Sony has officially revealed the new PlayStation 5 console. It will have a camera, charging base, headphones and wireless media accessories.
The new Playstation 5 comes with a futuristic design, reminiscent of Star Wars and will be released in 2 versions. In addition to the standard PS5, there will be a digital edition of the console, which will not have a drive. Alongside, the company announced as well as a range of accessories for the new console, such as a wireless headset, a camera, a multimedia remote control and a charging cradle for the DualSense controller.
The models PlayStation 5 is tall and curved, and while the promotional trailer shows the consoles to be horizontal, all other images so far have shown that the console will stand vertically. There also appear to be heat vents on top of the consoles, so a standing position might be preferred. The PS5 Digital Edition is slightly thinner. Both versions have appeared with a white outer shell.
The new HD camera (which features dual 1080p lenses) is likely to replace the old PS4 camera accessory and is intended to allow gamers to stream video from their living room while gaming gamea, possibly facilitating a live stream of amateur films.
The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset replaces the PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset and offers support 3D audio, which Sony is promoting as a key feature for the PS5, and dual noise-canceling microphones.
The multimedia remote control, while similar to a standard remote control, also has a built-in microphone for voice commands. There are also four unmarked buttons on the bottom of the remote control and it is not clear what their usefulness is.
Finally, the station DualSense charging port does exactly what it says: it charges up to two DualSense controllers simultaneously. Interestingly, the charging station doesn't appear to use the regular USB-C port, but instead attaches via a separate dock on the bottom. And of course, the design matches the black and white color scheme of the controllers and the console itself.
Prices for any of the new accessories (or the console itself) have not been announced yet, although they will most likely be released alongside the PlayStation 5 during the holiday season.