[GameSpot] - PlayStation 5 Review Roundup

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The PlayStation 5 is almost here, dropping on November 12 in most regions and November 19 worldwide. Sony's next-gen console landed in the hands of critics ahead of its global release, so those eager to know what PS5 has to offer may be curious about what reviewers think. We've compiled review excerpts below to give you an idea of the PlayStation 5's consensus.

The general feeling around the PlayStation 5 so far is that it's massive, taking up a large portion of your entertainment system when compared to the original PlayStation 4 and beefer PlayStation 4 Pro. But while the console's form factor is intimidating, the futuristic design is striking, making the PlayStation 5 quite the conversation starter when standing next to a TV.

While it's a beefcake of a console in terms of sheer aesthetics and size, the PlayStation 5 is a serious powerhouse. It's not as powerful as the Xbox Series X, but Sony's next-gen console packs enough horsepower to make gaming speedy and gorgeous. The blistering-fast SSD allows for quick loading into games and reduces the time it takes for fast traveling in titles like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Meanwhile, the DualSense controller--the single piece of hardware most critics were left impressed by--brings a new level of immersion to gaming.

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