PS5 All-digital PS5 digital edition The next-generation console packs plenty of power with a variable 10.28 TFLOPs and an ultrafast solid-state drive. You can play digital media and disc-based media including all PS4 titles, with this drive. Amazon Pros Advanced SSD 499
Powerful GPU/CPU
Can you play discs?
Cons Not compatible with PS4 discs Backward Compatible
The Digital Edition PlayStation is physically larger than the Digital Edition. There will also be a digital version. It packs the same amount power as the Digital Edition and has the same amazing SSD. There is no disc drive so you don't need to worry about discs, but it will also mean you lose the option for discs forever. Amazon Pros Advanced SSD $399
Powerful GPU/CPU
Presumably, the regular edition is cheaper than the one that comes standard
Due to a lack of disk drives, slightly smaller
Backward compatibility not with discs for 4
Sony's new PS5 surprised the entire world with its announcement. The brand's new PS5 was unveiled, featuring an upgraded console and a completely new design. Sony also unveiled a second model, the PS5 Digital Edition. This is almost identical to the regular model but has one major difference. We now have both consoles in our hands. There are many things to consider when deciding how to best play PS5 games.
PS5 vs. PS5 Digital Edition - What is the difference?
Source: Jennifer Locke / Android Central
Sony reiterated the fact that these consoles are nearly identical. Both PS5 consoles are extremely powerful, have great CPUs and feature a super fast solid-state drive (SSD). Both consoles use the DualSense controller, and both are compatible with the exact same accessories. The only difference is that they do not have Ultra HD 4K Bluray drives.
This drive is included in the regular PS5 and allows you to play backward-compatible PS4 games. Blu-ray and Ultra HD Bluray titles will also be available. These capabilities will be unavailable on the Digital Edition console. This console is intended for people who don't use any physical media. You can also purchase digital versions of your games and watch your TV shows or movies digitally.
PS5 PS5 digital edition Price $499 GPU 10.28TFLOPS Custom RDNA2 10.28TFLOPS Custom RDNA2 CPU 8x Cores@ 3.5GHzCustom Zen2 8x Cores@ 3.5GHzCustom Zen2 Memory 16GBGDDR6 16GBGDDR6 Storage 825GB SATA SSD 825GB SSD USB 3.0, USB C USB 3.0 Controller DualSense DualSense Backward Compatibility Yes PSVR support Yes Audio "Tempest", 3D AudioTech Dimensions 15.3x4.1x10.2 inches
PS5 vs. PS5 Digital Edition - What does this mean for you?
Storage and memory
The 825GB SSD is included in both PS5 consoles. This SSD is very fast and can store raw data at speeds up to 5.5GB/s, which is well above what other SSDs can do. No matter if you purchase your games digitally or physically, they will need to be installed. This will eat up space on your SSD. You can expand your storage space with the 2021 update. However, you must meet certain key criteria in terms of performance and size. We have added a PS5 SSD expansion guide to clarify.
Seagate Firecuda 530 is one such compatible drive. It provides excellent performance and has no technical issues.
Backward compatibility
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Both consoles can be used with PS4 games. The "overwhelming majority of" PS4 games are supported by both consoles from day one. These titles, which include PSVR games, can tap into the tremendously enhanced power of PS5 to run at higher resolutions and more stable framerates.
However, the PS5 Digital Edition won't be able to play PS4 disks. It will only work with digital PS4 games. If you have a large collection of PS4 games that you want to keep playing, this is something you should consider.
PlayStation Plus Collection
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PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and PlayStation 5 owners will now be able pay for a new subscription, the PlayStation Plus Collection. Subscribers can access many PS4 games on the new console by purchasing the PlayStation Plus Collection subscription. These include games such as God of War, Bloodborne and Final Fantasy 15. You can play the PlayStation Plus Collection on PS4, but first you must have redeemed your games on PS5.
Consoles in limited edition
There have not been any limited edition consoles revealed. Some interesting designs may be in the future. In a thread now deleted, Matt MacLaurin (Sony's vice president of UX design at PlayStation) explained that the PS5 hardware can be customized in ways that the previous console was not. He said that there would be a "special edition for everyone".
Future games
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The PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition have identical performance specifications, so your games will run flawlessly on both. This is crucial because it ensures that major PS5 games such as Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake, will run on both systems.
Sony Worldwide Studios is also working hard on a slate exclusive games including Insomniac Gaming's Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Marvel’s Wolverine, and many more.
For obvious reasons, the PS5 Digital Edition won't allow you to play the physical version of a PS5 title. This is important to remember, especially if your goal is to collect special editions such as Horizon Forbidden West.
Bottom line
Source: Jennifer Locke / Android Central
No matter which system you choose, you will be able to enjoy another generation of top-quality games. If you are new to the PlayStation ecosystem, I recommend the Digital Edition. It's smaller and cheaper. There won't be as many discs to store. You can also keep Blu-ray movies and PS4 games on the regular PS5 instead.
Jennifer Locke, PlayStation Lead, stated that it was difficult to return to the PS4 after experiencing everything the PS5 had to offer. Although the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition can be purchased, it is difficult to find one in stock. You might consider purchasing some of the available titles for the system, like the superb Demon's Souls remake.
Play with fully compatible PS5 This console is for you if you don't want to give up physical media. Amazon: $499
Digital future PS5 Digital Edition - Play digitally! Enjoy the same great PS5 games as your older PS4 games, provided that they are all digital. This route eliminates the need to worry about discs. Amazon: $399
