REVIEWS / COMPARE
Gets PS5 vs Review PS5
Gets PS5 edges ahead at 8.7 vs 8.3 — but read the trade-offs below; Review PS5 may still be the better fit for you.
| Gets PS5 | Review PS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RATING | 8.7 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| CONFIDENCE | high | high |
| USER VOICES | 249 | 303 |
| POSITIVE | 55% | 65% |
| PRICE | GBP479 | — |
| RECOMMENDED | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Gets PS5
★ STRENGTHS
- Extremely strong backwards compatibility (PS4 games run perfectly and library is cheap)
- Outstanding ease of use for first-time console owners or PC converts
- Hardware supply has finally stabilized, making it easily accessible in 2026
✗ WATCH OUT
- High entry price (GBP 479.0) with an aging hardware architecture
- Lack of generation-defining native exclusives even 5 years into the lifecycle
- Ongoing hidden costs, specifically the requirement of a PlayStation Plus subscription
Review PS5
★ STRENGTHS
- Excellent value for catching up on massive PS4 game backlogs
- Strong long-term viability, capable of running advanced UE5 tech (Nanite, VSM)
- High emotional satisfaction and perceived premium quality, especially paired with OLED TVs
✗ WATCH OUT
- DualSense controller issues (likely drift or poor battery) forcing users to use old PS4 controllers
- Ecosystem lock-in and aggressive patching of homebrew/jailbreak capabilities
- Large physical footprint (implied by community banter and general console criticisms)
HOW THIS COMPARISON WAS BUILT
Both verdicts are synthesised from real user voices on Reddit, YouTube, Hacker News, ProductHunt, Trustpilot and editorial sources — 249 for Gets PS5, 303 for Review PS5. No paid placement; ratings come from raw sentiment, not our opinion. Read the methodology.