution is also available if you manually record your gameplay using the Create button.
What resolution will video content be captured at?
By default, recorded video is saved at 1080p and up to 60 frames per second. 4K video recording is also available if you manually record your gameplay using the Create button.
There is a setting in the Create Menu called Manual Recording Resolution, which is visible when your PS5 is connected to a 4K capable TV. Players will be able to choose between 1920×1080 (default) or 3840×2160. The setting stays until you or another player on your console changes it or connects the console to a non-4K TV.
Where are my captured screenshots and video content stored on PS5?
Captured screenshots and videos are saved to the Media Gallery on PS5. The Media Gallery is accessible in the Games home screen, and allows for viewing, editing, sharing, copying to a USB drive, and playback of USB-based media.
How can I save the video and images I record on PS5 to another device?
Players can select images and videos and copy them to an external USB drive.
What options do I have for outputting captured video? Can I stream or export video in 4K from my PS5 to external services?
1080p and 4K video can be shared to external services, but the output resolution may be reduced depending on the shared platform.
In which formats and resolutions can I capture screenshots on PS5?
You can save screenshots as JPEG or PNG formats at 1920×1080 or 3840×2160 resolutions. Players can also capture (and view) HDR screenshots if PS5 is connected to an HDR display. When HDR screenshots are exported or shared, PS5 converts them to a standard JPEG image.
Where can I share content at launch?
Players can share screenshots and video clips (up to 3 minutes long) with friends in their Parties on PS5 or the PlayStation App for mobile devices. Players can also share to external services including Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube.
Can I transmit my shared content to the new PlayStation App for mobile devices for easy mobile sharing?
Players can share images and videos in Parties via Game Base, and that content is viewable on the new PlayStation app for mobile devices.
Does PS5 offer capture device support?
Yes. PS5 will allow the use of external HDMI-based capture devices by disabling HDCP in the Settings menu.
What improvements does Share Factory Studio on PS5 offer over Share Factory on PS4?
Share Factory Studio is a powerful media editor for your PS5. The app offers a much more robust set of editing features than the basic quick-edit feature for your gameplay capture. Share Factory Studio on PS5 provides a new set of tools and many new features, such as 4K HDR video support. Create visual wonders and share them for others to see!
What are Share Screen and Share Play?
Share Screen is a new feature for PS5. Share Screen allows a user to broadcast their game screen in real time to up to 16 Party members in a voice chat. Think of it as a small-scale game broadcast session between friends.
While using Share Screen, a player can use Share Play (active PlayStation Plus subscription required), to pass a “virtual controller” to another voice chat participant, who can then play the game remotely for up to one hour while the Party continues to watch and chat.
Share Play will also allow up to two players to play a local co-op game together, even if the other player does not own the game.
Can I transfer my captured media (gameplay clips, screenshots) from PS4 to PS5?
No, though you can export them via the built-in Capture Gallery application to a compatible USB drive from your PS4 console for safekeeping.
Other Questions
How many users can sign into one PS5?
Up to 16 users can be registered to one PS5, and up to four users can log in at the same time.
Does PS5 feature a web browser?
No, the PS5 system doesn’t include a dedicated web browser app.
How does Remote Play on PS5 work?
Players will be able to access their PS5 from a PC or mobile device via Remote Play in the same way as PS4. With PS5, you’ll also be able to access your PS5 from a PS4 console or another PS5 via Remote Play.
Learn more about Remote Play, including app download links, here .
Are there any other changes to Remote Play with the launch of PS5?
We’re updating PS4’s Remote Play feature. Now, in addition to being able to access your PS4 from a PC or a mobile device, your PS4 can access other consoles via Remote Play too, right on your TV. This includes the ability to connect to your PS5 and stream a PS5 game to your PS4 so you can play it there.
Additionally, Remote Play will add support for up to three additional users to join the Remote Play session, which allows users to enjoy local multiplayer games via Remote Play.
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Woo!
£70.00 games.
PS5 is impressive, not surprised that it’s outscoring the Series X.
Will PS4 communities carry over?
When will I be able to purchase one is my question.
My biggest question is will we be able to change our region?
Please add 1440p support. I play on a 1440p 144hz gaming monitor and am disappointed the ps5 doesn’t support it yet. The new xbox does though!
When will knew pre orders be available in Australia? I tried to get my hands on one but they had sold out.
PLEASE add 1440p support to the PS5 you’re missing out millions of gamers who just want small additional functionality. It doesn’t hurt the 1080p or 4K/8K users to support those who want a middle of the road resolution
1440p / 120hz !
1440p / 120hz / freesync! c’mon sony!
Sony needs to make them available in stores to prevent bots from scalping the internet.
Putting it on the internet is the worse when major retailers don’t have anything to remove the bots from the website.
Please add 1440p support, I have a 1440p Monitor that I bought for the PS5 and I have the Sony x900F which has 120Hz but can not access unless the console has native resolution. So now I have a Sony product which I can’t use at 120hz due to a missing feature….. 1440P for president!
When is PlayStation 5 coming to India? We have no preorder dates and the official page of Playstation India doesn’t have a release date mentioned.
Yes Please!!!
Updates for India has been very limited. Please be a little clear if release in India will take time. If no fixed can be announced yet, atleast an estimate for pre-orders can be shared.
Please share details on PS5 release in India. 👍🙏
Well the price is gonna probably be e the same and release date is 19th nov.
Will PS5 support Dolby Vision/Atmos?? If not, can this be added later via an update??
1440P Support please!
