# 4 drawbacks you should know before buying a PlayStation 5

- Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
- Published: 2026-10-31T18:00:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2300257/drawbacks-you-should-know-before-buying-playstation-5/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/4-drawbacks-you-should-know-before-buying-a-playstation-5-cdf5cf/

The PS5 isn't as good of a buy today as it was early in its life, so you should be aware of the drawbacks in this awkward console generation.

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