How big is the PS5 compared to the PS4 Pro?
The PS5 comes in at 9.9 pounds — nearly 3 more pounds than the PS4 Pro — and is 15.4 by 10.24 by 4.09 inches, making it an absolute beast of a console. But when you factor in what the system can do, a heavier…
Why is PS5 so huge?
According to Ootori, the cooling fan inside the PS5 is 45mm thick. That’s thicker than the cooling fan in the PS4 and the PS4 Pro. The size of the cooling fan determined the size of the console, as it is the biggest component within the…
Why is PS5 so hard?
Even if you did want to buy one, Sony can’t manufacture the PS5 quickly enough to meet demand. Due to the ongoing global supply chain issues, including shortage of fundamental chips used in the production of the console, any PS5 stock is snapped up immediately—and…
Why are PS5 games smaller than PS4?
On PS5 specifically, the system has something called Integrated IO, which architect Mark Cerny previously explained was a much more efficient technology for compression. The Xbox Series X, meanwhile, makes use of its own technology to minimize file size, including a custom algorithm for texture…
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