Really disappointed to learn 1440p is not supported out of the box. Please add 1440p ASAP
Someone stole the Playstation trademark.
They got it back though so check back soon.
Hey @Sid, I’m from India, and we still don’t have a release date here. Only prices have been announced so far. We would just like to know if the console is releasing in our country any time soon. We’ve been reaching out to @PlayStationIn on twitter regularly but there has been no information from them. Please do something about this.
Once they win the case against the person saying that they own the ps5 name in India
@yasink you know what they say about half knowledge?
Hey only saying what was reported in the news four or five months ago. I honestly don’t care if and when you get it was just saying that there is or was a court case
Here is some information on it…. This dude owns the trademark for the PS5 name in India was filed on October 29, 2019 by Hitesh Aswani of Delhi Sony now has to regain the trademark via court case
Will you add support for 1440p resolution in the future?
Hoping they can add 1440p support!
Yep. 1440p is a must! PLEASE
I just got a 1440p monitor and hope Sony support it soon.
1440p 120 hz please
yes please, let us know if there’s the possibility for it to come in the future
Yes I hope Sony adds 1440p 120hz. I know a lot of monitor players who are desperate for this to come soon.
Same, sucks it’s not there at launch. I’ll be playing on my TV until they add this. >:(
Yes please! Bought a new 1440P monitor for the PS5 and was disappointed to hear that it wouldn’t support 1440P. Show us Monitor users some love!
I hope playstation looks at some of these comments. I bought a brand new 1440p 144hz monitor in preparation for the PS5. I knew the current and next-gen Xbox consoles support it, and since the PS4 Pro did not support it, I assumed the PS5 finally would. Well, I was wrong. I am wondering why they would not though. Sony is bragging about 4k 120hz, when that is virtually impossible since you need a 2.1 HDMI signal, and the only TVs available for that are ridiculously expensive. Realistically, 1440p is the sweet spot for good graphics while having great refresh rate. Even if 1440p did not upscale to 4k, native 1440p would be so much better than 1080p upscaling to my 1440p monitor. I have a 4k TV, but playing on my monitor makes it a lot easier to play first person shooters, and other MOBAs. Also, Xbox said that they support AMD Freesync, while Playstation has never mentioned about variable refresh rate. I get that you guys at Sony assume that everyone will play on a TV/entertainment system, but for those that do not want to spend tons of money on a PC gaming rig, and want the advantages of being a part of the Playstation community, it is a bummer to hear that they do not have native 1440p at launch. I hope that a future update will allow for that, but I’m trying not to get my hopes up too much.
Seriously will be selling my ps5 if 1440p support isn’t provided.. it’s ridiculous in 2020 that this isn’t an option. I purchased an expensive monitor and was so eager to get propoer resolution for once as i dealt with upscaled images on the ps4 for so long. It’s absolutely terrible..
what am I going to do with this brand new Odyssey G7 1440p gaming monitor?
Sony has made a tone deaf decision by excluding native support for a 1440p resolution when the multi-platform performance gaming landscape, and even many “more casual” gamers, has been trending towards using 1440p monitors over 4k (for the ideal blend of visual fidelity and and high refresh rate performance), with top gaming influencers and streamers to back that up.
Sony, how difficult would it be to add 1440p resolution support, and how likely will that happen as demand for it continues to increase?????
1440p, Freesync and 120hz please!
Just adding my support, 1440p please Sony!
Yes, please add 1440p support.
Yes Sony PLEASE add support for 1440p resolution soon
yup! 1440p is a must for me! Would be massively appreciated.
I was shocked to learn that PS5 doesn’t support 1440p. The monitor I have is the centerpiece of my gaming setup and is worth much more money than any next-gen console I purchase.
This is so important to me that I’m now for the first time looking into getting a Series X instead, since it does support 1440p.
This is probably my biggest request since I also game on a 1440P monitor as well and I don’t have space to put a TV.
Pleeeeaaase add support for 1440p.
Yes, 1440p support please! It’s extremely important for anyone who mostly games on PC and doesn’t have a 4K TV.
My #1 ask for the new console.
Agreed, I’m also hoping for 1440p support.
With lots of PC players looking to pick up a PS5, 1440p is essential, the perfect sweet spot of quality and performance.
1440p please
PS5 would be my first sony console and I wanted to play it on my 1440 monitor. I don’t have a 4k tv :(
Please consider adding 1440p support! :)
100%, 1440p is so crucial for me, it’s a big step up form 1080p but still allows you have have decent performance. It’s honestly a turn off that 1440p isn’t supported. I hope this will be changed.
Please add 1440p support, it’s a must!
bump.
Yes! I won’t be able to use a PS5 in my desk setup if it doesn’t support 1440p.
I support this motion!! 1440p plz!
Yes, please add 1440p support. Some of us like playing on our monitors. We can’t all play on a TV all the time.
+1 for 1440p support. Would be greatly appreciated!
Commenting to also express my support for having 1440p added as an output resolution.
Please support 1440p so I can hook up my PS5 to my monitor.
Another customer asking for 1440p support here. PC gamers come to Playstation for the exclusives. Please entice us to buy a PS5 by supporting 1440p.
Please add 1440p support. Or I will cry. Maybe.
Please add 1440p support!!!
pleeeease add 1440!
Please add 1440p.
I’m also wondering this! I really want to be able to use my 1440p monitor and not have to have it downscale to 1080p.
Please add 1440p support.
Yes! Please add 1440p support!
1440p support please!
1440p support would be absolutely wonderful.
+1 for 1440p support!
I would also love 1440p support for my monitor.
