While Sony has been slow to show the UI for the PlayStation 5, they apparently have no problem showing us the console’s innards. In a new video, Sony has conducted an official PlayStation 5 breakdown and gives us a look at what’s under the hood of its next-generation gaming console.
Check out the video below.
At the top of the console is a very large 120mm fan, that sucks in air from both sides and forces it down and across the components. There’s also a look at a very large heatsink. Between the massive fan and the heatsink, this is why many have reportedly stated that the PS5 stays cool, even during long gaming sessions.
PS5 Teardown Gallery
This teardown also confirms that the PS5 can accommodate a PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD. It’s also easily accessible, all you need to do is take off the sides of the PS5 and unscrew the cover plate. While I don’t completely understand Japanese, the drive access is mentioned as well. This is great news for everyone who’s been frustrated over Microsoft’s decision to use proprietary 1TB cards for the Xbox Series X|S. Of course, a PCIe 4.0 SSD won’t be cheap either, but at least buyers will be able to have an option. It does pose a question on if we’ll see a difference in transfer speed and if it matters.
We’re also given a look at the default storage, an 825GB hard drive that’s soldered to the motherboard. I don’t like the sound of that, and it sounds like a hassle if/when that drive dies.
All in all, this is a fascinating teardown and one that shows that this, at the very least, should be easier to repair. Still, we haven’t seen the UI and I’m starting to wonder why Sony isn’t eager to show it off, unlike Microsoft who keeps showing off the Xbox Series X whenever they can.
The PlayStation 5 is set to launch in North America on November 12th, 2020. Did you manage to snag either the digital or standard edition? Let us know in the comments.
