Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
While most gamers don’t outright hate the PS5, there are several frustrations and criticisms that have built up since its launch. It's more about disappointment or annoyance than hatred. Here's a breakdown of why some gamers are unhappy with the PS5:
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🎮 1. Scalping & Shortages (Especially Early On)
• When the PS5 launched in November 2020, it was nearly impossible to get one due to global chip shortages and scalper bots buying up stock.
• Resellers were flipping them for double or triple the price, frustrating average gamers for months—and in some regions, years.
💸 Why it matters: Sony’s next-gen console felt exclusive to the lucky or wealthy for a long time.
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💨 2. Huge Size & Clunky Design
• The PS5 is massive—larger than any console before it—and many users say it barely fits in entertainment centers.
• The design is divisive: some love the futuristic look, others call it bulky, ugly, or “a giant router.”
🏠 Result: It’s hard to blend into a home setup, especially compared to the sleeker Xbox Series X.
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🧱 3. Limited Storage Space
• The base PS5 only comes with 825 GB of SSD storage—and only around 667 GB is usable.
• With modern games easily topping 100 GB (Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, etc.), storage fills up fast.
• While you can expand storage, it requires a compatible high-speed M.2 SSD and technical know-how.
📦 Frustration: For a "next-gen" console, the storage limitations feel restrictive.
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💰 4. Price Increases & Expensive Accessories
• In 2022, Sony raised the price of the PS5 in many regions outside the U.S., citing inflation.
• Accessories like the DualSense Edge controller, PlayStation Portal, and proprietary SSD expansions are expensive compared to Xbox or PC equivalents.
💵 Criticism: The cost of ownership is rising, and gamers feel like Sony is cashing in.
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📉 5. Weak Backward Compatibility
• The PS5 plays PS4 games, but there’s no support for PS1, PS2, or PS3 discs.
• This is especially disappointing for fans of older PlayStation libraries—especially since Xbox supports full backwards compatibility back to OG Xbox.
🕹️ Why it matters: Sony’s legacy library is massive, and fans want to access it without streaming or repurchasing games.
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🌐 6. PS Plus Overhaul Confusion
• The new PlayStation Plus tiers (Essential, Extra, Premium) are confusing and some say overpriced compared to Xbox Game Pass.
• Game streaming is still inferior to downloading, and cloud saves/paywalls annoyed users during the transition.
🤷 Problem: Many feel Sony tried to copy Xbox Game Pass without delivering the same value or clarity.
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🔄 7. Slow UI & Missing Features
• The PS5 UI looks slick, but some features from PS4 are missing or clunky, like:
o Folder support (added late)
o Custom themes
o Game sorting & library navigation
o Limited social features and party chat improvements
⚙️ Feedback: For a next-gen system, some quality-of-life features feel like a step back.
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🔊 8. Fan Noise & Coil Whine (on some units)
• Some early PS5 units suffered from loud fan noise or coil whine—a high-pitched electrical noise coming from inside the console.
• While not universal, it caused enough complaints to gain attention.
👂 Frustration: It ruins the immersion—especially in quieter, story-driven games.
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✅ Summary: Why Some Gamers Dislike the PS5
Here’s a quick list of the main complaints:
1. Scalper crisis and shortages
2. Oversized, polarizing design
3. Limited storage out of the box
4. High prices on hardware and accessories
5. Weak backward compatibility
6. PS Plus overhaul confusion
7. Missing or downgraded UI features
8. Hardware issues like coil whine or fan noise
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Bottom line:
The PS5 is a powerful console with great games, but it hasn’t been a flawless experience. Frustrations stem more from logistics, design, and Sony’s ecosystem decisions than the hardware itself.
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While most gamers don’t outright hate the PS5, there are several frustrations and criticisms that have built up since its launch. It's more about disappointment or annoyance than hatred. Here's a breakdown of why some gamers are unhappy with the PS5:
________________________________________
🎮 1. Scalping & Shortages (Especially Early On)
• When the PS5 launched in November 2020, it was nearly impossible to get one due to global chip shortages and scalper bots buying up stock.
• Resellers were flipping them for double or triple the price, frustrating average gamers for months—and in some regions, years.
💸 Why it matters: Sony’s next-gen console felt exclusive to the lucky or wealthy for a long time.
________________________________________
💨 2. Huge Size & Clunky Design
• The PS5 is massive—larger than any console before it—and many users say it barely fits in entertainment centers.
• The design is divisive: some love the futuristic look, others call it bulky, ugly, or “a giant router.”
🏠 Result: It’s hard to blend into a home setup, especially compared to the sleeker Xbox Series X.
________________________________________
🧱 3. Limited Storage Space
• The base PS5 only comes with 825 GB of SSD storage—and only around 667 GB is usable.
• With modern games easily topping 100 GB (Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, etc.), storage fills up fast.
• While you can expand storage, it requires a compatible high-speed M.2 SSD and technical know-how.
📦 Frustration: For a "next-gen" console, the storage limitations feel restrictive.
________________________________________
💰 4. Price Increases & Expensive Accessories
• In 2022, Sony raised the price of the PS5 in many regions outside the U.S., citing inflation.
• Accessories like the DualSense Edge controller, PlayStation Portal, and proprietary SSD expansions are expensive compared to Xbox or PC equivalents.
💵 Criticism: The cost of ownership is rising, and gamers feel like Sony is cashing in.
________________________________________
📉 5. Weak Backward Compatibility
• The PS5 plays PS4 games, but there’s no support for PS1, PS2, or PS3 discs.
• This is especially disappointing for fans of older PlayStation libraries—especially since Xbox supports full backwards compatibility back to OG Xbox.
🕹️ Why it matters: Sony’s legacy library is massive, and fans want to access it without streaming or repurchasing games.
________________________________________
🌐 6. PS Plus Overhaul Confusion
• The new PlayStation Plus tiers (Essential, Extra, Premium) are confusing and some say overpriced compared to Xbox Game Pass.
• Game streaming is still inferior to downloading, and cloud saves/paywalls annoyed users during the transition.
🤷 Problem: Many feel Sony tried to copy Xbox Game Pass without delivering the same value or clarity.
________________________________________
🔄 7. Slow UI & Missing Features
• The PS5 UI looks slick, but some features from PS4 are missing or clunky, like:
o Folder support (added late)
o Custom themes
o Game sorting & library navigation
o Limited social features and party chat improvements
⚙️ Feedback: For a next-gen system, some quality-of-life features feel like a step back.
________________________________________
🔊 8. Fan Noise & Coil Whine (on some units)
• Some early PS5 units suffered from loud fan noise or coil whine—a high-pitched electrical noise coming from inside the console.
• While not universal, it caused enough complaints to gain attention.
👂 Frustration: It ruins the immersion—especially in quieter, story-driven games.
________________________________________
✅ Summary: Why Some Gamers Dislike the PS5
Here’s a quick list of the main complaints:
1. Scalper crisis and shortages
2. Oversized, polarizing design
3. Limited storage out of the box
4. High prices on hardware and accessories
5. Weak backward compatibility
6. PS Plus overhaul confusion
7. Missing or downgraded UI features
8. Hardware issues like coil whine or fan noise
________________________________________
Bottom line:
The PS5 is a powerful console with great games, but it hasn’t been a flawless experience. Frustrations stem more from logistics, design, and Sony’s ecosystem decisions than the hardware itself.
A few clips from this video are from Vecteezy.com
Patreon Page: patreon.com/LLEnglishChannel
Merch: teespring.com/stores/ll-squad-store
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