1440p is what every PlayStation User should have as an option, for great visuals and high frame rates over 60 fps.
YES PLEASE, 1440P support!!!
/Signed
Many games seem to render natively in 1440p and areupscaled to 4K anyway here LET THE 1440P BE FREE!
Please add 1440p support. I spent a lot of money on a 1440p monitor and don’t have enough to purchase a 4k + a ps5. 1440p support is most likely going to be my deciding factor.
Another vote for 1440p.
Please add 1440p support, literally the determining factor between Xbox and PS for me this gen, I do NOT want to play games in 1080p anymore when they could be in 1440p.
While tv is perfect for more relaxed experiences. When playing with friends I prefer it on my 144hz 1440p monitor. Would love native support for the resolution so it’s sharp and able to get more frames! Thanks Sony!
Sony please add 1440p and Freesync. Biggest features that I would use that Xbox supports but Playstation does not.
please add 1440p!!!!
1440p please
We NEED 1440P support in this day and age. 120Hz minimum. The hardware is more than capable! Myself and nearly all of my friends have 1440p monitors; some bought new for next-gen gaming.
It’s a must and gives more options to gamers!
1440p would be greatly appreciated!
We need 1440P for sure. It’s a must.
this 100%!!! Come on Sony
Please! I would absolutely appreciate it if they added support for 1440p
+1 for 1440p support
Go the extra mile and give us VESA adaptive-sync support as well <3
Please add 1440p support!
yes please add 1440p support, dont want to play at 1080p on my 1440p monitor
Im here for 1440p
1440p and FreeSync please.
Just adding my request for 1440p!
Throwing in my request for 1440p into the void too
Choosing not to support 1440p is a backhand to competitive gamers. Having a nice balance between FPS and output quality isn’t possible without it. Very disappointed TBH, time to switch to Xbox?
I love your products. Sadly, not supporting 1440p is the ONLY deterrent for me as I do not see the investment viable if outputing only 1080p on my monitor. Will be grateful for the feature.
1440p support please!
Please add 1440p support !
Yes,PLEASE add 1440p
Replying here so I’m in the count. My 1440p monitor is significantly better than my TV. My TV may be 4K but it’s only 60Hz and doesn’t support HDR :(
+1 for 1440p
It’s essential for me
Sony, I would also appreciate 1440p support. It is a great middle ground for graphical fidelity while maintaining good framerates!
I definitely second that request, please support 1440p output!
An interview with Sony executives confirms it is technically possible and will be considered if the demand is there.
A lot of PC gamers have 1440p monitors, and given Xbox publishing strategy they are more likely to buy PlayStation for exclusive titles, so supporting this resolution would strengthen that possibility.
Secondly, even 4K TVs often support 1440p at higher refresh rate, so this resolution gives a better chance for more widespread 120 fps gaming, especially since rendering at 1440p would be cheaper than 4K, allowing for better fidelity with this high framerate.
Yes please add 1440P option, its the perfect middle ground between 1080P performance and 4K rich graphics. I am sure a decent enough size of your user base use monitors instead of TV’s.
Please add 1440p! The people have spoken!
I won’t purchase a PS5 until 1440p is natively supported
Please add support for 1440p. It would be greatly appreciated
Same boat as all these people. I doubt I’ll be buying a PS5 unless 1440p support is added because I cannot justify also buying a new monitor. We’d all really appreciate it. Thanks.
1440p is a crucial necessity for those of us that spend countless hours playing on this platform. Idk how the ball was dropped on this one, unless you plan on coming out with an cheap monitor for us, please fix this soon.
Sony, what are you doing?? Why would it be so bad to add 1440p when you can add a resolution in an update like you stated?? The Xbox has 1440p and obviously aren’t money hungry for people to purchase a TV. There are TONS of professional gamers that use monitors. Please, give me 1440p. I bought a whole new monitor for this coming launch with 120hz. Now, the 27 inch monitor is blurry bc it’s playing on 1080p. Now, I don’t know whether to lower my gaming experience or hope that I can afford the new monitor coming out which my guess will be around $1,000. You said play has no limits! Yes, it does. There are millions of people who play on monitors. I’m still trying to comprehend why we are still having this conversation with SONY! I’m playing on a 14 year old resolution. Fix it!
I hope this gets added soon.
+1. You should add 1440p!
Yes to this! 1440p/120Hz support. Also freesync support.
Please add 1440/120hz.
Please add 1440p support!!!!!!!!
1440p / 120hz please
Adding to the 1440p support train. Please give it to us Sony!!!
I need 1440p support. If I don’t play on the TV I like to play on my 1440p Monitor and because this is just a software option I don’t understand why this can’t be added. Sony, please add 1440p support, like your competition!
1440p native support is a must!
1440p, 120hz, and variable refresh rate please!
Adding my voice to 1440p! I use the same monitor for PC and PS5 and 1440p is the perfect compromise of fidelity and performance. Would prefer to keep using this same one and not have to buy a 4k monitor.
Many many *many* people use 1440p. Please help us out!
And 144hz too :D
Please add 1440p support!
Please add support for 1440p.
+1 for 1440p support.
Have a 4K TV, but will often shuttle my PS5 through to my office/PC setup when the living room is being hogged by the wife.
Hey @sshuman,
I’m from India, and we still don’t have a release date here. Only prices have been announced so far. We would just like to know if the console is releasing in our country any time soon. We’ve been reaching out to @PlayStationIn on twitter regularly but there has been no information from them. Please do something about this.
