The PS5 went on sale in the United States on November 12, 2020. The PS5 has a price tag of $499 for the Blu-ray Disc version. The digital version (without an optical drive) has a retail price of $399 but has been harder to find in stores.
PS5 Slim – Before You Buy
We are impressed with the evolution of the console. If you have the money, this version is worth the upgrade.
In addition to online and local gaming, the PS5 supports the following features:
Sony's PlayStation 5 is the first game console to feature an internal solid-state drive (SSD) similar to those found in high-end gaming PCs.