PlayStation 5

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PlayStation 5
Designer Sony
Manufacturer Sony
CPU AMD Zen 2 3.5 GHz
Graphics AMD RNA 2 2.23 GHz
Memory 16 GB
Media Blu-ray, DVD, CD, digital
Released PlayStation 5, PS5 Digital Edition
Worldwide: November 19, 2020
PS5 Slim, PS5 Slim Digital Edition
Worldwide: November 10, 2023
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The PlayStation 5 is a ninth generation console that is the fifth, and current, home video game console by Sony.

Models

PlayStation 5

The original PlayStation 5 has a built-in Blu-ray drive and also supports purchasing games over the internet through digital distribution. It was released worldwide on November 19, 2020.

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition

The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition lacks a Blu-ray drive so games can only be purchased over the internet through digital distribution. It was released worldwide on November 19, 2020.

A Blu-ray drive add-on is not available so the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition can not be upgraded to the capabilities of the standard PlayStation 5.

PlayStation 5 (CFI-2000 model group – slim)

The slim PlayStation 5 of the CFI-2000 model group, like the original model can play media via a built-in Blu-ray drive or over the internet through digital distribution. It has a slightly smaller design, one terabyte of built-in storage, and additional USB ports. It was released on November 10, 2023.

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (CFI-2000 model group – slim)

The slim PlayStation 5 Digital Edition of the CFI-2000 model group, like the digital edition, lacks a Blu-ray drive so games can only be purchased over the internet through digital distribution. As with the standard slim model, it has a slightly smaller design, one terabyte of built-in storage, and additional USB ports. It was released on November 10, 2023.