Gaming / Game consoles
SonyGame console
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (2020)
Released November 2020.2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 8 October 2026November 12 in the first seven markets, November 19 in Europe. Reference hardware is the European model. Last checked 8 October 2026.
- Storage
- 825GB
- GPU compute (FP32)
- 10TFLOPS
- Disc drive
- None
- Max game frame rate (claimed)
- 120fps
69 of 88 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- USB-A Hi-Speed USB
- USB-C SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps
- 2 USB-A SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps
- HDMI 2.1
- Ethernet
- AC power
General
- Series
- PlayStation5Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
- Model numbers
- CFI-1016B1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 11 June 20204Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/06/11/ps5-showcase-recap-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 8 October 2026First maker reveal of the Digital Edition configuration.
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Not available
- Hardware revision
- CFI-1016B (2020, European model)1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact CFI-1016B European launch hardware. Other numbered revisions are not aliases or variants.
- Platform
- PlayStation 55Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
- Operating system
- PS5 system software8Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Backward compatibility
- PlayStation 414Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026Supported PS4 games. Digital-only models require downloads or an optional compatible drive where supported. PS1/PS2/PS3 discs are unsupported. Subscription streaming is separate.
- Game services
- PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Plus Premium cloud streaming13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps-plusRead 8 October 2026Paid subscription. Premium cloud streaming is available only in supported regions and for selected PS5 games.
Processor and graphics
- System on chip
- Custom AMD single-chip processor1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- GPU
- AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 202620Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
- Hardware ray tracing
- Yes2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 8 October 2026
- Upscaling technologies
- Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR)3Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2026/10/01/ai-upscaling-is-coming-to-ps5Read 8 October 2026Added to the base PS5 platform through game patches on October 1, 2026. Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are the initial supported titles. This is not PSSR or a launch hardware feature.
Memory and storage
- Auxiliary system RAM
- Not available
- Auxiliary system RAM type
- Not available
- Memory bandwidth
Memory pool Capacity (GB) Bandwidth (GB/s) GDDR6 shared memory 16 448 - Storage type
- Custom SSD1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- SSD read bandwidth (raw)
- 5.5GB/s2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 8 October 2026
- SSD read bandwidth (compressed)
- Not available
- Storage expansion methods
- Internal M.2 NVMe SSD, USB extended storage9Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-install-m2-ssdRead 8 October 2026M.2 can play PS5 and PS4 games. USB can play PS4 games and store PS5 games for transfer back to internal or M.2 storage.10Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-extended-storageRead 8 October 2026USB extended storage cannot run PS5 games directly. PS4 games run directly. USB storage 250 GB to 8 TB, SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps or later.
- Internal storage expansion slot
- PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD, Socket 3 Key M9Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-install-m2-ssdRead 8 October 2026
Video output
- Max output resolution
- 3840 × 2160px11Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-4k-resolution-guideRead 8 October 2026Current 8K output setting is explicitly restricted to CFI-7000 model group. Base PS5 outputs 2160p. Older references to 8K TV compatibility do not establish base 8K output.
- Max output refresh rate
- 120Hz11Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-4k-resolution-guideRead 8 October 20264K 120 Hz requires a compatible display, HDMI input and game.
- Max game frame rate (claimed)
- 120fps11Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-4k-resolution-guideRead 8 October 2026120 Hz Output setting explicitly supports compatible games with a 120 Hz frame rate. This is the platform limit in compatible games, not a measurement or guarantee for all games.
- Game resolution target
- 4K TV gaming20Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 20264K UHD output/game platform support. Native or dynamic game rendering depends on the title and mode.
- Video output modes
Width (px) Height (px) Refresh rate (Hz) Conditions 3840 2160 120 HDMI 2.1 display and compatible game required. 2560 1440 120 Supported display and current system software required. 2560 1440 60 Supported display and current system software required. - HDMI version
- 2.111Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-4k-resolution-guideRead 8 October 2026
- Variable refresh rate
- Yes11Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-4k-resolution-guideRead 8 October 2026Compatible display required. Enable Apply to Unsupported Games only where it works. Pro 8K output disables VRR.
