Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
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Our take on the Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition
The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is Sony's disc-less PS5: the same console hardware, without a Blu-ray drive, so all games are bought and downloaded from the PlayStation Store. It runs the same library as the standard PS5, including PS4 titles through backward compatibility, and adds the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. It suits players who buy games digitally and don't need discs or 4K Blu-ray playback. Against the standard PS5 it gives up the drive and the used-disc market; against the Xbox Series X it has the stronger exclusive lineup but less raw power, and the Series S is the cheaper, smaller all-digital alternative.
- Same performance and game library as the standard PS5
- DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers add real feel to games
- Fast SSD keeps load times short
- Runs most PS4 games through backward compatibility
- Slimmer and lighter than the disc model
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What reviewers say
Owners rate the Digital Edition as the same PS5 experience minus the drive, praising the controller and load speeds. The main complaints are storage space and being locked into digital purchases.
- Controller feelPraisedOwners single out the DualSense's haptics and adaptive triggers as the standout feature.
- Load timesPraisedThe SSD makes loading noticeably faster than on the PS4.
- StorageCriticisedBuyers say the built-in storage fills up after a handful of large games.
Questions and answers
- Is the Digital Edition worse than the standard PS5?
- No. It has the same processor, graphics and SSD. The only difference is the missing disc drive, so it cannot play discs or 4K Blu-rays.
- Can it play PS4 games?
- Yes, most PS4 games run through backward compatibility. Disc-based PS4 games cannot be used because there is no drive.
- How much storage does it have?
- It ships with an 825GB SSD, of which roughly 667GB is usable. You can add an approved M.2 NVMe SSD for more space.
- Do I need PlayStation Plus?
- Only for online multiplayer and the monthly game offerings. Single-player games and free-to-play titles work without it.
- Does it support 4K and high frame rates?
- Yes. It outputs up to 4K and supports up to 120Hz on compatible TVs, depending on the game's mode.
- What comes in the box?
- The console, one DualSense controller, an HDMI cable, a stand and a power cable. No games are included.
