Sony PlayStation 5: 1 of 7 decision facts sourced. Missing: CPU, GPU, Storage, Max resolution, Max frame rate, Disc drive.
Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: 1 of 7 decision facts sourced. Missing: CPU, GPU, Storage, Max resolution, Max frame rate, Disc drive.
| Sony PlayStation 5 | Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Starting MSRP | $39.99 bestbuy.com | $349.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Sony PlayStation 5: CPU, GPU, Storage, Max resolution, Max frame rate, Disc drive. Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition: CPU, GPU, Storage, Max resolution, Max frame rate, Disc drive. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The choice depends entirely on media preference. The standard PlayStation 5 is the better pick for players who want to play physical PS4 discs or buy used PS5 games, as it includes a 4K UHD Blu-ray drive.
Provisional pick: Close call — not enough sourced decision facts for Sony PlayStation 5 and Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. We don't rank on specs we can't verify.
| Sony PlayStation 5 | Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $39.99 | $349.99 |
| Battery Size | Battery pack | — |
| Compatible Platform(s) | PlayStation 5 | PlayStation 5 |
| ESRB Rating | M (Mature 17+) | — |
| Genre | Action and Adventure | — |
| Maximum Wireless Range | 50 feet | — |
Provisional pick: Close call — not enough sourced decision facts for Sony PlayStation 5 and Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.
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