PlayStation 5 Officially Announced for Holiday 2020, Will Support Ray-Tracing

Of course, it has long been rumored that the next-generation console was releasing soon. After all, specs had leaked months ago regarding the system, and with Microsoft talking frequently about its new console, it only makes sense that Sony’s was bound to be soon as well. The hardware is set for release during the holiday season next year, similar to that of Microsoft’s Project Scarlett, reports Wired, who revealed the date. Wired also got to try out the controller, which they remarked is incredibly similar to the PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4 hardware. However, this upgraded one has moved to USB-C, a better battery, and higher-quality speakers. Interestingly, the controller will also have something called “adaptive triggers” – customizable haptic feedback sensors that help users “feel” what’s going on in-game. An example they use to describe this is when pulling back a bow in-game, that tension will translate into the controller via the haptics. However, one should note that Microsoft has a patent that describes very similar technology. That and the Xbox One, Microsoft’s current console, already has hardware similar to that in its controllers. When it comes to gaming itself, Sony has confirmed that the console will support ray-tracing – a graphical feature already being touted on current generation games on PC. Also, the console will take advantage of 100GB disc sizes, Blu-Ray, of course, though games will have to install on the hardware much like the Xbox One. Again pulling from Microsoft’s playbook will be the ability to install specific parts of a game, like just the single-player or multiplayer, which is something the Xbox developers have been testing for a short while. Finally, the PS5 will also have a new, social-focused user interface that ensures users can always see what their friends are up to. That and they’ll be able to jump into certain parts of a game, like multiplayer, from this home screen as well. Just a few weeks ago, BeInCrypto also reported on news that the PlayStation 5 will use less power than its predecessor in an effect to be better for the environment. All in all, these upgrades are to be expected considering the PlayStation 5 is a next-generation console, but it’s still good to hear the confirmation from Sony themselves. Now we just have to see if the launch titles will make this system worth putting money into. What do you think about the PlayStation 5 announcement? Did anything here surprise you, or are things about what you expected? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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