Sony has officially unveiled the new PlayStation 5 console. It will feature a camera, charging cradle, headphones and wireless multimedia accessories.
The new Playstation 5 comes with a futuristic design, reminiscent of Star Wars and will come in 2 versions. In addition to the standard PS5, there will be a digital edition of the console, which it will not have unit disc. 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 PlayStation 5 models are 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 exterior shell.
The new HD camera (which has dual 1080p lenses) is likely to replace it old PS4 camera accessory and is intended to allow gamers to stream video from their living room while playing games, possibly facilitating a live stream of amateur movies.
The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset replaces the PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset and offers support sound 3D, which Sony is pushing as an important feature for the PS5, and dual microphones cancellationof noise.
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 DualSense charging station does exactly what it says: it charges up to two DualSense controllers at the same time. Interestingly, the charging station does not appear to be using the normal USB-C port, but instead connects via a separate base at the bottom. And of course, the design matches the black and white color combination 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.
