Sony has officially revealed the new PlayStation 5 console. It will have a camera, stand chargings, 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 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 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 they play games, possibly facilitating a live stream of amateur films.
The Pulse 3D cordless handset replaces the PlayStation Gold cordless handset and offers 3D audio support, something Sony promotes as a key feature for the PS5 and dual noise canceling microphones.
The media remote, while it looks like an ordinary remote control, also has a built-in microphone for voice commands. There are also four unlabeled buttons on the bottom of the remote, and it's unclear what their purpose 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.
