Why the most important PS5 feature could be one you can’t even see - TechRadar UK

I’ve openly stated why I hate the design of the PS5, and I’m not really swayed by some of Sony’s franchises like others seem to be.

You see, for decades, I grossly underestimated how important great sound design can be in video games.

Whether it was the thrill of feeling explosions that felt like they reverberated through my skull, or the fidelity to hear an enemy’s footsteps from over 100 yards away, I quickly developed an unhealthy obsession with pursuing crystal clear audio.

The PS5’s ‘Tempest 3D Audio Engine’, though, could finally deliver.

Sony also acknowledged that 3D audio isn’t the same for everyone due to the shape of our ears.

That might sound like a ridiculous idea (and it probably is) but I’m pleased Sony is committed to taking audio to the next level, as opposed to merely focusing on graphics!

Cerny said that he wants everyone to experience this level of realism that 3D audio can provide, and I’m certainly interested!

Nevertheless, I’m glad that after decades of chasing higher resolutions and photo-realistic graphics, audio might finally be getting the next-gen upgrades it deserves.

And honestly, I’m all ears, Sony