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

[mogwaii]

V for vlergh

[ApocalypseShadow]

I really wouldn't care what it looks like even if it looked like a "V." If it's powerful, as long as it WORKS, can breath and stay cool, is mostly quiet and plays games, I don't care. I'm not playing the console. I'm playing the games. I'm not looking forward to the shape. I'm looking forward to the GAMES.

As for cost, PS3 at $500-$600 was outselling Xbox 360 worldwide since launch. That's a fact. Even during the economic downturn, it was still outselling 360. Because gamers knew Sony would bring the games just like PS1 and PS2. The media attacked it backed by advertising dollars and it still sold. PS4 at $400 sold like gangbusters. Gamers knew again what they were getting and will get in games.

Some try and make it seem that a Sony system at a higher price than the traditional $299 won't sell. When in reality, it's other systems we won't mention that wouldn't be able to sell at $500 or more like a particular platform now. Which is just projecting.

As long as it works and there's no economic crisis, PlayStations will sell regardless. That's just the truth. They're the market leader and prove in games why they are in a leadership position. You can buy their systems and know you'll get your money's worth.

[IRetrouk]

That's all well and good but this thing looks horrible, wont stop me buying one, but my eyes dont like it, it is a dev kit which more than likely means the one we buy will look completely different, hopefully that's the case.

[Segata]

PS4 dev kit https://kotaku.com/guy-buys... so nothing to worry about. Dev kits don't look like the consoles. PS2,Xbox and Dreamcast dev kits were just tower PC's. PS3 dev kit looked like a massive CD changer from the 90s.

[deadfrag]

You can bet the PS5 its going to BE bigger than the PS4 Pro!I really think people should expect atleast a system of the same size has the first generation PS3!

[IRetrouk]

Size doesn't really bother me so much as overall look

[bluebenjamin]

The first gen ps3 was a nice looking game machine good tech for its time even now where else will you find a super audio player blu ray player last of us player bc with psone all in one console the Ps3 was the better Playstation compared to the 4 IDC what nobody says

[IRetrouk]

Yeah the original 60g ps3 has probably been the most feature packed console so far, I still prefer my pro though, it's the games man.

[andibandit]

I think that goes without saying, but given the choice I would like something pleasing to look at.

[mogwaii]

Who/what are these gangbusters and why did they sell so well?
Must find me a gangbuster stat!

[Segata]

If anyone is worried. Dev kits almost always look different than the consumer version. They are more powerful and have more ports and other hardware features for devs only. Go look at a PS4 dev kit to get an idea at the difference.

[Double_O_Revan]

Exactly. Panic over nothing.

[AnubisG]

It's really ugly but I don't care how the consol looks. Can't wait for it to be released.

[Pyroxfaglover]

I could not care less how it actually looks like,.. (though hope it looks cool as PS4/ps4Pro) I just hope it is quieter and stable :)

[SyntheticForm]

The PS4 was the most stable console in the known universe so it stands to reason that the PS5 will be equally or even 'more' stable.

[RangerWalk267]

I hope the retail version will have a different design. This is pretty darn ugly in my opinion

[Segata]

The PS4 dev kit is a huge monster. Same with PS3 dev kit. Neither looks anything like the consumer product.

[Stanjara]

Just when I thought that everything is good with PS5 like BC, cross gen play, saves, friends list, disk drive and ssd, I totally forgot about design of a console. This dev kit is hideous! Someone design this and put it in a patetnt file, otherwise it would be just a pc case. I thought that boomerang controller was bad. Terrible.

[Kiwi66]

That boomerang controller would've been popular in Australia lol

[rainslacker]

Dev kits tend to look like PC cases.

[Stanjara]

Yes, because there is no need for designing something that is not going out to consumers. That is why is blowing my mind that Codemasters guy has this is his office.

[Einhander1971]

Hopefully Sony will use there brains and come in at a great entry price for the ps5. It’s the software that makes them the money in the long run.

[zodiac909]

I hope this is Sony purposefully leaking concepts, just to watch what people say about it, and then rework the design according to praise or criticism..personally I think it looks a bit excessive. Prefer a slim, sleek look.

[Pyroxfaglover]

Would much rather have this bigger box, that is kinda ugly,.. than having to listen to ventilator.

[1nsomniac]

While I’m aware this is a dev kit so will absolutely not look like that at retail. The look itself, how it almost looks like a V8 engine with so many air vents. It looks like it’s going to be hell’ova powerful. I really hope it doesn’t end up being a disappointment again when they promise the world and deliver a rubbish system that ran off optimisations alone. But this all looks and sounds promising. I’m hoping for a beast!

[FanboysKiller]

Shaped like a spaceship.

[Starman69]

Would sony be stupid enough to put air vents on top of the machine? What if u spilt cola on it?. Sony arnt daft! I don't believe the v-shape is the design of the ps5, although i could be wrong.. 😏

[Imortus_san]

This time around all points to USA having the most expensive consoles.

[Max_Eckhardt]

I’m willing to spend up to $600 on a next gen home console if the specs are incredible. 4K/60fps.

[Psychotica]

Like it says on the twitter link "Keep in mind, this is what a PS4 dev kit looks like. So it doesn't necessarily represent what the console is going to look like."

[SephirothX21]

We haven't received it yet at company I work for. We were meant to get the Scarlett dev kit this month. Still hasn't arrived.

[william_cade]

I wish I could day 1 this bad boy, but the way things are looking, it'll be a year after or so.

[yomfweeee]

I imagine that dev who confirmed this got them in trouble, that was probably an NDA violation and why he has deleted his tweet.

[StormLegend]

I don't care what it looks like. I just need it to run quietly on high intense games.

[frank_a]

That picture of the Xbox dev kit... That was never the dev kit for the original Xbox. Lol

[The7Reaper]

For people pouting about the look: It's a dev kit, they never look like the actual console.

Just Google a pic of the Ps4 dev kit.

[Knuckle Duster]

The specs of the PS5 look great and the price is fine but I sure hope the duelshock 5 will have at the very least two mappable paddles underneath! If not ball drop!

[xX1NORM1Xx]

looks like the back of a car...

[bluebenjamin]

It can look like a fridge as long as I get to play Horizon Zero Dawn 2!

[Artemidorus]

It won't look like that.

[mogwaii]

1) it's a Dev kit

2) do you seriously expect a slim design considering the reported power of the thing?

3) even if the retail version ended up looking similar you all well know you are still going to buy it so quit with your whinging bullshit

[Silly gameAr]

Something else to complain about.

[AK91]

https://twitter.com/ThePfle...

I'm with this guy, this is just the prototype version the final version will most likely look much different.

[Tross]

Well, it's the dev kit design, and this probably isn't what the console will look like. It is neat to see what dev kits look like though.

[zodiac909]

Emphasis on the word "Dev Kit," there is 0% chance it will look anything like this. And what's sad is that some media outlets are making it sound like this is the absolute and final design. Stupid.