I have been gaming since I can remember, my first console was a Sega Megadrive and I have
I have been gaming since I can remember, my first console was a Sega Megadrive and I have

owned every Playstation ever since the release of the Playstation 1.
owned every Playstation ever since the release of the Playstation 1.

Unfortunately, I missed out on the original pre-orders of the Playstation 5, however,
Unfortunately, I missed out on the original pre-orders of the Playstation 5, however,

In January of this year I was lucky enough to purchase one directly from Amazon and I
In January of this year I was lucky enough to purchase one directly from Amazon and I

have been using it for around five months now.
have been using it for around five months now.

Hello, this is Semplist and in today's video, I will be giving you my 5-month review of
Hello, this is Semplist and in today's video, I will be giving you my 5-month review of

the Playstation 5.
the Playstation 5.

I will be breaking this video into sections and I have detailed them in the timestamps
I will be breaking this video into sections and I have detailed them in the timestamps

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So starting with the design of the Playstation 5 we all know the console had mixed reviews
So starting with the design of the Playstation 5 we all know the console had mixed reviews

when first unveiled by Sony.
when first unveiled by Sony.

The first thing I want to mention here is that the Playstation 5 is huge, I have mine
The first thing I want to mention here is that the Playstation 5 is huge, I have mine

tucked away under my TV cabinet and this is by far the first thing people notice when
tucked away under my TV cabinet and this is by far the first thing people notice when

they walk into the room.
they walk into the room.

I was fortunate that the console fits in this space, however, I just wouldn’t have a place
I was fortunate that the console fits in this space, however, I just wouldn’t have a place

for it if I had to stand the console vertically. I believe when you have it in the vertical
for it if I had to stand the console vertically. I believe when you have it in the vertical

position it measures around 16 inches tall.
position it measures around 16 inches tall.

In terms of design, I am still undecided. I think Sony has done a great job with the
In terms of design, I am still undecided. I think Sony has done a great job with the

attention to detail and tying everything back to the Playstation brand that we love so much,
attention to detail and tying everything back to the Playstation brand that we love so much,

such as the small button logos on the inside of the plates and the sony logo across the
such as the small button logos on the inside of the plates and the sony logo across the

top. All these small details go a long way in connecting us with the brand.
top. All these small details go a long way in connecting us with the brand.

The large LED indicators on the front are a nice subtle touch to highlight the different
The large LED indicators on the front are a nice subtle touch to highlight the different

states the PS5 is in such as active and rest mode.
states the PS5 is in such as active and rest mode.

In terms of overall aesthetics, if you have watched any of my other videos on the channel
In terms of overall aesthetics, if you have watched any of my other videos on the channel

you know that I love the minimal look, and in my opinion, the PS5 doesn’t fit into
you know that I love the minimal look, and in my opinion, the PS5 doesn’t fit into

that in its standard state.
that in its standard state.

I understand Sony has attempted to create something that is original and stands out
I understand Sony has attempted to create something that is original and stands out

from the competition with its unique design and some people prefer that.
from the competition with its unique design and some people prefer that.

I feel that for me, less is more and I very much sit into the bracket of I love gaming
I feel that for me, less is more and I very much sit into the bracket of I love gaming

and consoles in general, however, I don’t necessarily want it to be the complete focal
and consoles in general, however, I don’t necessarily want it to be the complete focal

point of my room - having said that I think it where I have it now works well.
point of my room - having said that I think it where I have it now works well.

I know that a few brands have released third party black plates for the Playstation 5 that
I know that a few brands have released third party black plates for the Playstation 5 that

help achieve more of a minimal look so I will more than likely swap out the standard side
help achieve more of a minimal look so I will more than likely swap out the standard side

plates soon.
plates soon.

Moving onto the DualSense controller, and the first thing I will say here is that this
Moving onto the DualSense controller, and the first thing I will say here is that this

does not fail to impress.
does not fail to impress.

Sony has done a great job of creating a seamless design across all of the Playstation 5 accessories
Sony has done a great job of creating a seamless design across all of the Playstation 5 accessories

and even though I may not be 100% decided on the design of the console, you cannot ignore
and even though I may not be 100% decided on the design of the console, you cannot ignore

the fact these DualSense controllers have a completely premium feel.
the fact these DualSense controllers have a completely premium feel.

Again, attention to detail is second to none and it just feels like a huge step up from
Again, attention to detail is second to none and it just feels like a huge step up from

the DualShock PS4 controllers even though they were solid and very much still are.
the DualShock PS4 controllers even though they were solid and very much still are.