No web browser? N sony thinks they don’t need one? I’m sorry but is sony buying ps5’s. Sony should really listen to consumers. Why not a web browser? That sounds so weird to me. I need a browser I don’t know about anyone else, bit a browser makes the ps console a do everything machine. Except now in next-gen gaming, the hardware is less exceptional. Smh sony
apparently ony never filed for the PS5 trademark in india, and some random dude got there first and snagged their trademark, so no sony has to purchase that trademark from whoever did it, it’s going to take allot of time, buckle up.
Hi, is there any dates or release window for Southeast Asia countries beside Singapore?
We do know that Singapore will get PS5 on 19th, although it isn’t on the list. Any availability info for the other SEA countries such as: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam?
Sony please add 1440p support!
Sony please give us a future update where you can support 1440p at 120hz and VRR because alot of the players use 1440p monitors cause it’s currently the sweet spot in terms of display and performance to us. It’s a request from us to you to add this output feature. Thank you
Yes please! A lot of people are hoping for 1440P support, I hope Sony can accommodate us monitor users.
Exactly. It is strange that a company will skip resolutions but still offer way low 720p. Lol. Please update to support 1440p cause that is the sweet spot for alot of people who use gaming monitors
Yes. 1440p, VRR and ALLM?
Needs more attention so we can get this option.
Please add 1440p!
Please don’t leave us in the dark Sony. 1440p and VRR are a must.
please add it in the future!
Yes!!! I have a 1440p gaming monitor and no money to spend for a 4k tv please make a update
1440p support please
Yes please add 1440p support!
1440p would be a dream!
I’d love to play Spiderman Miles Morales on my 1440p monitor at 1440p instead of 1080p. Please add 1440p support. The demand is here.
Please add 1440p to PS5!
High refresh rate 1440p support with variable refresh rate (adaptive sync) is all I want for xmas
Yes, 1440p support would be awesome. I’d like to use my 1440p monitor at native resolution rather than upscaling from 1080p (which doesn’t look great).
Please add 1440p support!
Same boat as all these people. I doubt I’ll be buying a PS5 unless 1440p support is added because I cannot justify also buying a new monitor. We’d all really appreciate it. Thanks.
please add 1440p !
“Players can also experience 3D Audio on PS5 with a PS5-compatible headset that you may already own, either through the console’s USB connection, or by plugging an analog headset into the DualSense wireless controller’s 3.5mm headset jack.”
The PS5 is now just a few days away, yet we still don’t know what DACs are compatible. Getting this information is like pulling teeth and we can’t get an answer anywhere, but I will ask one last time… will the PS5 support UAC1 and/or UAC2 DACs? Thanks.
at this rate, we’ll just know by the time people can test the console by themselves
This is getting embarrassing, really
You’re not wrong. Anyone who has invested any kind of money into improving their audio setup is still left wondering whether or not they have an expensive lemon going into next gen. I have seen unofficial ‘confirmation’ that UAC1 DACs work, but UAC2 has been the standard since something like 2011, so it would be crazy if it wasn’t supported.
Sennheiser HD 599, AKG K702, Creative X7 and SMSL M3
and still down’t know if any of this gear will work on PS5
such a lack of communication
If your gear worked on PS4 then I’m sure you’ll be fine. It’s been confirmed that the Creative G3 works, so I’m guessing that all UAC1 devices ‘should’ be good.
used the SMSL M2 with optical, and only got the X7 after i sold my PS4. Never got to use both together
how do i know if something is UAC1 or 2?
Don’t want to buy a iFi Zen Dac or something
Have a look at the specs of the device and there will be a section telling you how much bitrate you will get over its various connections (optical, coaxial, USB). Find ‘USB’ and you’re looking for the sample rate to be greater than 96kHz. If it is then it is UAC2. 96kHz is the maximum for UAC1 and in fairness it’s perfectly fine for PlayStation’s purpose, but it does render a lot of our gear useless which is a bit frustrating and possibly expensive. :(
The X7 is 24-192
Well, ordered a HDMI to optical splitter
Hope they will update and support 3D audio through HDMI soon
A splitter is a cheap option, but be wary. They can create lag, jitter and/or just flat out not work. Not to mention the fact that some don’t work with 4K and if they do it’s 4K@30fps. Regardless of what the specs say it’s probably a case of just trying it for yourself. Hopefully it works for you
just got it today
tested it on PS3 (sold the PS4 a few months ago) and worked fine
the thing is, what else can i do besides this, if USB doesnt work?
Sony really screw us up big time
Well we could all wake up on Thursday to the news that UAC2 DACs work and we can all rejoice. But if that isn’t the case then we will have no option other than to pick up a UAC1 DAC. I’ve already planned ahead and ordered a JDS Labs Atom from the US.
The Atom is a very capable DAC for not a lot of money, but it is a UAC2 DAC. However, JDS Labs have firmware on their site that will essentially downgrade the DAC to operate as UAC1 device.
I’ve been in touch with someone who owns an Atom and they will also have their PS5 this week, so we won’t have long to find out one way or the other.
add me on PSN so we can better discuss this
Btw, how will hook up the Atom?
It only has RCA and 3.5 in
I can’t add you to chat on PS4. I’m currently swapping my SSD for the old HDD and then it will be going to a new home. I’ll be without a system for awhile.
Looking at your gear again I’m not how it’s going to pan out. We honestly don’t know anything until people get the PS5 in their hands. If UAC2 isn’t supported then your M3 is out, but maybe your X7 will work? Maybe you can use a USB A to micro USB instead of the optical port. Maybe it won’t work or maybe Creative have firmware that will allow it to work, I honestly don’t know. Why don’t you open a ticket with support and ask?
