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PlayStation 5

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Initial Release: Nov 11, 2020
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In 2023, the slimmed-down PlayStation 5 maintains all of its strengths. Extremely fast loading times and a best-in-class controller make it a pleasure to use.
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With the fifth generation of PlayStation game consoles, experience lightning-fast loading with an ultra-high speed SSD, deeper immersion with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and 3D Audio, and an all-new generation of incredible PlayStation games.
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Nov 11, 2020
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