PlayStation 5

The PlayStation 5, otherwise abbreviated as PS5, is a video game console developed and distributed by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It is the fifth main home console in the PlayStation family of systems and the successor to the PlayStation 4 (PS4), initially launching worldwide in November 2020. It primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Series S consoles as part of the ninth generation of video game hardware.
As with the preceding PS4, the PS5 is capable of displaying high-definition graphics, while additionally supporting native 4K (3840x2160) resolution output unlike the supersampled solution on PlayStation 4 Pro. Its social media integration has been significantly improved with the revised "Create" feature succeeding the "Share" function on PS4, allowing users to not just capture photos and video of gameplay, but edit together clips using built-in software. It supports backwards compatibility with the vast majority of PlayStation 4 titles in addition to the previous console's peripherals and external hardware, in addition to having its own native library of games and exclusive accessories such as the PlayStation VR2 headset.
At launch, the PS5 was available with two configurations. The standard model came equipped with a Blu-Ray drive for supporting physical media such as disc-based games and movies, while a separate PlayStation 5 Digital Edition omitted the disc drive, thus limiting users to games purchased and downloaded directly from the PlayStation Store, as well as other media available on streaming services the console supports. A pair of redesigned PlayStation 5 models were introduced in November 2023, sporting a slimmer frame and segmented faceplates. The latter design change enabled either SKU to become moddable with a standalone disc drive attachment that would allow the revised Digital Edition models to support disc-based media, and vice versa for the disc-drive equipped PS5 model being able to be modded with a slimmer faceplate sans the drive attachment.
==Final Fantasy titles for PlayStation 5==
===Games===
Game 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Metascore
Game 	Japan 	North America 	Europe 	Metascore
Final Fantasy XIV 	May 25, 2021 	May 25, 2021 	May 25, 2021 	TBD
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade 	June 10, 2021 	June 10, 2021 	June 10, 2021 	89
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker 	December 7, 2021 	December 7, 2021 	December 7, 2021 	90
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin	March 18, 2022 	March 18, 2022 	March 18, 2022 	72
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion 	December 13, 2022	December 13, 2022	December 13, 2022	78
Final Fantasy XVI 	June 22, 2023 	June 22, 2023 	June 22, 2023 	87
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 	February 29, 2024	February 29, 2024	February 29, 2024	92
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail 	July 2, 2024 	July 2, 2024 	July 2, 2024 	TBD
=== Backwards-compatible PlayStation 4 games ===
Game 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Release Date 	Metascore
Game 	Japan 	North America 	Europe 	Metascore
Final Fantasy (Pixel Remaster) 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	N/A
Final Fantasy II (Pixel Remaster) 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	N/A
Final Fantasy III (Pixel Remaster) 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	N/A
Final Fantasy IV (Pixel Remaster) 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	N/A
Final Fantasy V (Pixel Remaster) 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	N/A
Final Fantasy VI (Pixel Remaster) 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	April 19, 2023 	N/A
Final Fantasy VII 	December 4, 2015 	December 7, 2015 	December 7, 2015 	N/A
Final Fantasy VII Remake 	April 10, 2020 	April 10, 2020 	April 10, 2020 	87
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered 	? 	September 3, 2019 	September 3, 2019 	80
Final Fantasy IX 	September 19, 2017	September 19, 2017	September 19, 2017	85
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster 	May 14, 2015 	May 12, 2015 	May 15, 2015 	84
Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age 	July 13, 2017 	July 11, 2017 	July 11, 2017 	86
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn 	April 14, 2014 	April 14, 2014 	April 14, 2014 	86
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward 	June 23, 2015 	June 23, 2015 	June 23, 2015 	86
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood 	June 20, 2017 	June 20, 2017 	June 20, 2017 	89
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers 	July 2, 2019 	July 2, 2019 	July 2, 2019 	91
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker 	December 7, 2021 	December 7, 2021 	December 7, 2021 	TBA
Final Fantasy XV 	November 29, 2016 	November 29, 2016 	November 29, 2016 	81
Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition 	March 6, 2018 	March 6, 2018 	March 6, 2018 	77
