![]() Like the Xbox Series X, the PS5 uses a single fan that is unusually large (by console standards) to keep itself cool, which it does very quietly indeed. It can be laid horizontally if preferred, but the PS5's size can still cause issues for those with limited space in their equipment racks, particularly as you have to allow space around it for air to flow. While it's a touch slimmer than the Xbox Series X (14cm vs 15cm), it's significantly taller (39cm vs 30cm). Some say that the PS5's white shell has the look of a high-collared catsuit, with an opening that plunges down to create a 'V' that could denote that this is the fifth-generation PlayStation.Īs for dimensions, the PS5 is absolutely huge. Its curvaceous lines and glossy white finish contrast with the Xbox's sharp, geometric silhouette and stealthy matte black paint. Unlike previous generations of Xbox, there's no HDMI input or optical output.Ĭompared with the quite utilitarian appearance of the Xbox Series X, the PS5 looks very sci-fi. It measures 30 x 15 x 15cm (hwd), weighs 4.45kg and works with a 130mm fan that draws cool air up through vents in the bottom and sends hot air out through outlets at the top. The design of the Xbox Series X looks not too dissimilar to a matte black tower PC – a clear departure from the Xbox One – that can be stood vertically or laid horizontally. The two consoles look strikingly different. We've seen online retailers begin to discount prices. The Xbox Series X is easier to find, while the Xbox Series S is relatively plentiful these days. It's now possible to find a PS5 restock, but you'll have to be quick on the draw. In other words, the two disc-less next-gen consoles aren't designed to compete directly with one another.īoth consoles remain in high demand. That's not a huge surprise – the PS5 Digital Edition is simply a standard PS5 with the disc drive removed, whereas the Xbox Series S has a number of performance downgrades when compared to the Xbox Series X. The PS5 Digital Edition is quite a bit more expensive, at £390 / $399, AU$650. ![]() The Xbox Series S costs just £249 / $299 / AU$499. There are more affordable, disc-less versions of each console available. The Xbox Series X is slightly cheaper in the UK and Australia – it costs £449 / $499 / AU$749. In August 2022, Sony raised the price of the PlayStation 5 (disc edition) in certain countries. ![]()
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