If all else fails you might end up having to get both an amp and a DAC. It’s of course impossible to say at this point, but if I had to go and get new gear I would get the Atom DAC with either the Monoprice Liquid Spark or the Atom amp. These things are both ‘cheap’ and very decent quality. However, I would wait until we get confirmation before you pull the trigger on anything.
Can i join in your conversation aswell, I just got my ps5 and want to get a setup that I can utilize for pc and ps5 by having a switch on a amp/dac combo. I’ll add both of you
Still no ocnfirmation of DAC support. Will UAC2 class DACs (a 2011 standard) work on PS5? I have a schiit Bifrost dac that I pair with a vali 2 amp and I want to use that via usb with the PS5 for my audio. WILL IT WORK OR NOT?
It’s getting ridiculous at this point. They strip the optical out from the PS5, push 3D audio hard, but don’t tell us how we’re going to get it outside of some vague statement. I have a feeling we won’t find the answer until we actually have the PS5 in our hands.
Yea it is just absurd at this point. I cancelle dmy Pulse 3d this mornign as apparnetly dualsense has a realtek chip and audio quality thorough it is siginificantly improved and can power 50OHM cans. So my Mackie’s should be good.
It posted without me confirming… The dualsense can pwoer 50 Ohm headphones apparently, my Mackie-MC450s are 32 Ohm so there is that, but still no replacement for big boy DACs. It seems absolutely absurd that they are pushing AUDIO yet are not confirming DAC support… Idiocy to an extreme
Not ideal I know because you already have decent gear, but if you want an audiophile grade solution rather than a gamer one, JDS Labs DACs can be downgraded from UAC2 to UAC1 by using firmware from their site. Again, not ideal, but this is my ‘Plan B’ should there be no support for UAC2.
Yea I heard about that. Their equipment is pricey in the UK though, especially when compared to Schiit.
Where did you read the creative G3 works?
It’s certainly pricey when you already own very capable stuff. I’m from the UK, too, and the cheapest I’ve seen is an Atom for around £140. However, I ordered an Atom DAC directly from JDS Labs in the US and with the most expensive shipping it comes in at £106. There is of course the chance that HMRC will claim the duty, but it will still come in cheaper. I did of course jump the gun by getting it early, but with all this COVID nonsense I figured that it would be best to get it now.
It was Karak from ACG YouTube channel that confirmed the G3 works.
I see, see if I get an Atom dac I feel like I need the AMP too XD
A G3 is only £40 right now but I have a feeling the quality will dissapoint.
Forgot I could pair it with my Vali2 amp hmmmmmm
I’m sure the Atom will be awesome with your existing amp. I’m quite interested in audiophile stuff and even before all this PS5 business I’d seen several reviews of the Atom and everyone seems to rate it.
There are of course more expensive JDS Labs DACs that can do the same ‘trick’, but I think for our purposes seeing as we would be essentially hobbling it to become a UAC1 DAC, £100 seems more than enough to spend.
Funnily enough I just got my notification from FedEx while I was typing. It shipped today and will be here Wednesday. No too shabby.
Did anyone get anything confirmed yet?
Does PS5 support UAC 2 DACs for USB audio? The PS4 only supported UAC 1.
we still don’t know
Would love for this question to be answered. Really wanting to use my Modi 3 with the PS5.
1440p MONITOR SUPPORT! Take your time, I don’t even have a 1440p monitor yet.
The PS5 doesn’t have an option in the OS for “Supersampling Mode”, so how does the system handle the selection of PS4 Pro games that don’t natively supersample?
I’m guessing super sampling will be on by default, as PS5 game will run higher than 1080p.
How many units will there be at launch day ?
Hands up who read all that??
Me….
It’s the first time I have money and want to buy a console at launch, and the suspense is killing me.
Im really hoping I’m gonna be able to get one on launch day. (19th)
I did. My question was not answered though.
When is it India 🇮🇳?
There hasn’t been any updates regarding the launch of ps5 in India
Please let us know.
Awesome, one question, will PS5 be able to support 1440P displays in the bear future? Perhaps via a system update and/or patch? I feel like a lot of people will benefit from this.
Exactly. It is strange that they will skip a resolution that alot of people game on with gaming monitors.
Yes, Sony please give those of us with 1440p screens a reason to buy the PS5!
Please add 1440p support!
Is PS5 Dual Voltage? Can I buy it from USA and use it in Asia which has a higher power voltage than USA
Plus my Country India has no release date, please help out, it’s launch week and no news other than price. PlaystationIn is a bunch of incompetent people who know nothing
Once they win the case against the person saying that they own the ps5 name in India it will release
Yes it is dual voltage. If you look it up you will find an article by psu.com that confirms this.
Can I use an external hard drive for cross gen games like ac valhalla?
Yes but it will only run ps4 version off hdd
So I preordered will i have my ps5 at home on the 12th?
So why skip 1440p resolution. Alot of us game on 1440p gaming monitors and that is such a sweet spot. Will a future update allow native 1440p resolution?
Is there a list of PS5-Compatiable headsets?
Will 3D Audio work when using bluetooth USB connection?
Because Sony have always been One Step Forward and Two Steps Back company.
Commenting for visibility. Sony I will buy 3 PS5s if you had 1440p support
Please add 1440p support!
Please Add 1440p/120hz
Will there be 1440p support sometime in the near future?
A lot of Players have a 1440p Monitor and it would be a shame missing out on it.