A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV 	November 29, 2016 	November 29, 2016 	November 29, 2016 	65
Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV 	November 21, 2017 	November 21, 2017 	November 21, 2017 	62
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD 	September 6, 2018 	September 6, 2018 	September 6, 2018 	68
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition	August 27, 2020 	August 27, 2020 	August 27, 2020 	59
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD 	March 19, 2015 	March 17, 2015 	March 20, 2015 	72
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT 	January 11, 2018 	January 30, 2018 	January 30, 2018 	67
World of Final Fantasy 	October 27, 2016 	October 25, 2016 	October 28, 2016 	77
World of Final Fantasy Maxima 	November 6, 2018 	November 6, 2018 	November 6, 2018 	71
=== Demos ===
* Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin - Trial Version
* Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin - Demo Version
* Final Fantasy XVI Demo 
=== Avatars ===
The PlayStation 5 carries over the ability for users to select their own personal avatar and attach it to their PlayStation Network (PSN) profile for display on their account and console services, as with PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. These avatars can either be purchased directly from the PlayStation Store, or earned/unlocked by completing game objectives or as part of promotions for specific titles. Select avatars from PS4 are retained on the new console in addition to an assortment of personal avatars specifically tied to PS5-specific games.
Below is a list of Final Fantasy video games where players are able to obtain avatars on the PlayStation 5:
* Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
* Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
=== PlayStation Plus ===
The PS5 introduced an overhaul to the existing PlayStation Plus program, separating the subscriber benefits into three distinct tiers. The basic PlayStation Plus Essential tier remains unchanged from the previous Plus subscription, enabling basic online functionality in compatible games, cloud saves and a selection of free PS4 and PS5 games to claim each month. The mid-tier subscription, PlayStation Plus Extra, carries over the benefits of Essential while adding a back-catalogue of over 400 downloadable PS4 and PS5 titles from both PlayStation Studios and third-party developers. The most expensive, PlayStation Plus Premium tier, adds an additional "Classics Catalog" of over 340 legacy titles from across the original PlayStation (PS1), PlayStation 2 (PS2) and PlayStation Portable (PSP) for download, as well as PlayStation 3 (PS3) games available to stream via the cloud as was possible with the previously separate PlayStation Now service.UPDATE: All-new PlayStation Plus launches in June with 700+ games and more value than ever - PlayStation Blog An option to cloud-stream native PlayStation 5 games from the PS Plus Games Catalog, was added to the Premium tier in October 2023.
The following Final Fantasy titles are available to download or stream via PS Plus as of December 2023:
* Final Fantasy VII (PS4 version)
* Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
* Final Fantasy IX (PS4 version)
* Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (PS4 version)
* Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
* Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition
* Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4 version; PS5 upgrade available)
* Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
* Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin (PS4 and PS5)
== Bundles and limited editions ==
=== Final Fantasy XVI ===
On April 27, 2023, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Square Enix announced the worldwide release of a PlayStation 5 console bundle to commemorate the launch of Final Fantasy XVI for release on June 22, 2023. The bundle will contain a stock PS5 Disc Console and a digital download voucher for the game that is redeemable on the PlayStation Store, and will be made available in North America through Sony's PlayStation Direct service for 67,980¥/$499.99 USD plus tax. A separate version of the bundle with a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console will retail for 56,980¥/$425.99 USD plus tax.Final Fantasy XVI Limited Edition PS5 Controller and Console Cover Shown - Siliconera
That same day, SIE Japan announced a selection of exclusive FFXVI-themed PS5 console accessories for distribution in that region. These will include a pair of black console covers adorned with the game's emblem illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano, as well as a special variant of the DualSense Wireless Controller with unique artwork, and will go on sale in Japan on June 22 alongside the worldwide release of the standard PS5 bundle.
== Citations ==
==External links==
*Offical PlayStation website
*Wikipedia's entry on PlayStation 5
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