

It took me several tries to get the PS5 to lie flat on the base. However, I found that the base was more finicky when it is horizontally oriented. It holds up well in vertical orientation with the base attached. According to one tester, the lighter PS5 is due to a smaller heat sink which has led to higher operating temperatures.Īlthough a tool would be helpful on the PS5 Free, I was able to remove the base using a coin. It features a stand with a screw and a 300g weight reduction. Update (8/21) – A slightly redesign of the PS5 model has gone on sale in some markets. In vertical mode, the stand screws into the console’s bottom (the PS5 comes with a screw but no tools), while in horizontal mode it clamps onto the PS5’s rear port.

The PS5 comes with a stand that can be detached and positioned horizontally or vertically. Before you install a PS5 in your home, measure the space available. The PS5 fit in my entertainment center in horizontal orientation. If you intend to place your PS5 vertically, you will need a small table.

However, the size of the new PlayStation could pose a problem for people with smaller entertainment areas. The PS5’s massive chassis is capable of delivering serious performance while remaining quiet and cool (which we’ll discuss later). It is also much larger than the Xbox Series X’s next-generation rival and makes the Xbox Series S seem like a child’s toy. The console measures 15.4 inches by 10.2 inches by 4.1 inches and dwarfs any other gaming system released in the last decade, such as the PS4 Slim or the PS4 Pro. The PS5 is an enormous piece of hardware that has been talked about countless times. Also, check out the links to retailers below. Stock has been moving quickly in retail stock, so bookmark our PS5 Restock guide. It is worth noting that the PS5 has been very difficult to purchase.

If you’re willing to go discless, the standard PS5 costs $499. The PS5 is already the future console gaming thanks to its strong backwards compatibility and snappy interface.
