Gamers eagerly awaited the reveal of the Playstation 5, not only for its look and the games that will be available, but for its price. This console follows the Playstation 4, which made its debut at E3 in 2013. Sony finally unveiled the brand new system and its price in September. It has an official launch date of November twelfth, 2020.
PS5 pre-orders sold out almost immediately, including the digital edition that does not include a disc drive, as well as the full version. The systems are nearly exactly the same as far as speed, memory, and even design. There are pros and cons to both versions of the PS5, and the decision weighs heavily on the individual buyer’s needs.
10 PS5 Digital: It's Cheaper
The main selling point for the Playstation 5 Digital is that it is $100 cheaper than the other system. The full PlayStation 5 sells for $499, while the Digital was available for pre-order at $399. This is the same price as the Playstation 4 at its release back in 2013. If gamers do not mind buying their games in digital form only, this is an excellent way to save a significant amount of cash.
9 PS5: The 4K Blu-Ray Player
The primary difference between the PS5 and PS5 Digital is that the former has an optical disc drive used to play physical discs. Movie fans that do not have a blu-ray player may want to opt for the full version of the system. This gives the customer the option of having one piece of technology that works as a gaming system and a movie player instead of buying and making space for both a gaming console and a DVD/Blu-Ray player.
8 PS5 Digital: The Size And Look
Not every reason for getting the PS5 Digital is necessarily based on the technology. Playstation fans will be happy to know that the Digital looks almost exactly the same as its sibling system. It is nearly a pound and a half lighter, and the design is a bit more aesthetically pleasing.
The full PS5 has a bulky disc drive bulging from the side of the system, while the digital is smooth and sleek. This will also make the Digital slightly easier to transport and to fit into shelves.
7 PS5: It’s Not Dependent On Internet Speed
If Playstation users have spotty or slow access to Internet, it may be worth it to buy the full Playstation 5. The Digital option relies solely on downloading its games, and slow Internet may make gameplay and downloads inconvenient at times. The Playstation 5 with an optical disc drive makes it so that slow Internet is less of an issue.
6 PS5 Digital: Disc Drives Break Easily
One of the most common parts of the console to break is the optical disc drive. If players primarily buy their games as physical discs, something as huge as the disc drive breaking will severely limit the ability to use the system. The Playstation 5 Digital will help customers to avoid this issue entirely.
5 PS5: The Backwards Compatibility
Sony has confirmed that the Playstation 5 is backward compatible. Unfortunately, if Playstation fans buy the PS5 Digital, they will not be able to use their favorite Playstation 4 discs.
The games that customers have purchased and downloaded through the Playstation Store will be able to be downloaded onto either version, so gamers are only out of luck if they go from all physical copies to the PS5 Digital.
4 PS5 Digital: It's A Space-Saver
The Playstation 5 Digital is a huge space saver! This may not be something that most buyers take into consideration, but it's worth it if the customer has limited personal space. Since it is fully digital and all of the games are in the hard drive, there is no longer any need for taking up extra shelf room with the physical copies of the games.
3 PS5: The Convenience Of Physical Discs
If one chooses to buy the Playstation 5 Digital, gone are the days of bringing video games over to a friend’s house for some multiplayer gaming. Unfortunately, to play a game away from the system, the entire console would have to be moved.
The regular Playstation 5 allows for physical copies of the games, making it simpler to transport and use them on other PS5 systems.
2 PS5 Digital: Won't Lose Or Break Discs
The PS5 Digital saves gamers the heartache of accidentally scratching, losing, or breaking their discs. If a physical copy of the game is damaged, it will need to be replaced. Fully digital games are stored in the player’s system. They never get moved, damaged, or wear down from overuse like actual discs. This may be especially convenient for families with small children.
1 PS5: Less Limitations For Buying Games
The Playstation 5 is more convenient when it comes to catching a good deal on games. The Digital Edition does not allow customers to take advantage of in-store sales or to buy used copies online. They also do not have the option to sell games back to vendors that take used items, such as GameStop. The full version customers are not limited to waiting specifically for Playstation Store digital sales.