The PS5 is a powerful and well-designed console that offers a compelling next-gen gaming experience. Its library of exclusive games continues to be a showcase for the PS5’s marvelous DualSense controller, spatial 3D audio tech and super-fast SSD, and it’s the reason why so many gamers will covet Sony’s new PlayStation console. It might be too big for some setups, though, and a couple of issues hold it back from being a five-star product. However, it's a welcome upgrade over the PS4 and an exciting portal to next-gen gameplay.

Pros

+ 4K/120 gameplay, 8K/60 support

+ PS Plus Collection is great value

+ Revolutionary controller haptics

+ Beautiful, fast new UI

+ Significantly faster load times

Cons

- Size makes finding a home tricky

- 825GB SSD fills up quick

- Small selection of genuine PS5 games

- Limited backwards compatibility

- No Dolby Vision or Atmos