- Auto low latency mode
- Yes11Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-4k-resolution-guideRead 8 October 2026Latest system software required. ALLM is not sent while a media app runs.
- HDMI-CEC
- Not available
Audio
- Audio formats
- Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, AAC, Linear PCM5Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026PS5 platform output formats from the FAQ. Games, apps and disc playback have their own settings. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X disc support is not assigned to disc-less consoles as supplied.
- Spatial audio
- Tempest 3D AudioTech18Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/3d-audio-ps5Read 8 October 2026PS5 3D audio can use TV speakers after room calibration and compatible stereo headphones. Sony names the system Tempest 3D AudioTech in the launch specifications and current Pro and Digital product pages.21Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026Exact product page or model launch specifications names Tempest 3D AudioTech. Current support setup page confirms TV speakers and headphone routes.
Connectivity
- Bluetooth version
- 5.11Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Ethernet speed
- 1,000Mbps1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Ports
Type Count Version Speed (Gbps) Location Role USB-A 1 Hi-Speed USB Not available front Data and accessories USB-C 1 SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps 10 front Data and accessories USB-A 2 SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps 10 rear Data and accessories HDMI 1 2.1 Not available rear Video and audio output Ethernet 1 Not available 1 rear Network AC power 1 Not available Not available rear Power input
Disc drive
- Optical disc formats
- Not available
- Disc drive requirements
- Not available
Controller
- Included controller
- DualSense wireless controller6Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
- Included controller count
- 16Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026Standard console box includes one controller.
- Controller connections
- Bluetooth, USB5Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
- Controller features
- Haptic feedback, Adaptive triggers, Touch pad, Gyroscope and accelerometer, Built-in microphone, Built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headset jack5Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026The supplied standard DualSense features are described under The DualSense Wireless Controller. Haptics and adaptive triggers require game support.
- Controller power
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 1560 mAh, 3.65 V1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026DualSense controller specification. Not a console battery.
Power
- Power supply
- Internal AC5Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
- Rated power input
- 220–240 V AC, 1.60 A, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- Max power consumption (claimed)
- 340W1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maximum rated console power in the Specifications table. This is not measured gaming power.
- Standby power (claimed)
- Not available
Measured
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- Gaming power (measured)
- Not available
- Idle power (measured)
- Not available
- Standby power (measured)
- Not available
- Gaming noise (measured)
- Not available
- Usable storage (measured)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- Width92Height390Depth260mm(3.6 × 15.4 × 10.2 in)1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications table gives horizontal width 390, height 92, depth 260 mm. The manual setup drawings identify vertical and horizontal orientations. Stored upright as width 92, height 390, depth 260 mm. Approximate and excludes projecting parts and stand.
- Supported orientations
- Horizontal, Vertical7Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
In the box
- In the box
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (2020), DualSense wireless controller, USB charging cable, HDMI cable, AC power cord, Console base, Quick Start and Safety guides, Astro’s Playroom pre-installed7Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
Links
- Product page
- blog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq17Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faqRead 8 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- blog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-drive2Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2020/09/16/playstation-5-launches-in-november-starting-at-399-for-ps5-digital-edition-and-499-for-ps5-with-ultra-hd-blu-ray-disc-driveRead 8 October 2026
- Manual
- www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdf1Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en-gb/corporate/support/manuals/ps5-docs/1000b-digital-edition/CFI-10XXB_PS5_Safety_Guide%24en-gb.pdfRead 8 October 2026
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year15Maker spec sheet (PDF)playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/warranty-docs/Guarantee_EEA_Web.pdfRead 8 October 2026English section, PDF pages 18–19. Sony one-year guarantee for consoles made available in the EEA and listed European territories. Statutory rights are separate.
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Sources
We read 22 sources for this game console. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq
- Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq
- Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq
- Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-install-m2-ssd
- Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-extended-storage
- Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-4k-resolution-guide
- Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/remote-play
- Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/ps-plus
- Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq
- Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq
- Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/3d-audio-ps5
- Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq
- Maker product pageblog.playstation.com/2020/11/09/ps5-the-ultimate-faq
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