We've pitted the two PS5 consoles against each other in this PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition comparison, so you can determine which one is right for you. The PS5 Digital Edition is exactly the same as the standard PS5 but removes the 4K Blu-Ray drive to offer a cheaper price point at $399 / £389.99 / AU$649.95 and a more symmetrical look.

The PS5 feels like it was built for ease of use as well as pure power. But you'll also appreciate the subtle touches like the built-in microphone on the controller that can serve as a quick stand-in for a headset. There's big upgrades like the super-fast NVMe SSD and powerful GPU that enable higher frame rates and ray tracing. It's a console that seamlessly bridges the gap between the last generation and the new, so you probably won't need to boot up your PS4 ever again. The PS5 caters to people ready to jump into the new generation of video games, alongside PS4 owners who don’t want to leave their collection of games behind. The lack of 1440p support continues to frustrate but we'd still fully recommend picking a PS5 if you can find one. There are a few outstanding issues, though.

Sony has made a few pleasing changes via system updates, and the quality of its exclusive games continues to impress. We've updated our PS5 review to reflect our initial impressions after spending two years with the console.

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