Why is the digital PS5 so hard?

Despite living in an age of digital media, the PS5 Digital Edition appears to be in much shorter supply than the disc version. Finding a pre-order for either PS5 console has been tricky, especially as some retailers appeared to jump the gun and opened up pre-orders for the PS5 earlier than expected and very suddenly.

Why is PS5 digital so hard to get?

Before you get excited about getting your hands on your next dream console though, let's talk about the problems with both PS5 versions: they're hard to find. Unfortunately, due to chip shortages, pandemic-related delays, and many other reasons, both PS5 models are low in stock almost everywhere.

Is PS5 Digital worse than disc?

The digital version of the PS5 is $100 more than the Xbox Series S, the Series X's more affordable, all-digital option. However, it's worth noting that the digital PS5 is essentially the same as the standard PS5; it simply lacks a disc drive.

Is it worth it to get the PS5 Digital Edition?

Ultimately, the PS5 Digital Edition is the cheapest PS5 you can get, and is a good fit for gamers who mainly buy digital and don't have a stack of physical PS4 games lying around. But keep in mind the pros of having a disc drive before you decide.

Is the PS5 Digital Edition more powerful?

Generally speaking, the PS5 Digital Edition is more powerful, but here's the full breakdown: RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU... If you were wondering why the Xbox Series S is $100 cheaper, you can see it's mostly a matter of specs.

The HUGE Problem with PlayStation 5 Digital Edition!

Is PS5 Digital Edition weaker?

PS5 vs PS5 Digital: What are the major differences? While the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X have some strong differences, the specs for the Standard PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition are the same. No matter which PS5 console you choose, you'll get the same fast SSD, the same quality graphics, and more.

How many games can a PS5 Digital hold?

Many of the best PS5 games require between 40-60 GB of storage. Even if you mix in some PS4 games and smaller indies, you can realistically store 10-15 games on the drive at a time. After that, you'll need to delete games and redownload them if you ever want to play them again.

How much is a PS6?

PlayStation 6 Price

As for the price, the upcoming PlayStation 6 is expected to cost around $599.99 due to its predicted advanced features. Since PlayStation 5 was released in 2020 with a price ranging from $399.99 to $499.99, gamers cannot expect the price of PS6 to go below that.

Can you play PS5 digital without internet?

When you enable console sharing and offline play, anyone who uses your PS5 console can: Play your games and media even when the console is offline. Play games and media you've purchased and downloaded. Enjoy some benefits of your PlayStation Plus membership, such as online multiplayer and Game Help.

Why are PS5 sold out?

Its quick rise to popularity amidst the Covid-19 pandemic though meant one thing: the PlayStation 5 was consistently sold out as supply chain issues kept Sony from keeping its supply up with the ever-increasing demand.

Which PS5 is better digital or standard?

It's worth pointing out that there are no differences in performance or power between the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition. There are obvious aesthetic differences between the two devices, as the PS5 Digital Edition has a slightly smaller profile owing to the absence of a disc drive.

Will there be a PS5 slim?

PS5 Slim price and release date

The PS5 Slim will likely be cheaper than the original PS5's launch price of $499 / £449. We'd expect it to be around $100 cheaper, so $399 / £349, which was the launch price of the PS4.

How many digital PS5 have been sold?

The PlayStation 5 has sold in 17.3 million units as of December 31, 2021 according to Sony. Sony also revealed that PlayStation Plus subscriptions have increased to 48 million at the end of 2021, compared with 47.4m during the same period of the previous fiscal year.

How many PS5 Digital Edition have been sold?

10 million PS5 units have been sold, according to Sony, and we have the answers of how to get a console of your own.

Will I ever be able to buy a PS5?

Demand for the PS5 has exceeded supply, leaving many unable to purchase a next-gen console. Sony has suggested that it will be making more units in 2021, having secured additional component inventory from some of its key manufacturing partners.

Can you play PS5 without 4K TV?

In its Ultimate FAQ's Sony confirmed that the "PS5 does not require a 4K TV. Supported resolutions are 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and 2160p." The main thing to look for is the HDMI connection. The PS5 has an HDMI 2.1 cable in the box, so you'd get the best resolution if your set-up matches that quality.

Does the PS5 use a lot of internet?

How Much Internet Speed Do You Need for the PlayStation 5? You'll need a download speed of at least 3 Mbps to play games on the new PlayStation 5 (PS5). But you'll want to grab an internet plan with faster speeds than that because you'll have other people and other devices using your internet at the same time you are.

Do I need WIFI for PS5?

Off the grid. PlayStation 5 will be able to play single-player games straight from the disc, without requiring an online connection or forcing patch downloads. Sony confirmed to Digital Foundry that the console will be able to play a single-player, offline game, without requiring updates or an internet connection.

Is there a PlayStation 7?

Assuming seven years between each console, which is the gap between Sony's last two, the PlayStation 6 will be released sometime around 2027. The PlayStation 7 will be out 2034, the PlayStation 8 in 2041, the PlayStation 9 in 2048, and the PlayStation 10 in the space year 2055.

What will PS6 look like?

The PS6, though still several years away, will hopefully let you more easily expand the internal storage, be slimmer than the PS5, have no disc drive, and (if we're allowed to dream) include enhancements like a wireless charging pad and modular upgrade capabilities.

Is PS5 selling more than Xbox?

Xbox S/X outsold Playstation 5 for the first time. Ever since the next-generation consoles were released in November of 2020, Sony's PlayStation 5 has routinely outsold Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. But according to the CEO of Microsoft, that's no longer the case.

Can you increase PS5 storage?

The PS5's storage can be expanded in three distinct ways: by installing a Sony-recommended NVMe SSD (Sony's official PS5 teardown video shows exactly where an extra drive will fit), or by adding an external HDD or SSD attached via USB. Sony has now confirmed the requirements for which NVMe M. 2 SSD drives will work.

Is 500GB enough for PS5?

With such solid read and write speeds, the Seagate FireCuda 530 will pair perfectly with your system in a variety of capacities from 500GB to 4TB. This means you can either get a drive to download a few games and a bit of data on or download your entire game library and then some.

Is 825 GB enough for PS5?

The PS5 has 825GB of storage space, but you can only use 667.2GB of it — unless you use an external hard drive. Your external hard drive can store both PS5 and PS4 games, and you can play PS4 games straight from the drive. To work with a PS5, your external hard drive needs to have at least 250GB of storage space.