New next-gen console illustrations from Twitter user and illustrator keisawada show just how massive the PlayStation 5 size is when compared to most devices, including next-gen consoles like Xbox Series X and Series S. The PS5 size discussion has been on-going since its specs were first revealed, and vice president of UX design at PlayStation Matt MacLaurin stated earlier this summer that console's size was due to a need for internal cooling power.
Now that consumers have the PS5 price and release date to compare to Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Series S launch plans, they've begun diving deeper into side-by-side rankings of various qualities shared by the devices. Examinations in how they differ can be quite nuanced, but one point of comparison that's quite obvious when it's actually observed is console size. It's not just about PS5 versus Xbox Series X when it comes to console size comparisons, either - the Nintendo Switch is already renowned for its portability and sleek aesthetic, and PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and even PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S will be competing for gamers' entertainment area space come this holiday season.
A new series of illustrations from Twitter user keisawada has helped demonstrate just how big the PS5 size is when compared to other consoles, however, with only the Xbox Series X really coming close to the impact it will have on consumer's living spaces. The PS5 absolutely towers over its competitors when it's positioned vertically, and the illustrations make it look an awful lot like having a PC tower directly beside a television. While Xbox Series X has PS5 beat in terms of width when they're both upright, everything else in the comparisons is dwarfed.
Naturally, there's a good reason that PS5 size is designed the way it is, and if the choice is between a sleeker aesthetic or a system that will last longer thanks to better cooling infrastructure, the latter wins every time. Still, it's quite jarring to see just how much space the PS5 will take up on shelves and entertainment units across the world - provided people managed to actually pre-order the next-gen console - and it's a good heads up for consumers who may need to adjust how they furnish wherever they plan to have the console.
It's also interesting to see that Xbox Series X and Series S both appear to take up a decent amount of space when they're vertical too. It appears next-gen gaming may tax not only gamers' wallets, but their physical spaces too, and those with small living quarters may need to seriously plan ahead to fit them in nicely.
Source: keisawada/Twitter