What’s the Real Size of the PS5? A Quick Look, No Complicated Math Required
Sony’s PlayStation 5 hit the news cycle on the scene a few weeks ago, but the company hasn’t yet spilled the beans on its exact dimensions. Luckily, a factory photo that cropped up online might finally give us a casual feel for how much space this console actually takes up.
Size That’s Manageable (And Not a Sadie Giant)
You might have pictured the PS5 as a mountain that needs a dedicated parking space, but the picture posted by PS5only shows the unit only slightly bigger than its predecessors. The fact that a guy in a factory coat can lift it effortlessly suggests that gamers won’t need to wrestle with a heavy lift.
- It’s a bit bulkier than the PS4, but not a week-long trip to the DMV for a permit.
- Feels like the categories between “compact” and “room‑hopping” are still a win.
Fans Pulling a “Real Photo” Prank
Not everyone is convinced the image is legit. That’s led to a wave of fan-made “real” photos, complete with cinematic backdrops and dramatic lighting—an effort to prove that the official picture is nothing more than a staged prop.
“This is the real photo pic” – MindWind (June 19, 2020)
How Big Is It, Really?
Using its dual‑drive USB ports and the size of the disc slot as a reference point, we’ve estimated that the PS5 is the largest console out there, practically eclipsing the PS3 in sheer volume.
Heat‑Baked Design: The Design Team’s Take
When asked on LinkedIn about the console’s bulkier appearance, Matt MacLaurin, VP of UX Design at PlayStation, offered a good‑old explanation: “Thermals. This generation is like a little supercomputer. Thanks to the 7 nm process, heat performance is wild, but so is the power—it’s a real heat‑hardened beast.”
Wrap‑Up
So, PS5 fans can breathe a sigh of relief—no forklift required! Sony is keeping the dimensions a bit of a mystery, but what we do know is that the console won’t turn your living room into a cargo hold. Instead, it’s a powerful upgrade that stays in the token range of the play‑station world. Time to clear a spot, load up the games, and enjoy the fresh, shiny future of gaming!