Ditto
+1
Commenting for visibility. Sony I would buy 5 PS5s if they had 1440p support
this here
Will the PS5 ever support 1440p?
Hey PlayStation! I really love you guys for making such awesome games available to play on PlayStation. I currently have a PlayStation 4 and also had PS3 and psp. I live in India and I know we are not such a big market for consoles in comparison to US, UK , Canada and other countries. But I feel very sad because we don’t have a release date in our country. I really wanted to gift ps5 and Miles Morales to my younger brother on his birthday this month but sadly we in India have no release date yet and have not been able to pre-order a ps5. If you read this please help us gamers in India out , we have been waiting since 16th September for being able to Pre-order a ps5 and play it this holiday season. Hope you guys help us soon!
->An Avid gamer from India
You was delayed because someone claims they own the ps5 name in India and it has gone to court
Sad to see they skipped out on Dolby Vision support. Wanted to make the PS5 my to go Media machine but guess I’ll stick with Apple TV for that.
yeah man, its a deal-breaker for me. This thing is supposed to be next gen, but it doesnt even support current gen standards of Atmos/Vision. awful.
Dolby Atmos and Vision are actually pretty bad for gaming. The audio and video has a lot of extra processing that needs to be done and it adds significant lag. Pretty disappointed to see these are not supported for video playback though. Was going to make PS5 my standard UHD Blu-ray player but I guess not.
Hoju69 there’s a low latency version of Dolby Vision designed for HDR gaming (Dolby Vision Low Latency) but I guess Sony didn’t include it.
Having invested in a TV that support dolby vision and a surround sound system that supports atmos. Quite disappointed the ps5 will support neither for bluerays…
1440p would be a dream!
The lack is Dolby Vision isn’t really a big deal. And while the Xbox Series X supports the format in games on paper, no games currently take advantage of it.
Regarding the lack of Dolby Atmos it’s not a big deal for me personally since I’ve always preferred to play games with headphones. My neighbours really appreciate this :-) I fully understand that people with full Atmos set ups are disappointed, but it’s still a niche fomat very few consumers have the necessary hardware to use. Tempest 3D on the other hand is available to anyone with a pair of headphones or tv speakers (after a later update).
Also “extra processing” has nothing to do with Sony’s decision to skip the Dolby formats. The PS5 is more than capable of processing both DV sound objects with zero lag. They just decided to develop their own format for the above mentioned reasons.
the only reason they didn’t include this stuff because sony cheaped out on the licensing costs.
Ok what if I have two PS5 consoles? I have my primary let’s say upstairs and my second upstairs. On my primary could other people play my games like on PS4?
If i play a PS4 game installed in external usb drive, do i still get increased framerates and resolutions? Or do i have to transfer the game to internal SSD to have these improvements?
I have the same doubt
You mention enhancements to last gen games on BC, if there’s no work on the developers end for 3D audio will we experience this for PS4 games played on PS5?
Is there going to be the primary account feature on the PS5?
Should Anyone told me the exact time in Japan? Which timezone should I use?
When I capture gameplay footage using the Create Button, can I direct the recording straight to an external hard drive?
When can I expect to get a time estimate for my delivery? I pre-ordered in January… All I got so far is “not before Christmas”.
I think it’d be nice to add support for 1440p. I just purchased a 1440p monitor so I can atleast see a difference from ps4 on 1080p but it looks like I’m just going to be seeing 1080p for another generation because I do not want to purchase another monitor. Please support 1440p Sony.
Me and my wife will own a Ps5 each, will we be able to purchase the game in my account and play on both Ps5 like it was on Ps4?
This question is important to my family, too.
Has there been any improvement to how software is shared in multi-PS5 households? The PS4 implementation was okay, but had flaws.
When will Sony institute a true family sharing system?
Same case overhere. I got a PS4 for my kids and another one for me. I can then share games between those two consoles. How will it work for the PS5?
This is my question, too. We have 2 PS4’s that we share in our household. I’m hoping it will be the same as PS4. Any chance we find out before launch day?
Lots of information in this article too bad I couldn’t secure a ps5. Really wanted to play godfall and all stars let’s see what happens in the coming months.
When will VRR be added? It was on the specsheet.
Also wil ALLM be added?
Also wanna know this.
Will we be able to download games from friends on PS5? My brother’s PS4 is set as my primary and vise versa, will we have to do that with the PS5 too? I don’t like that I can’t access my own games when I don’t have internet, and I can’t always be prepared to set as primary every time.
When is it release in Indonesia 🇲🇨? And will it be updated about backward compatibility? I was hoped to play my psone games again on PS5. Thanks for answering my questions 👍
When will the console and games be available in India? What will be the price?
I second this question… what about asia…? Completely neglected the entire continent
Will the PS5 support Dolby Atmos, DTS-X and Dolby Vision for the UHD Blu-Ray disc player or Dolby Vision on the Netflix app? If not, will there be an update in the future to unlock these abilities? I was hoping to use the PS5 as both the gaming console and media player, but without Dolby Atmos, DTS-X (these two usually only require bitstream passthrough of Dolby TrueHD 7.1 and DTS HD-MA 7.1, no decoding is necessary from the PS5, just the compatible receiver) and especially Dolby Vision (the premium HDR on Bravia’s top models) without these feature PS5 is pretty useless as a UHD Blu-Ray player and it is strictly a game console.
From what I have learned so far no Dolby Vision or Atmos support on media apps on PS5.
For UHD Blu-Ray – Atmos is supported but not Dolby Vision.
I find it pretty disappointing, really.
Media as a whole is a bummer. No DTSX. No Dolby Vision. Lack of 3D Blu ray compatibility. This was a let down.
No Dolby Vision / Atmos means no PS5 for me. It’s obsolete out of the box. bummer.
you can get Atmos and DTS-X support via Bitstream as it does on PS4 that hasn’t changed, Dolby Vision however we can only hope Sony choose to support it via Firmware update.
This is a real downer for me and why i’ll use x series for media and PS5 for most games.
I actually just built a very expensivev atmos setup in room too and I hope at very least even without atmos encoding, tehir 3d audio would use presence speakers but it’s looking like even that is just headsphones only. Sony is really dropping ball on technology support.
I’m not sure it’s even possible to get a TV that has 3D *AND* 4k/120. I got a new TV for the room with the PS5, and took my OLED that does 3D (and has some burnin from gaming, unfortunately) to another room, where it will live with my PS4. Still..
No Dolby Vision for UHD disks? Don’t care about gameplay – or even Netflix (you’ve got a DolbyVision-capable display without its own Netflix app? How’d that happen?), but really want it for movies. C’mon, guys!
You’re right, this is a big disappointment, I would prefer to buy a PS5 but will have to buy an xbox as it supports both Dolby Vision and Atmos which are both must have features for me. What a letdown, Sony being cheap and not paying for a Dolby licence.
With this decision Sony just handed the home media enthusiast segment to Microsoft. Again. PS4 Pro didn’t have a UHD player and now this.
Absolutely spot on. Absurd decision if it turns out Dolby vision and atmos can’t be added via firmware at a later date.
TL;DR… I’ll figure it all out in two days when I have my PS5 😂
When will there be more PS5 available?
Sony needs to make them available in stores to prevent bots from scalping the internet.
Will there be an update to make PS5 compatible with 1440p?
The number one complaint from Digital Foundry review is the lack of VRR.
I have seen it mentioned on the PS.Blog before that VRR is supposed to be part of the specs.
When can we expect VRR? Can you please re-confirm that is coming?
In addition to missing VRR, why no ALLM?
Yes, I would like to know this as well. Also what types versions of vrr will be available? Thanks!
Yeah i would really like to know this as well, will VRR (Freesync for samsung & Gsync LG) be supported, same for auto low latency mode & 1440p resolution on a future update. My tv currently support 4k/60 and 1440/120 and for multiplayer i would like to be able to use the 1440p/120 for example for fps games
I also want to know when vrr and allm are coming.
Will you support 1440p in a future update? There is a lot of PC gamers that use this resolution on their monitor and would like to do so on the ps5 as well.
1440p 1440p 1440p 1440p 1440p 1440p 1440p 1440p 1440p 1440p 1440p !!!!!!!!!!!
1440p PLSSSS
Please. Add 1440p 120 hz
1440p needs to be supported asap.
1440p is a must! There is a lot of us on 1440p!
Agreed. 1440p would be a great addition!
YES 1440p PLEASE! I only have a 1080p TV and a 1440p computer screen and I can’t afford a 4KTV right now, so I would love to at least take advantage of my computer screen.
Agreed, 1440p added would be great.
1440p support would be great!
Please add 1440p!
Signing in to support the 1440P!
1440p Please.
Add 1440p support!
Please update the PS5 to support a 1440p resolution. Thank you.
+1 for 1440p
Yes, please add 1440p. That way I can play with my monitor as well!
Same here. High refresh rate at 1440p is my setup of choice
Commenting for 1440p support
1440p 120hz support
+1 for 1440p support.
please add this in for the ps5 sony!
Adding on here to request pile.
1440P support please!
+1
1440p support would be such a huge improvement for my setup.
Signed in to say, you should probably add an option for 1440p
My TV supports 120 Hz at up to 1440p. Pls Sony. Let me get the most out of my HDMI 2.0.
1440/120hz please and thanks!
Yes 1440p, alot of us don’t have a space for TV
Need 1440p and 120hz!
SONY ADD THIS ASAP PLEASE
What about Dolby Vision? Is there any chance that the PS5 supports DV for Netflix or 4K BluRay movies?
As I watched a lot of review videos of PS5, there are a few things I noticed about the game library, that I find irritating. This applies to the PS5 game library, as well as to the library in the new PS app and library.playstation.com:
The library shows alpha/beta/demo games with the main game artwork and the full name (e.g. Call of Duty Modern Warfare) and only in the detail page you can see that it’s actually just the beta and not the full game, which is misleading
The library shows all your digital purchases and all installed disc games. But, it also shows all your disc games that you have played in the past and are not installed anymore. What happens when you sell your physical games? Will these be stuck in there forever, reminding you of games you don’t own anymore? Will these show up on the PS5 Digital Edition (probably)?
On PS4 you can hide items from your library right now (this is even more useful on PS4 as it is also cluttered with DLC content from disc games in between your digital purchases). When you hide stuff from there it does not apply to the PS app or library.playstation.com.
On PS5 the only option when tapping Options on a game that is not installed is “Download” and your library will be a unorganized mess of digital purchases, disc games you may or may not own anymore, and alpha/beta/demo games.
I hope they will offer a way to hide games from your library that applies across PS5, the PS app and library.playstation.com. Maybe it’s just me, but I like myself a clean library.
Game organization is disappointing. The PS3 had folders – but the PS4 didn’t for a year or two. Why? And why are they doing that again?
