The season grows cold and that can only mean that the holidays are upon us. The PlayStation 5 is a newcomer to the console wars front but there are already some heavy-hitters in the PS5 library. If you've made your stand in this generation by picking the PS5 over the new Xbox then we can help you out for the upcoming festive season! Here's your quick holiday guide for the PlayStation 5.
Why the PS5?
The shiny new PlayStation 5 is hardly the only option for a gamer in the 2020 holiday season. It's also extremely difficult to get your hands on your own console if you weren't already one of the lucky people that pre-ordered the system. There are infinite challenges to a hopeful PS5 owner/player but that doesn't diminish from the amazing next-gen experience. Please bear in mind that this guide will be geared more towards those fortunate enough to have a PS5 already in their home entertainment station. You might still have a chance to get your own PS5 for the holidays so keep a watchful eye on digital storefronts and game retailers near you.
One of the biggest reasons to adopt the Sony console is brand loyalty. It's the simplest motivation in picking Team Blue's side but the 5th iteration of the legendary console has so much more to offer. The brand new DualSense wireless controller comes packaged with the system and it sports features that have never been seen in past gamepads. The DualSense ostensibly dishes out directional rumble that contributes greatly to player immersion during gaming sessions. The system falls behind in backward compatibility compared to its green competitor but it's near-complete access to the PlayStation 4 library is nothing to scoff at.
The road ahead
Now, let's get to the shiny white elephant in the room. Regardless of which iteration of the PlayStation 5 you have or may not have, there's the glaring issue of its currently lacking game library. The system's strength lies not in its launch spread but in its infinite potential down the line. Sony revealed numerous games that are set to launch in the following months. Admittedly, the PS5 library is looking a little limited for the 2020 holidays but that's not gonna stop anyone from getting this amazing console.
Luckily, if you have a large library of PS4 games then that can kick-off your collection for the holidays. PS5-compatible games from the previous generations have been noted to run a little smoother. It's definitely no replacement for brand new games, but it's refreshing to replay games on a brand new platform. Try out some of your favorite PS4 games on the PlayStation 5 if you get the chance. It's a great way to bide your time while you wait for the PS5 library to completely get in gear.
PS4 Games Incompatible with the PS5
- DWVR
- Afro Samurai 2: Revenge of Kuma Volume One
- TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2
- Just Deal With It!
- Shadow Complex Remastered
- Robinson: The Journey
- We Sing
- Hitman Go: Definitive Edition
- Shadwen
- Joe’s Diner
There's only a small amount of games that have been confirmed to be completely incompatible with the PlayStation 5. So long as your favorite games from the past generation aren't included in this list, you should have no trouble enjoying SSD speeds with all your favorite games.
What do we have here?
There's a healthy spread of both exclusive games and third-party games available for the PlayStation 5 right now. The variety of choices in this list will ensure that most gamers will have something to play. Here are just a few of the best-selling games from the next-generation console. Sometimes, a console should not be measured by the girth of its exclusive library.
Top PS5 Games
- Marvel's Spider-man: Miles Morales
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
- Demon's Souls
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Spearheading the list is the follow up to last generation's fantastic Marvel's Spider-man. Miles Morales focuses on the second Spider-man's journey towards mastering his new post as a protector of New York. Miles Morales builds on the first Spider-man game while also addressing many of its predecessor's shortcomings. The new Spider-man game is also set during Winter so there's just no better time to swing across snowy New York city than now. Pick up the game and put on your mask and become your very own Spider-man. If you want something a little more grounded, consider Ubisoft's latest Assassin's Creed game. Valhalla is a Viking adventure through old England and it's full of exciting combat and fun characters. Fans have lauded Ubisoft's mastery over the sandbox genre with the Assasin's Creed: Odyssey sequel.
If you're looking to challenge yourself, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is available for the PlayStation 5. Call of Duty always offers entertaining campaigns but its biggest draw has always been its online competitive modes. Face off against shooters all across the globe with the latest Call of Duty shooter. Now if you're not too keen on staying alive for too long in your games then the PS5 exclusive Demon's Souls remake is for you. Demon's Souls remains an uncaring merciless gaming experience that tests each player that dares to challenge it. The one good thing about the remake is that at least you'll lose your lives with fantastic graphics. Sackboy: A Big Adventure offers a chiller gaming experience. Traipse around a wonderful world in this new 3d platformer.
Final Words
Sony definitely took a shaky first step with the launch of its new console. However, the PlayStation 5's motto is quality over quantity. There may not be a lot of choices for the Sony platform right now but what little it does have is amazing. There's no denying the absolute top quality of PS5 games like Marvel's Spider-man: Miles Morales and the Demon's Souls remake. You definitely do not lose out a lot as an early owner of the PlayStation 5. Hopefully, Sony gets the rest of its act together and establishes the PS5 as a worthy competitor in the current generation of the console wars.
Keep yourself warm at home during the holidays with only the best PlayStation 5 games. Stay safe, and happy gaming!
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