Is It Worth It To Buy A PS5 Right Now?

When the PlayStation 5 (PS5) was first launched, shops had empty shelves and had endless waiting list. Many gamers, kids and adults thought it is worth it to purchase PS5 when it was released on the first day. Was it the same for you? Of course, for many, this would depend on budget and how excited you are to play the games.

We could say that purchasing PS5 is worth it especially if you wanted to play PS5 exclusive games. Though PS5 is much more expensive than gaming PC, it offer better graphics, higher framerates and you would be able to even access Virtual Reality and 4K gaming.

Though PS5 has many benefits and is very advantageous, how worth it is to purchase would depend on your budget. Keep in mind that upgrading your PS4 to PS5 would be a huge investment.

If you have decided to get PS5, we suggest that you choose PS5 Disc version over the Digital PS5

Difference in Price

	PS5	PS4 Pro
Console	$500 USD ($400 USD Digital Ed.)	$400 USD
Controller	$70 USD	$60USD
Full-Priced Games	$70 USD	$60 USD
PlayStation Plus	$60 USD / Year	$60 USD / Year

Why The PS5 Might Be Worth It For You?

If you are still thinking and on the edge on purchasing Sony’s newest console, then you might need to review some information and arguments before getting one. Here are some advantages in getting PS5 over PS4 Pro.

Play the Newest Games

The latest games for PS5 will be available for PS5 but not for older PS4 Pro. Here are some games that are exclusive to PS5:

• Destruction AllStars
• Astro’s Playroom
• Demon’s Souls
• God of War: Ragnarok
• Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart
• Gran Turismo 7
• Returnal
• Stray
• Resident Evil 8
• Horizontal: Forbidden West

Moreover, you would be getting Astro’s Playroom for free when you purchase the PS5 console which is a great bonus.

Much Faster Loading Screens

For you to have a great gaming experience, you would need to have fast loading screens. What is great about the new generation of consoles, they utilize and have lightning fast SSD hard drives which turn minutes of loading screens into seconds. The only downside is the storage capacity. Unfortunately, PS5 has a small storage capacity of 667 GB. Though this is the case, there are some ways to solve this problem.

• You could store PS4 game data on your external hard drive
• Possible for PS5 game data in the future pending system update
• Limit the number of games you install
• Turn off auto update and trophy videos

PS5 Has Better Graphics

PS5 has better and improved graphic quality. It has 4K graphics on 120Hz and 120 FPS. Processing power is much more improved which provides better gaming experience.

Revolutionary DualSense Controller

DualShock has been introduced with the original PlayStation 1. However, with PS5, DualShock has been replaced by DualSense controller. Keep in mind that you will not be able to use DualSense controller on PS5 which makes it worth it investing on PS controllers.

	PS5 Controller	PS4 Controller
Controller	DualSense	DualShock 4
Preis	$69.99 USD	$59.99 USD
Size	6.3 x 2.6 x 4.2 “	6.4 x 2.0 x 3.9 “
Gewicht	280 g	210 g
Preis	$69.99 USD	$59.99 USD
Connection	USB-C	Micro-USB
Trigger type	Adaptive	Standard
Textured grip	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Share Button	Yes	Yes
Haptic feedback	Yes	No
Audio jack	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Batterie	Internal	Internal
Microphone	Yes	No
Kompatibilität	PS5, PC	PS4, PC, Android, iOS

Backward Compatibility With PS4

PS4 games could be played on the first generation of PS5. This is amazing if your own PS4 games as you will be able to play and access huge library of games. Hence, if you have PS4 game disc, we suggest that you get Standard PS5 and not the digital version

Keep in mind that backward compatibility of PS5 is limited. This means, it would not be possible for you to play your PS3 games including digital download of original PS2 on your PS5. The only backward compatibility on PS4 is limited which allows PS3, PS2 and PS1 game disc. Hence, if you only have PS4 games then you shouldn’t have to be deeply concerned about it.

PS5 Is More Future-Proof

Do you love playing games online or do you use your PS store more often? Then, it is highly recommended that you choose PS5 over the PS4 Pro. As Sony has just announced that it is going to end their ongoing support for PS3 and PS Vita. Fortunately, you would still be allowed to download already purchased games. PS3, on the other hand, its online servers will still be active. However, you will no longer be able to purchase any new digital games.

Is It Worth It to Buy A PS5 Now?

If you love the available PS5 games, then, it is worth to buy PS5 than getting PS4 Pro. PS5 has the backward compatible with PS4 games which means it is worth it to upgrade your PS to PS5.

However, if you are on a budget, then, it is worth it to wait longer and wait for the price to drop during summer and Christmas sale. Keep in mind that the newer the product is the more expensive it is.