Sony’s long-awaited next-gen console, the PlayStation 5 has finally been unveiled. We now know almost everything about it: its specs, which games will it support, VR capabilities and how it stacks up to the new Xbox Series X on paper. The last piece of the puzzle is when it will land in India.
The new console was showcased a few weeks ago, after which retailers started confirming if they will be pre-order partners. Most western countries will get it on November 12 followed by many more on November 19 in the second wave. Oddly, Sony India has been silent on the matter, leaving fans disgruntled. However, with the festive season around the corner, we expect more details to emerge soon.
If you’re looking to get a PS5 in India, here are all the details currently available around its pricing, timelines and if it is worth getting over the corresponding Xbox.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? The next-gen PlayStation console.
- When will it release? "Late 2020"
- What will the PS5 cost? Around Rs 50,000 (expected)
PS5 launch date and price in India
The PS5 will be available in India later this year. The exact dates are yet to be announced, but Amazon does have it listed as ‘Late 2020’, hinting at November or December for wider availability. However, we do believe it will be the former to take advantage of the festive season spending as well as not fall too behind the Xbox.
People aware of the Indian gaming scene state that it will be available starting November but the stocks are likely to be limited. The pre-orders should open before that.
@RishiAlwani spoke to sony store he told november 20th they will get stocks for ps5 and the price will be from 35k to 50k, after calculations it's coming upto 39k and 49k for digital and disc respectively this is confirmed but stocks will be less.September 23, 2020
There is no word on the Indian pricing yet either, but the same source suggests it will be between Rs 35,000 and Rs 50,000. For the uninitiated, there are two variants of the PS5: a standard edition and a Digital edition without an optical disc drive. In other markets, they are priced at $500(~Rs 37,000) and $400(~Rs 30,000) respectively but are likely to be more expensive due to local taxes.
In comparison, the Xbox Series X is priced at Rs 49,990 and the Series S is priced at Rs 34,990. It is already available for pre-ordering on Amazon, Reliance Digital and other retailers.
Specs and features
The new PlayStation 5 will be powered by an octa-core AMD Zen 2-based CPU clocked at up to 3.5GHz. Similarly, a custom AMD RDNA 2 will take care of the graphics, capable of 10.28 TFLOPs of throughout. We’re looking at 16GB of GDDR6 memory. As for storage, Sony has opted for a custom 825GB SSD solution. Third-party drives can also be added, but they will need to have a speed of at least 5.5GBps for optimal results. A 4K UHD Blu-ray drive will also be present on the standard variant. 8K and 120fps gaming will also be supported.
The cheaper PS5 Digital Edition will be slightly slimmer and cheaper. Players will have to rely on digital downloads for their games. In case you planning on using your existing PS4 titles or exchanging games with friends, you should opt for the standard edition.
The new gamepad is called the PS5 DualSense controller and brings a fresh design with a black and white aesthetic. The L2 and R2 shoulder buttons also have adaptive haptic feedback. A microphone will also be built in to allow gamers to communicate without the need of a headset. We might also see new PSVR motion controllers later.
As for games, some of the big names include Horizon Forbidden West, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Soul, Resident Evil 8: Village, along with a new Ratchet and Clank game, a new Oddworld title, and a new Gran Turismo title. Most recently, Final Fantasy XVI (a console exclusive to PlayStation), Hogwarts Legacy (a Harry Potter RPG), Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, Five Nights at Freddy's, and God of War: Ragnarok (coming in 2021) have all been confirmed for PS5.
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