The PlayStation 5's main hardware features include a solid-state drive customized for high-speed data streaming to enable significant improvements in storage performance, an AMD GPU capable of 4K resolution display at up to 120 frames per second, hardware-accelerated ray tracing for realistic lighting and reflections, and the Tempest Engine for hardware-accelerated 3D audio effects. Other features include the DualSense controller with haptic feedback, backward compatibility with the majority of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR games, and the PlayStation VR2 headset.
Versions:
PlayStation 5 Disc Drive: Includes an optical disc drive compatible with Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and backwards compatible with most PlayStation 4 games (download required).
PlayStation 5 Digital: The cost saving, slimmer console that is digital only.
PlayStation 5 Slim: A compact redesign that is easier to open and customize. Comes in 'disc' and 'digital' versions; the digital version can be turned into a disc version with parts purchased separately.
Models:
1000 series: Launch model. Has more copper and a large heat sink.
1100 series: A minor hardware revision that reduced the size and weight of the heat sink, reducing the net system weight by 300 grams (0.66 lb). The soldering on the HDMI port was improved.
1200 series: A minor hardware revision that lowered the power draw of the SoC and Sony redesigned the heatsink again, contributing to a weight decrease. The Digital Edition now weighs 3.4 kg (compared to 3.9 kg for the launch version) and the base version weighs 3.9 kg (compared to 4.5 kg for the launch version).
2000 series: The "Slim" version is a replacement for both original versions of the system. It is smaller than the original PS5, includes additional USB ports, and has 1 TB of internal storage.