PlayStation 5 console and controller LEAKED online - but there's a catch

There’s at least 18 months to go before Sony unveils its PlayStation 5, but a new leak has given a hint of what the console could look like.

An image of what could be the PlayStation 5 console and controller has been posted on Reddit - although they’re pretty unattractive.

But before you worry about the PlayStation 5's design, it's important to note that there's a big catch.

HotHardware , who first spotted the image, highlights that the photos show developer kit devices, meaning the final console and controller could look very different.

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It said: “Development hardware is designed to deliver full functionality of a product to allow developers to work with the system, rather than providing the experience of a retail production-ready product.”

The console is pretty chunky, suggesting it may need more space for cooling, or have a larger graphics modules.

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Meanwhile, the controller has a touchscreen at the top - a feature we’ve now heard rumoured several times.

As with most image leaks, it’s important to keep in mind that this could just be an impressive example of photoshop.


Sony is yet to confirm or deny any rumours about the PlayStation 5 - the wait continues!