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24 alternatives to PlayStation 5

A new playstation console with a new lightning fast SSD

PlayStation 5 is a gaming console featuring an ultra-high speed SSD for faster loading times, haptic feedback for enhanced tactile response, adaptive triggers for nuanced control, and 3D audio for immersive sound. It… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PlayStation 5 launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Playstation 5 Digital Edition▲3

   Power of a custom CPU, GPU, and SSD with Integrated I/O

   2021 · unlimitedgamingtech.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Xbox Series X▲283

   Microsoft's fastest, most powerful console ever

   2019 · xbox.com · its alternatives →

3. 3AR
   A retro video game console I've been working on in my free time▲2,690

   Software and hardware projects for fun from a guy who loves retro computing

   2019 · internalregister.github.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   GigaDrive▲109

   World's fastest 2,800MB/s transfer speed, 4TB external SSD

   2021 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   PlayStation 4 Ultimate Player 1TB Edition▲61

   Double the storage. Double the fun.

   2015 · playstation.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   PlayStation Classic▲283

   Mini retro console returns with 20 pre-loaded games

   2018 · blog.playstation.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Nintendo Switch▲714

   Nintendo's new console for the home and your hands 👾

   2016 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   TurboHub▲96

   Fast all-in-one SSD & multiport adapter

   2020 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   PlayStation VR▲106

   Discover a new world of unexpected gaming experiences

   2015 · playstation.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Playstation 4 Pro▲118

    Playstation gaming consoles

    2016 · playstation.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Tilt Five▲95

    Holographic tabletop gaming

    2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Bullet SSD▲97

    An SSD that fits on your keychain

    2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    GPD WIN3▲74

    The world’s 1st handheld AAA game console

    2021 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Journey▲119

    One of the best-reviewed games of all time comes to PS4

    2015 · playstation.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Sony Morpheus▲62

    VR system that takes the PS4 to the next level of immersion

    2014 · sony.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Hyperspeed▲92

    A mobile racing game with video chat built in 🕹️

    2019 · teatime.games · its alternatives →

17. 17
    New Sony Playstation 5 Disc Version▲3

    Disc Version Video Game Console

    2021 · ebay.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Xbox Series X Tracker▲76

    Get an instant text when PS5/Xbox consoles are back in stock

    2021 · mailchi.mp · its alternatives →

19. 19
    WRC 5 ▲56

    The standard for rally games returns

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Final Fantasy Type-0▲55

    Gritty Final Fantasy for NextGen consoles

    2015 · square-enix-games.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Super Time Force▲76

    Time-travelling, dino-skateboarding, explosion-platformer

    2015 · capybaragames.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Superhot▲79

    An FPS game where time moves only when you do

    2015 · superhotgame.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Rad▲59

    Free live TV, premium hit shows with live chat

    2021 · rad.live · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Until Dawn▲69

    Every choice you make in your terrifying search for answers

    2015 · playstation.com · its alternatives →

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