I wouldn’t care so much how the library displayed things IF there was an option to organize everything they way I want. If anything, they should be EXPANDING folders, so you can organize games you own but haven’t downloaded. Better yet, call them tags, and let us create our own and slap as many tags on a game as we want, and filter by tags – you could even make it a social option with approved tags that are suggested or popular for a game.
Why doesn’t the DualSense work on PS4?
@toasticus420
I know it’s mad that the Dualsense does not work on PS4.
But, it works on PS3🤪🤪🤪 Sony are mad.
It’s got something to do with Bluetooth.
Anybody want to take bets on how long that will be the case? I bet by April there will be a firmware upgrade for the PS4 to allow it to work with DualSense, just in simple rumble mode. Maybe it will take longer if they have a huge back stock of Dualshocks that they don’t sell on Black Friday.
Money
Why Sony web site doesn’t sell the the PS5 just in general I mean why make it soo hard to get making everything complicated
Q: Does PS5 support 3D Blu-ray movies?
A: No, 3D stereoscopic output is not supported on PS5.
But you can still watch 3D Blu-ray movies if you connect PSVR to your PS5, right?
I’d also like to know the answer to that question. Can 3D Blu-ray movies can be viewed when using PSVR on the PS5? This was was supported on PS4.
Why is 3D not available? This is dumb to stop supporting it. A lot of us have a library of 3D movies that we watch on our PSVR and our 3D projectors that are still being manufactured. This is actually the most annoying thing I’ve read from this post. It makes zero sense
No you won’t be able to watch 3d movies at all, PS-VR was only replacing a 3d TV it wasn’t decoding 3d movies that was the PS4, we can only hope Sony reverse this choice .
Please Sony add the ability to watch 3d blurays when using our ps5’s
I love 3D movies! Please add 3D Blu Ray support via patch.
Not seconding this, because there are already a few others. Whatever-numbering this. :-)
add 1440p please 😢😢😢😢
Will it be possible to use PS5 Remote Play with a PS Vita?
Seconded that question.
Yes, I would like to know this as well! There was no mention of PS Vita in this whole article. I still love my Vita and would love to know if Sony will update the Vita to be compatible with PS5 in any way! Cheers to the new generation!
I want to know this as well.
With the PS4 supporting the Vita via Remote Play then the PS5 runs on the PS4 via Remote Play it seems we are really close to being able to patch in Vita Remote Play for PS5!
Please!
Same question here ^^
I’m still using my PS Vita and I Love Remote Play on it – it’s 100 times better than playing on smartphone because of physical buttons.
I hope that they will make System Software Update both for PS5 and Vita and we can play games for PS4 and PS5 via Remote Play on PS5!
Yes, yes, a million times YES! PS5 remote play on Vita!
And if I may make a suggestion, since the PS4 will have the ability to stream the PS5 game play, could we get the PS4 to stream content from the Vita too? I love the PSTV, but it’d be great to play ALL Vita games on a HDTV.
thirded
I used to care deeply about this too, but now that the official Remote Play client is available on all mobile devices — plus great open-source options like Chiaki! — it really doesn’t make sense to keep using near-decade-old hardware.
Get a $10 clip to hook your phone to a DS4, and you can stream at double the resolution, higher FPS, more advanced WiFi version, with all the buttons, touchpad support… it’s so much better, I can’t go back.
Hell, if they want the Vita to sell, why not give the Vita a PS5 Remote Play App and bundle it with the PS5. That’ll give the Nintendo Switch a run for it’s money.
Got invite to order PS5, Is there a way to purchase an EXTENDED WARRANTY for the PS5, could not find an option for it during the order process.
Most home contents insurance companies will provide you with insurance cover
What games support 120 frames
Hi. If i have a Platinum Headset, should i leave the 3d/vss switch on or off to better enjoy tempest?
I’d like an answer to this as well.
If we are using older Playstation headsets like Gold/Platinum/etc over USB, and want to get the Tempest 3D effect, should we disable the Virtual Surround Sound (VSS) function?
“ Trophy lists will combine PS3, PS Vita, PS4, and PS5 Trophies, sorted chronologically by order of most recently unlocked.”
Please update the Trophy menu to let us sort the list of games alphabetically again. It makes it much easier to find an older game to check trophy status, as well as view all games in a particular series together.
This was possible on PS3 and Vita, and I can’t understand why this isn’t the case for PS4 and PS5.
Thanks! i can’t wait to get my hands on the system :)
Will there be an option to change the single press of the PS button to bring us to the home screen instead of the Control Center?
Hi. Will account primary activation be on ps5? I am sharing my ps5 with my brother and if he buys playstation plus on his account will it work for me? Do I need to activate anything? What if I buy psplus on my account will it work for him?
I would assume it will work the same as it does on the PS4 – no reason it should be different. In that case, the Plus member can play online and back up their saved games, but the non-Plus player can’t do either. If the Plus member downloads a free game, though, and it’s that person’s primary console, then anyone else with an account on the console can play the free game.
Hopefully we can have a primary PS4 and a primary PS5 at the same time. That will be interesting to see.
Looking forward to confirmation that we can have a primary PS4 and a primary PS5 at the same time.
My son is keeping my Pro (which I have to set as primary, so he can play my games using his account), but I want to be able to play digital games offline on my PS5…
1440p feature request here
When You say audio will work over the usb port, does that mean a usb connected to a headphone amp will work on PS5. Admittedly I’ve been a little frustrated by the fact that my amps will not work on PS4.
Please add Native 1440p support!! This would be a fantastic sweet spot for performance and visual gameplay!
I’m also anxious to know if the PS5 will support generic USB DACs. It would really simplify my planned setup if it does.