The PS5 is a brilliant bit of kit. It's very smart and intuitive, feels really premium and is a decent jump from the PS4.
The controller is the show stopper. So difficult to explain the haptic feedback (and the adaptive triggers for that matter), but the best way I can think of is to describe it as "intelligent vibration". Instead of just vibrating like a DS4 or whatever, the vibration is tuned and has different wavelengths and amplitudes.
The triggers feel very solid too. I was concerned they may be fragile, but not at all. Looking forward to exploring the controller with some more games.
Astro's Playroom is such a cool little game. When I say little, it's not exactly short or anything, it's got a heap of content in it and should keep you entertained for several hours in terms of a playthrough. The nostalgia is off the chain!! I've lost count of the little tributes to previous Playstation characters, games, systems, accessories etc. Brings back some crazy good memories and really is a terrific guide to show you the new Dual Sense controller and "show off" a bit with their new tech.
The UI is smooth, snappy and looks great. The cards system is schmick and really helps you keep track of where you left off a game, or how far through you are and that sort of thing. I think there will be some updates coming thick and fast to add or enable new features. It doesn't feel unfinished or anything, but like it has been designed to be added on to.
The console itself isn't as big as I thought it was going to be, but still the largest I've seen! Doesn't feel massively heavy or bulky, but it does demand your attention. It looks and feels premium though, with no squeaks, rattles or "cheap" sounding noises. It is whisper quiet until the disc drive fires up, but even that fades into the background of ambient noise.
With the stand on, it feels very stable in the vertical position and has a reasonably slim profile when sitting next to a TV.
Not much else to report as yet. I'm going to plug my wheel into it tonight to make sure it all works (which I'm 100% confident it will). Have heard mixed reviews about GT Sport and some people reporting issues, so will check that out.
For those lucky enough to have a PS5 already, I'm sure you'll agree that it is a proper next-generation feel.
For those still waiting, hopefully this little review gives you a bit more insight. I've always been a Playstation user, but far from being a fanboi. I have always respected the XB and MS for driving the console makers to improve, and they've both done it with this new generation.
Sony got the tagline right, "Play has no limits!!"
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