PlayStation 5 Leaked Dev Kit Design Confirmed

Yesterday, a new hardware patent from Sony Interactive Entertainment for an unknown electronic device surfaced, and it appeared to be for the PlayStation 5 developer kit. At the time, it wasn't clear if it was indeed the PS5 dev kit, however, many assumed it was because it was unclear what else it could be. That said, it seems those assumptions were correct. Since the patent started to make the rounds early yesterday, a developer has chimed in claiming that is indeed the PS5 dev kit, and they know this because they have one at the office.

[IRetrouk]

I honestly do not like the look of this, wont stop me from getting it day one but I really hope the one we buy does not look like this, I know it probably wont as it's a dev kit but still, just dont like it.

[anonymousfan]

Yeah I honestly think it looks atrocious I don't want that in my living room

[IRetrouk]

While I've never been overly fussed on console design, that was my first thought too.

[WickedLester]

It could look like a 1956 Studebaker for all I care as long as it's powerful and runs quiet.

[UltraNova]

I dont care about the box as long as its designed to vent heat out, effectively and quietly.

[IRetrouk]

Like I say, while I'm generally not bothered by the looks of a console, I just dont like it, just one of those things🤷‍♂️

[IamTylerDurden1]

As the article states, dev kits rarely look like the retail version. Regardless, the more important thing is what it can do. Besides, Sony has a rich history of attractive hardware and electronics. I'm confident the console will be slick just as the PS4 was. It's interesting when u compare the history of Sony hardware with Nintendo and Microsoft. By and large, Sony has had the more impressive looking hardware. Nintendo products are generally cheap looking white plastic with average build quality. Microsoft has had ugly hardware up until maybe the S/XB1X. Sony's history as a leading consumer electronics supplier obviously gives them an advantage.

[IRetrouk]

Chill out man 🤣, I'm well aware devs kits dont tend to look like the final version, I've said as much in my first comment, none of what you wrote takes away the simple fact that I think it looks terrible. Nothing to do with nintendo or microsoft or even sonys other consoles, my comment is just for this abomination.

[Inzo]

According to the article its most likely a dev kit and not the final production design.

[garos82]

Dev Kits never look the same like the final consumer product. No where near the same even

[Gaming101]

There is no official bezel for the console yet. The picture on this article is a photoshop much like other photoshops of consoles over the years, all of which look ridiculous.

[xer0]

Sony is blowing smoke to distract and limit exposure. Developers are sources of major leaks and this a clever ploy on their part.

[mogwaii]

You know you will still shell out so quit with the dramatics.

[Segata]

Dev kits rarely look like the finished console. PS4 dev kit looks nothing like PS4. Dev kits are dev kits for a reason. They pack more power than the home version and have other hardware inside. PS5 will look nothing like this

[Knushwood Butt]

360 dev kits we big, ugly green bricks.

[rainslacker]

I question the verifying 3rd party devs verification. Final dev kit boxes aren't typically released this early, so even if the patent shows it like that, the final kit in such a polished form is unlikely to even be produced yet. That would require final production of the form factor. Generally, dev kits at this stage of pre-release are just special build PC's.

[Smok91]

It won’t. Dev kits, especially early models tend to be nothing like the consumer product.

[Brave_Losers_Unite]

You do realize the final product wont look like this right?

[SmielmaN]

Dev Kits never look like the consumer product. Google some of the older gens dev kits and watch your worries float away

[WelkinCole]

I will never understand gamers like you that care about how a console look.

[Mr_Writer85]

Why would how a dev kits looks like matter?

[mandingo]

So why you saying you don’t like it if the final console won’t look like it. You’ll never see it. I don’t understand.

[IRetrouk]

Easy, the article is confirming what the dev kit looks like, I'm giving my view on said look......

[Mr_Writer85]

Again why does it matter what it looks like?

[adonisisfree]

Of course it won’t look like that. Lol

[chobit_A5HL3Y]

as long as it’s designed well; lasts a long time and doesn’t overheat, then i don’t really care what it looks like.

[2pacalypsenow]

V for 5

[Kiwi66]

V for victory

[Firebird360]

V for ventilation!

[WelkinCole]

V for variety