SonyGeneration 9
PlayStation 5
2020
AU Release
12 November 2020
AU Launch Price
$749 AUD
~$820 today
Units Sold
59M
Technical Specifications
Processor
AMD Zen 2 (8-core, 3.5 GHz)
Memory
16 GB GDDR6
Storage
825 GB Custom NVMe SSD
Media
Blu-ray / Digital
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Cultural Impact
The PlayStation 5 launched amid a global semiconductor shortage that made it nearly impossible to obtain at retail price, creating an unprecedented secondary market. Its ultra-fast SSD all but eliminated loading screens, and the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers redefined what a game controller could feel like. Despite supply challenges, it became Sony's fastest-selling console, cementing the PlayStation brand's dominance in Australia and worldwide.
Did You Know?
The PS5's SSD loads data at 5.5 GB/s — roughly 100x faster than the PS4's hard drive
At launch, scalpers resold PS5 units for up to $1,500 AUD on eBay Australia
The DualSense controller features 'adaptive triggers' that can simulate different physical resistances — like drawing a bow or pressing on wet sand
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