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From PS5: what owners actually say
Owners appreciate the performance gains but are increasingly frustrated by storage limitations, mandatory internet requirements, and Sony's anti-consumer direction.
What owners complain about
- Storage shrinkflation COMMON
Sony reduced internal storage on newer PS5 models while 1TB was already insufficient — owners joke the console can barely fit two Call of Duty games.
- Internet required for single-player COMMON
Users report needing an internet connection (even phone hotspot) to play single-player titles like GTA V, which they find unacceptable for a console.
- Diminishing graphical returns SOME
Multiple owners note the visual leap from PS4 to PS5 is relatively small and does not justify doubled development costs or console price.
- PS Remote Play quality SOME
Sony's own Remote Play app is called garbage across PC and mobile; owners have no confidence in the PS Portal as a result.
- Future-proofing fears COMMON
Owners worry that in 25 years the console may be useless without server authentication, unlike older consoles that still work offline.
What owners love
- Performance hardware gains
Owners confirm tangible CPU/GPU improvements delivering increased frame rates and a noticeably faster SSD compared to PS4.
- Strong game sales ecosystem
A developer reported PS5 sales dwarfing PS4 sales so significantly that porting costs to PS4 were no longer justified.
- Visual fidelity in supported titles
Owners praise character models and facial features as more lifelike on PS5 compared to prior generations.
Surprising patterns
- Pirates are described as getting the best copies of games — unencumbered by DRM, online checks, or server dependencies.
- Physical media collectors are not spared either: day-one patches mean even disc owners are dependent on servers Sony could shut down.
- Multiple users drew direct parallels between Sony's current behavior and the Xbox One reveal that was universally panned — the same always-online policies Sony once mocked.
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Buyers without reliable internet, those with large digital or physical libraries concerned about long-term preservation, and anyone expecting a massive visual leap over PS4 should think carefully before purchasing.
Synthesised from 489 real owner comments across 5 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →