{"id":176516,"date":"2021-12-24T12:07:02","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T17:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/?p=176516"},"modified":"2022-03-28T16:33:13","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T20:33:13","slug":"playstation-5-standard-vs-digital-edition-which-is-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/playstation-5-standard-vs-digital-edition-which-is-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"PlayStation 5 Standard vs. Digital Edition \u2013 which is best for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sony released its entry into the ninth generation of gaming consoles back at the end of 2020<\/a>. Despite the major obstacles and supply chain issues<\/a> that popped up, the PlayStation 5 has turned out to be Sony’s most successful console launch ever.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PlayStation 5<\/a> features some impressive upgrades over its predecessor, including new, super-fast SSDs <\/a>which make loading times much more manageable. The console’s performance has also been boosted to offer 4K gaming at up to 120 Hz.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking to get your hands on a new PlayStation 5 console, you might have noticed that there are a couple of different options to choose from. There’s the PlayStation 5 Standard Edition<\/a> and the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These aren’t really two different consoles, so how are you supposed to decide which one’s right for you? Luckily, we’ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which PlayStation 5 should you get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Both of the consoles feature virtually identical specs, except for one detail: The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition comes without a CD drive<\/a>. That makes the console a little smaller, but it also means that you won’t be able to use any physical copies of games or movies on the console. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE: The best digital storage options<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the lack of a CD drive also comes with a pretty major benefit. The Digital Edition of the console typically sells for $100 less<\/a> than the Standard Edition. So, if you’re looking for a console and you don’t have any plans to use physical copies of games or movies, then the Digital Edition is probably best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you plan on collecting physical copies of games or using your PlayStation 5 as a media center for your DVD<\/a> or Bluray<\/a> collection, then you’ll want to go with the Standard Edition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from that one difference, the two PlayStation 5 consoles are identical Hopefully, this helps you make a decision on which version of the console to go for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have any thoughts on this? Let us know down below in the comments or carry the discussion over to our Twitter<\/a> or Facebook<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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