As expected the DualSense controllers have been designed with USB-C which is always a
As expected the DualSense controllers have been designed with USB-C which is always a

nice touch for future-proofing.
nice touch for future-proofing.

Onto battery life, no complaints whatsoever to say how much these controllers give you
Onto battery life, no complaints whatsoever to say how much these controllers give you

in regards to features. I believe the advertised usage on these on a full charge is around
in regards to features. I believe the advertised usage on these on a full charge is around

12 hours and I would say that is just about right and in line with what I am getting.
12 hours and I would say that is just about right and in line with what I am getting.

As I don’t have the official Playstation charging stand just yet, the great thing is
As I don’t have the official Playstation charging stand just yet, the great thing is

I can plug the DualSense controller into the console with the provided USB-C cable, put
I can plug the DualSense controller into the console with the provided USB-C cable, put

the console in rest mode and it will charge away until I come back and turn it on.
the console in rest mode and it will charge away until I come back and turn it on.

Lastly, and probably the most important feature is the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback
Lastly, and probably the most important feature is the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback

on the DualSense controller, for me these are an absolute game-changer.
on the DualSense controller, for me these are an absolute game-changer.

I heard mixed reviews initially upon release some people stating it’s more of a gimmick
I heard mixed reviews initially upon release some people stating it’s more of a gimmick

than a feature, however for me it just adds to the immersive experience that you want
than a feature, however for me it just adds to the immersive experience that you want

whilst gaming and overall just provides a greater experience.
whilst gaming and overall just provides a greater experience.

I can’t wait to see how game developers utilise the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback
I can’t wait to see how game developers utilise the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback

as we start to see more releases for the PS5 within the next year or two.
as we start to see more releases for the PS5 within the next year or two.

Moving onto the UI, this is probably my favourite part of the console design. Sony has completely
Moving onto the UI, this is probably my favourite part of the console design. Sony has completely

refreshed the UI with the PS5 and I have to say I like it.
refreshed the UI with the PS5 and I have to say I like it.

They have kept it minimal utilising a design favourite, a dark theme, whilst focusing on
They have kept it minimal utilising a design favourite, a dark theme, whilst focusing on

the user experience.
the user experience.

If you previously owned the Playstation 4 you will be greeted with a very familiar menu
If you previously owned the Playstation 4 you will be greeted with a very familiar menu

which features your most recently installed games and as you browse through your installed
which features your most recently installed games and as you browse through your installed

games you have these amazing splash screens for each game. Another note here is that whilst
games you have these amazing splash screens for each game. Another note here is that whilst

on the splash screen it will play the soundtrack from that particular game and I think this
on the splash screen it will play the soundtrack from that particular game and I think this

is a nice subtle extra to the UI experience.
is a nice subtle extra to the UI experience.

The UI is heavily reliant on floating cards and this makes the user interface easy to
The UI is heavily reliant on floating cards and this makes the user interface easy to

navigate.
navigate.

The area of the UI which stands out is the newly introduced control centre.
The area of the UI which stands out is the newly introduced control centre.

Here you have quick access to features such as having the ability to switch between recent
Here you have quick access to features such as having the ability to switch between recent

games and applications, and adjust your mic settings whilst in-game by just pressing the
games and applications, and adjust your mic settings whilst in-game by just pressing the

Sony button on the DualSense controller. It just makes everything so much more accessible
Sony button on the DualSense controller. It just makes everything so much more accessible

without going all the way into the main system settings menu - again just adding to the user
without going all the way into the main system settings menu - again just adding to the user

experience.
experience.

Sony has also completely separated games and media which I think is a great move as it
Sony has also completely separated games and media which I think is a great move as it

allows you to be able to quickly sort through your installed games rather than having applications
allows you to be able to quickly sort through your installed games rather than having applications

such as Netflix and Spotify in the mix.
such as Netflix and Spotify in the mix.

Now if I want to watch a film or listen to music through the PS5 I have a separate menu
Now if I want to watch a film or listen to music through the PS5 I have a separate menu

for that.
for that.

Exploring the PS store has now been seamlessly integrated with the native UI allowing you
Exploring the PS store has now been seamlessly integrated with the native UI allowing you

to access it straight away and begin browsing without having to access a separate application
to access it straight away and begin browsing without having to access a separate application

as we did previously with the Playstation 4.
as we did previously with the Playstation 4.

Onto PS5 games, whilst there have been some strong but limited games upon release, I feel
Onto PS5 games, whilst there have been some strong but limited games upon release, I feel

that I have had no shortage of games to play.
that I have had no shortage of games to play.

