The newer gen gaming consoles, including the PS5, are certainly behemoths especially compared to their predecessors but all for good reasons. After all, adding more raw power and all the peripherals that make PS5 a gaming powerhouse (GPU, mainboard, and cooling solution mainly) manifests itself in the form of heavier weight. But simply put, the answer to the question “How much does the PS weigh” for the standard edition is about 4.5 KG. This is the PS5 edition with a Blu-ray disc drive. Knowing the weight of the PS5 can come in handy in many cases generally and particularly when you…
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A PS5 is essentially a mid-range gaming computer at best. It has all the bells and whistles that you’d find in a typical PC such as an AMD CPU a graphics card, SSD, PCIe lanes, etc. As such, it is only natural to ask, can you play PC games on PS5 since PS5 is nothing short of a computer? Unfortunately, the answer to that question is a big NO. You cannot play PC games on PS5. The architecture of both systems is vastly different. In the following text, we’ll examine the complexities behind this topic and provide you with a…
Knowing the HDMI cable types and their versions has never been as important as it is for PS5 and the newer generation consoles. The fact of the matter is that while all HDMI cables may look the same, they can be worlds apart in terms of performance. In the following article, I will talk about what does the PS5 HDMI cable look like physically and also touch base on how looks can be deceiving in deciphering the version it belongs to. So What Does the PS5 HDMI Cable Look Like Physically? At first glance, the PS5 HDMI cable appears quite…
The PlayStation 5 did something new with its release. It simultaneously was made available in two different models: The ideology behind the Digital Edition is understandable. We can see that the next-gen gaming consoles are promoting a disc-free ecosystem and are rather encouraging their players to switch to digital mode of payment and gaming entirely. However, the Digital Edition gives rise to many questions including whether can you play PS4 disc games on PS5 digital edition. Unfortunately, the short answer is no. You cannot play PS4 disc games on PS5 digital. PS5’s backward compatibility with PS4 games is one of…
There are few fortunate games on PS5 that can support 120 FPS gaming and COD: Warzone is one of them. However, in order to enable 120 FPS for this game, you need to have the right tools as well as the right settings. 120 FPS gaming not only adds to the smoothness of the motion and clarity, it is also an important aspect for professional gamers, particularly for those who play FPS. A smoother crosshair motion, for instance, would enable you to lock on to your target much more effectively, especially in fast-paced scenarios. In the following article, I will…
Amidst all the excitement that comes with unpacking your gaming console comes a few questions that gnaw at your curiosity. One such question is “Does PS5 use USB C Port”? And if so, what are the uses of the USB C port anyways? Does it serve any special purpose? In short though, yes, PS5 DOES use a USB C port and it DOES have one special use case. While the USB C port can be used like any other Type-A port on the PS5 itself, it serves the special purpose of interfacing with the PS VR2 – the flagship VR headset…
The answer to the question “Does PS5 have dual monitor support or not?” depends upon whether you want to have two individual displays or two mirror displays. As far as support for two independent monitors goes, then the answer is unfortunately no. However, as far as the question of screen mirroring goes, while the PS5 does not have built-in support for this feature, it CAN be done using an HDMI splitter. PS5 offers a single HDMI port. Unlike PCs where you have multiple video output ports, PS5 does not have that luxury. Hence, intrinsically speaking, PS5 does not have support…
PS5 is literally a gaming PC (a mid-range gaming PC to be precise by current standards) and given its size and the daunting cooling vents that you see all around it, that can make you wonder, is PS5 prone to overheating? If so, how long can PS5 stay on? Would it get damaged if you were to game on for too long or if you were to keep it on for multiple days? Well, in short, if you have taken adequate care of providing sufficient ventilation to your PS5 gaming console, you should have absolutely no worries about it overheating…
For gaming enthusiasts who often like to visit the chaotic streets of Liberty Street may wonder whether can you play GTA 4 on PS5. Well, for those who often love going down the nostalgic lane, that is unfortunately not possible. This is because GTA 4 was released for PS3. And unfortunately, PS5 simply does not support games released on this console UNLESS they are available on the PS Now service. GTA 4 is a game that is not available on the PS Now service either spider solitaire game. So those who wanted to take on the police of Liberty City with…
The Internet has become almost synonymous with gaming. Not only is the internet a basic requirement for online multiplayer, but it is often needed to access many features in-game even in some of the single-player adventures. Plus, you need to have the internet in order to install or update your games in the first place. So this begs the question, “Can you play PS5 without internet?”, do you ALWAYS have to be connected to the internet to enjoy PS5? Well, the short and simple answer is no. You DO NOT need to have an internet connection at all times in…