By using the disk slot and USB ports, a savvy player was able to determine the size of the PlayStation 5 compared to the Xbox Series X and past consoles, and they found out that Sony's next-gen system huge. At long last, the PlayStation 5 was formally unveiled during a Sony livestream that showed off tons of gameplay footage from various titles coming to the console. The show ended with the reveal of the PlayStation 5 itself, and viewers came away impressed at its sleek design, even though it reminded some people found it a bit too reminiscent of a reminiscent of a Wi-Fi router.
In terms of the PlayStation 5's aesthetics, there was still one lingering question: how big is it? If the PS5 really contains enough high-end technology to be considered a genuine next-gen surprise, many have expected it would be pretty large. The Xbox Series X was criticized for its boxy form factor, likened to a mini fridge, and Microsoft's system will take up a lot of space on a shelf whether it's placed vertically or horizontally.
While the PlayStation 5's physical dimensions were not revealed during the reveal event, official images of the system do reveal the presence of a disk slot and two USB ports. Using these as a universal metric, a photo editor's work on Imgur was able to determine the size of the PlayStation 5 compared to other systems from Microsoft and Sony. The final result of the test proves the PS5 is a huge system. When placed vertically, it's taller than even the original PlayStation 3 model, which reached a memetic status due to its immense size.
The PlayStation 5 is considerably taller than its nearest competitor, the Xbox Series X, but it is quite a bit thinner than Microsoft's next-generation system. The photo doesn't measure the depth of the various systems, just height and width, but the PS5 nonetheless looks huge at any angle. Players will have two choices when the PS5 releases: they can place it vertically and have a tall and thin console, or lay it horizontally so it takes up a lot of space but can fit snugly into cubby with less vertical clearance. Either way, prospective PlayStation 5 owners should be prepared for their new system to take up a lot of space.
It's possible the curved edges on the side of the PS5 are meant to deter players from placing objects on top of it. It seems like common sense to not place food or drink too close to any expensive electronics, but if humanity has one universal trait, it's the ability to violate the basic rules of common sense. The PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X are both expected to release before the end of 2020. Anyone looking to pick up both might want to make sure their home is large enough to contain the massive physical presence of both next-generation consoles.
Source: Imgur