Ever since the PS5 was launched in late 2020, I wanted to get my hands on it but due to the massive waitlist and chip shortages, I couldn't grab my hands on it on Day One but since I've been patient long enough, I've been given the chance to lay my finger on Sony's newest masterpiece.
Unlike the Xbox Series S that I've experienced several months ago, this PS5 has a disc drive and it's capable to play most of the old PS4 games I have on my shelves. Although this variant can massively break a grown man's bank account, it's money well spent for the latest evolution of the PlayStation.
The box contains the quick start guide, the safety guide, an HDMI cable, USB Type C cable, an electrical plug, a DualSense controller, a base, and of course, the PlayStation5.
First impressions are somewhat a nervous one because when you try to position your very own PS5, you will notice that in its horizontal position, it feels wobbly and unstable, perhaps this is the main reason why the base is included so you can add stability to its horizontal position. When you position the PS5 vertically, it's fine and you don't need a base because when you use it, it feels like it's about to slide down. On the plus side, you can stow your controller.
As you turn it on for the very first time, you are prompted to do some settings as well as logging in with your PlayStation Network account and apply updates, not to mention transferring data from your PS4, which can take almost a day to complete the process, mind you.
After a lengthy setup, your PS5 is now operational. You can roam around through its home screen or if you want to find out just how good this new console is, you can play a game titled Astro's Playroom, which comes free on this console. This cute complimentary game included in the PS5 demonstrates the DualSense controller's capabilities.
The DualSense controller is unlike any other controller from PlayStation's pasts. The vibration feels like you're living in the game and the L2+R2 triggers are feeling heavy to press, which is rather unique for a new kind of controller. The downside is the part where you'll have to blow through the built-in microphone located below because, by the time you're done, you'd better clean it up because you spew a little saliva on it while blowing through the microphone, mind you.
There is of course another downside to the PS5. You know the part where some of your favorite PS4 games, including your Demon Slayer game you've spent hours playing, come with a PS5 upgrade? There's the problem; progress from your PS4 version cannot be carried to the PS5 version. It might be better if you're playing the PS4 version of your game on your PS5 if you care about your saved data. Ouch.
Despite downsides, I'm glad I got the chance to try the PS5 and looks like I'll be spending the rest of my life playing with it within the long term. I guess those who are lucky enough to have one experienced such problems from the beginning but got on with it anyway. With respect to them.
As the saying goes, Number 5 is alive! Let's go!
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