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PS5 will have an 825GB SSD, but only 700GB free

Sony confirmed, during the PS5 launch event, that its next-generation console will use a high-performance SSD capable of delivering a transfer speed of up to 5.5 GB / s (uncompressed), and that its storage capacity will be 825 GB. It is a curious and unusual figure, since it is normal to find configurations of 960 GB or 1 TB.

Mark Cerny implied, at the time, that this configuration it was the one that offered the “best value” to the user, a comment that seems to indicate that they had to limit the storage capacity a bit so that the costs did not skyrocket. The fact is that, as with any product that comes with an operating system and pre-installed applications, the amount of space that the PS5 user will have available will be much less.

According to a recent leak, PS5 will have 700 GB available of that 825 GB total. Let’s put this in context, to understand if it is a lot or a little. A game like Destiny 2, with all its expansions, occupies almost 100 GB, but there are titles like Call of Duty Warzone that already have exceeded the 200 GB barrier. The numbers do not lie, having 700 GB of free space to install games on a video console is not enough, so much so that it can end up limiting the user experience in the short term.

PS5 will use a custom version of FreeBSD 12

The source of this leak has also left us some interesting details related to other technical issues of the console, and has reiterated the sale prices that we saw at the time, although introducing certain modifications in some accessories.

Regarding the use of FreeBSD 12 As an operating system in PS5 I must say that it does not surprise me, after all PS4 uses FreeBSD 9.0. Regarding the new prices there are only changes, as I have indicated, in some accessories, which means that the PS5 price the 499,99 euros for the standard version and 399.99 euros for the version without optical drive.

For against, andThe price of the DualSense rises from 59.99 euros to 69.99 euros, and the HD camera has also gone up to 69.99 euros. For its part, the next generation PSVR virtual reality kit has been listed with a price of 399,99 euros. Keep in mind that none of the prices we have given have official confirmation, although they fit perfectly with the latest leaks and make a lot of sense.

The basic PS5 pack will include the console with an 825 GB SSD (700 GB free, as we have said), and It will be accompanied by a DualSense controller, a USB Type-C charging cable, power cable and an HDMI 2.1 cable, which will be essential to enjoy the full potential of the Sony console.

According to the source of this information, Sony plans to open pre-purchases of PS5 next September 9, a date that fits perfectly with the rumors that pointed to a possible launch in November.

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