From its futuristic exterior to its clutter-free interior, the PS5’s odd design choices may leave some gamers shaking their heads, but ultimately, the console’s looks are less important than the software it runs on.
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Since the original hardware was revealed, many users have been vocal about the odd design choices Sony has made with the PlayStation 5. Concerns over the PS5’s appearance recently came back into the spotlight when Sony released a video detailing the PS5’s internal layout. In the video, Sony takes the PS5 apart, showing off how easy it should be for gamers to upgrade its internal components.
“Sony’s decision to make the Playstation 5 more upgradeable and customizable this generation could be a real game-changer,” said award-winning author and gamer Alex Beene in an email interview. “The idea of easily expandable memory options and side panels that can be swapped out for custom options seems so much better than the slew of special edition consoles we’re used to seeing each console cycle.”
Masayasu Ito, EVP Hardware Engineering and Operation at Sony Interactive Entertainment, wrote in a blog post about the development team's commitment to the PS5's appearance and personalization options.
