Everything we just learned about the Sony PS5 and its games
The PS5 ditches the straight lines for curved edges. (Sony/)Video game console releases don’t work like typical gadget announcements—they happen in slow motion. We heard the first details about Sony’s new PlayStation 5 more than a year ago, but this week we finally got our first look at the hardware, as well as a bunch of new games for the system. The case is a departure from the PS4’s current design. Its curved sides and flared white outer layer make it very easy to discern from other consoles, including the upcoming Xbox Series X, which will adopt a very understated obelisk shape. Critics online have already laid into the PS5 for its resemblance to a high-end router and its “popped collar” on the front.There will be two hardware editions of the PS5: one will include an optical drive for playing disc-based games, the other will be completely digital. Sony still...