The PS5 launch is less than a week away, and many players are waiting on pins and needles to get their next-generation Sony home consoles. Videos showing PS5 consoles in warehouses and pictures of players who received their consoles early are going viral on social media, making the wait that much more difficult.
Sony is also doing all it can to drum up anticipation for the PS5 as launch day gets closer. Now, to clear up any player confusion ahead of launch, PlayStation has released an extremely in-depth FAQ that details some questions fans have been asking about the PS5 ahead of launch.
Though Sony has been drip-feeding consumers with information for a while, some of the finer details surrounding the console are still hazy. Most fans want a clear picture before spending $500 dollars on a brand new piece of hardware, so Sony’s PS5 FAQ is a good move. The FAQ covers a ton of information, but one of the first real topics of interest is the PS5’s SSD. The FAQ confirms a lot of details surrounding the SSD, including that the PS5 SSD can’t be expanded at launch, meaning players will have to wait until a later date to upgrade.
The FAQ also goes into greater detail about the PS5’s new 3D Audio feature. The post details how 3D Audio works, how it benefits gameplay, and reaffirms that PS5's 3D Audio works with existing headsets that plug into either the USB port or the analog port on the DualSense controller. While a full list of compatible headsets isn’t given, the language makes it seem like most headsets with a USB or analog jack will work. The FAQ goes on to cover various specifics surrounding the PS5’s internals, including the GPU, CPU, and RAM.
Fans were able to get a much clearer idea of the PS5’s components through a video Sony released in October, where a PS5 console was fully taken apart. Another major topic the FAQ covers is the DualSense controller and its new features. A wide range of topics are covered from the controller’s microphone functionality to the various differences between the DualShock 4 controller and the new DualSense. Additionally, the new haptic feedback functionality of the DualSense is covered at length, detailing what the controller is capable of.
Notably, players can turn off the DualSense’s haptic feedback should they find it too distracting during certain experiences. The FAQ covers far more in-depth details relating to the PS5, like the launch titles available on PS5, PS4 backwards compatibility, PS VR, the PS5 UI and UX, and the different entertainment apps available at launch. Players who still have lingering questions about the PS5 should give the full post a read.
The PS5 launches on November 12.
