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Sony's ninth-generation home video game console and the flagship product of the PlayStation brand.

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Overview

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a home video game console developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the gaming division of Sony Group Corporation. Released in November 2020, it is the successor to the PlayStation 4 and the flagship hardware of the PlayStation brand, one of the best-known names in interactive entertainment. The console launched in two models: a standard edition with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive and a lower-priced Digital Edition without a disc drive, both built around custom AMD silicon combining an eight-core Zen 2 CPU and a RDNA 2-based GPU. The PS5's defining features are its ultra-high-speed custom SSD, which dramatically shortens load times and enables new streaming-based game design; the DualSense wireless controller with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers; support for 4K resolution, high frame rates and ray tracing; and 3D audio. Sony positioned the machine as a premium, technology-forward platform for both blockbuster first-party exclusives and third-party titles. The PlayStation brand is owned and operated by Sony Interactive Entertainment, headquartered in Tokyo with major operations in the United States and worldwide. The PS5 is sold through major retailers and Sony's own PlayStation Direct store, and its revenue model combines hardware sales with PlayStation Plus subscription services, digital game and add-on sales through the PlayStation Store, and accessories. Sony has repeatedly described the PS5 as one of the fastest-selling PlayStation consoles, supported by a deep pipeline of first-party studios such as Insomniac Games, Santa Monica Studio, Guerrilla Games and Naughty Dog. As a product brand, the PS5 anchors the current PlayStation ecosystem, which also includes PlayStation VR2, the PlayStation Plus service tiers, and cross-generation support for many PS4 titles. Its competitive positioning is against Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S and, increasingly, against PC gaming and cloud streaming services. The brand's marketing leans on exclusive franchises, technical performance and a premium gamer identity.

History

The PlayStation 5 was developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment as the successor to the PlayStation 4, which had launched in 2013. Sony began publicly discussing the next-generation console in 2019, confirming key technical details such as the custom SSD and the AMD-based architecture. The console was released in November 2020 in two configurations: a standard model with a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray drive and a Digital Edition without one. Launch supply was constrained by global semiconductor shortages and pandemic-related logistics issues, and PS5 units were difficult to find at retail for an extended period. Despite this, Sony reported strong demand and the platform became a central part of its gaming strategy. The PS5 introduced the DualSense controller, whose haptic feedback and adaptive triggers became a signature feature, and its SSD enabled near-instant loading and new gameplay mechanics. Sony expanded the ecosystem over time with PlayStation VR2, launched in 2023, and a revised, slimmer PS5 model. The PlayStation Plus service was restructured into tiered plans, and Sony pursued a mix of first-party exclusives and third-party partnerships. The brand competes primarily with Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S and with the broader PC and cloud gaming markets. As of the mid-2020s the PS5 remains the flagship of the PlayStation hardware line.

2023
PlayStation VR2 is released, expanding the PS5 ecosystem.
2023
A slimmer, revised PS5 model is introduced.
2020
PlayStation 5 launches in November in standard and Digital Edition models.
2019
Sony publicly confirms key technical details of its next-generation console.

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Premium, technology-forward home console brand for blockbuster exclusives and high-performance gaming.

PlayStation 5 (standard edition)
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
DualSense wireless controller
PlayStation VR2

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2020
Sony apologizes for PS5 preorder problems
Sony apologized for problems with PlayStation 5 preorders that caused many gamers to miss out on securing a console. The company also said more consoles would be released for preorder over the following days and that more would be available through the end of the year.
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2026.11.19
Reported2026.08.18
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Online launches November 19 for Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series[3]《以撒的结合：忏悔+》在线版将于11月19日登陆Switch 2、PS5和Xbox Seriesvgchartz.com
Publisher Nicalis announced that The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ Online will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, with a physical version available on Switch 2.
2026.11.02
Reported2026.11.02
Derelikt launch announced for PlayStation 5[4]宣布《Derelikt》将登陆 PlayStation 5blog.playstation.com
The creator of Derelikt announced that the sci-fi horror game is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 on November 13, 2026.
2026.10.30
Reported2026.10.30
Sony Interactive Entertainment announces the Prism Collection[5]索尼互动娱乐宣布推出 Prism Collectionthestar.com.my
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a new lineup of PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers and console covers under the Prism Collection, which is planned to launch globally on February 4, 2027.
2026.10.27
Reported2026.08.17
Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy launches October 27[6]《Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy》将于10月27日发售vgchartz.com
Stormind Games announced that Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on October 27.
2026.10.21
Reported2026.10.21
Sony releases PS5 firmware update 26.07-14.20.00[7]索尼发布 PS5 固件更新 26.07-14.20.00polygon.com
Sony released PS5 firmware update 26.07-14.20.00. Its patch notes say it improved messages and usability on some screens.
2026.10.21
Reported2026.10.21
Nuggets Entertainment announces RV There Yet? launch for PS5[8]Nuggets Entertainment宣布《RV There Yet?》登陆PS5vgchartz.com
Nuggets Entertainment announced that the cooperative adventure game RV There Yet? will launch for PlayStation 5 on October 29.
Unconfirmed
Reported2026.10.20
BeamNG.drive launches on PS5[9]《BeamNG.drive》登陆 PS5carscoops.com
BeamNG.drive has been adapted for PS5 and is described as a new addition to the console’s racing-game lineup.
2026.10.15
Reported2026.10.14
Hamster launches Console Archives The Drug Store for Switch 2 and PS5 on October 15[10]Hamster《Console Archives The Drug Store》10月15日登陆Switch 2与PS5vgchartz.com
Hamster announced that Console Archives The Drug Store, a modern release of HUMAN's 1998 drug store management simulation, will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on October 15, 2026, priced at $11.99 / 1,200 yen. The article headline gives the launch date as October 15, while the article body states October 8. The release adds features such as customizable button layouts, multiple save points, a rewind function, and CRT-style screen filters, and includes only the Japanese-language version of the game.
2026.10.08
Reported2026.08.18
Order of the Sinking Star launches October 8 for Switch 2, PS5, and PC[11]《Order of the Sinking Star》将于10月8日登陆Switch 2、PS5和PCvgchartz.com
Publisher Arc Games and developer Thekla announced that Order of the Sinking Star will launch for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam on October 8. A demo is available now on PC with save data carrying over to the full release.
2026.09.10
Reported2026.08.19
The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline launches September 10[12]The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline launches September 10vgchartz.com
Developer ONE-O-ONE Games announced that The Alighieri Circle: Dante's Bloodline will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on September 10 for $19.99 / £19.50, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release later in 2026.

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