I would say my favourite so far has to be Spider-Man Miles Morales. I enjoyed Spider-Man
I would say my favourite so far has to be Spider-Man Miles Morales. I enjoyed Spider-Man

on the PS4 and this builds on that showcasing amazing next-gen graphics, super-fast load
on the PS4 and this builds on that showcasing amazing next-gen graphics, super-fast load

times and I think Miles Morales does an amazing job of utilizing the DualSense controller's
times and I think Miles Morales does an amazing job of utilizing the DualSense controller's

features.
features.

I am also fortunate enough to have a next-gen capable TV so being able to play PS5 titles
I am also fortunate enough to have a next-gen capable TV so being able to play PS5 titles

in true 4K at 120FPS is just mind-blowing and it truly never fails to impress every
in true 4K at 120FPS is just mind-blowing and it truly never fails to impress every

time I play.
time I play.

Another nice addition is a lot of the popular titles from the PS4 have had enhanced performance
Another nice addition is a lot of the popular titles from the PS4 have had enhanced performance

patches for the Playstation 5, so being able to replay these games or even experience these
patches for the Playstation 5, so being able to replay these games or even experience these

games for the first time with the next-gen graphics is great.
games for the first time with the next-gen graphics is great.

Onto storage, and I have to stay straight out of the gate it is extremely limited on
Onto storage, and I have to stay straight out of the gate it is extremely limited on

the PS5, I feel that I am nowhere near what you would consider a power user, however,
the PS5, I feel that I am nowhere near what you would consider a power user, however,

I had already maxed out the standard storage with a handful of titles and some game recordings
I had already maxed out the standard storage with a handful of titles and some game recordings

- although these recordings were in 4K so I appreciate they are going to be larger file
- although these recordings were in 4K so I appreciate they are going to be larger file

sizes.
sizes.

After the OS and the required updates, you are left with around 700Gb out of the 825Gb
After the OS and the required updates, you are left with around 700Gb out of the 825Gb

advertised, which for me just isn’t enough especially with the larger file sizes of the
advertised, which for me just isn’t enough especially with the larger file sizes of the

next-gen titles. I believe that Call of Duty Warzone alone is 103Gb.
next-gen titles. I believe that Call of Duty Warzone alone is 103Gb.

There are options for external storage which I have purchased, however in my opinion you
There are options for external storage which I have purchased, however in my opinion you

shouldn’t be expected to have the additional spend so early into purchasing a new console.
shouldn’t be expected to have the additional spend so early into purchasing a new console.

I know the cold does come with an empty slot to add an M2 SSD from Sony, however, I believe
I know the cold does come with an empty slot to add an M2 SSD from Sony, however, I believe

at the time of making these videos there hasn’t been any additional news.
at the time of making these videos there hasn’t been any additional news.

Overall I have to say that this console is amazing, I think Sony has done a great job
Overall I have to say that this console is amazing, I think Sony has done a great job

of introducing us to next-gen gaming whilst providing a great experience.
of introducing us to next-gen gaming whilst providing a great experience.

The console itself has everything required to deliver everything we would expect from
The console itself has everything required to deliver everything we would expect from

next-gen gaming.
next-gen gaming.

Personally I think the storage lets it down slightly, however, there are options to resolve
Personally I think the storage lets it down slightly, however, there are options to resolve

that.
that.

Hopefully the overall design will start to grow on me overtime and may even win me over
Hopefully the overall design will start to grow on me overtime and may even win me over

if I decide to swap out the plates and make it all black, we shall see.
if I decide to swap out the plates and make it all black, we shall see.

As mentioned my experience so far has been great and I am looking forward to new releases.
As mentioned my experience so far has been great and I am looking forward to new releases.

So that is it for today’s video, I hope you found it useful. I am overall really happy
So that is it for today’s video, I hope you found it useful. I am overall really happy

with the PS5 and I would recommend it if you are a Playstation fan or if this is your first
with the PS5 and I would recommend it if you are a Playstation fan or if this is your first

time owning a Playstation.
time owning a Playstation.

If you have any questions at all about the PS5, please let me know in the comments down
If you have any questions at all about the PS5, please let me know in the comments down

below and I’ll try my best to answer them for you.
below and I’ll try my best to answer them for you.

And finally, a question for you, did you manage to buy a PS5 on release, have you managed
And finally, a question for you, did you manage to buy a PS5 on release, have you managed

to purchase one since or are you trying to secure one?
to purchase one since or are you trying to secure one?

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Thank you again for watching and I’ll see you in the next one.
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