PlayStation 5: Easy way to tell if your friends are playing on PS4 or PS5

After months of anticipation, the PlayStation 5 will finally go on sale next week.

Pre-orders around the world have been astronomical, with many keen fans eager to get their hands on the next generation console.

Now, Sony has introduced an easy way to tell if your friends are playing on the PlayStation 4, or on the new PlayStation 5.

A new icon has been added to the PS4 Friend List, that shows you what consoles your friends are playing on.

Beside the names of the friends you’re playing a game with, you’ll notice an subtle icon, showing which console they’re playing on.

Beside the names of the friends you’re playing a game with, you’ll notice an subtle icon, showing which console they’re playing on (Gamesradar)

Unsurprisingly, everybody currently has the same PS4 icon, but that’s set to change when the PS5 goes on sale next month.

Thankfully, there’s not long to wait before keen fans can get their hands on the PlayStation 5 themselves.

The official release date is November 12, with fans in the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand South Korea able to get their hands on the console on that date.

Sony unveil Playstation 5

However, it’s not good news for British PlayStation fans, who will have to wait another week to buy the PS5.

The official UK release date is November 19.

In terms of pricing, the PlayStation 5 is priced at £449.99/ $499.99 / AU$749.95, and the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition is slightly cheaper at $399.99 / £359.99 / AU$749.95.