This top feature is still missing today – although Sony advertises it

The PS5 has received various updates over the past two years that have significantly expanded the range of functions of the console. But the PlayStation 5 is still missing one feature today – even though Sony advertises it prominently on the packaging.

The PS5 still can’t do 8K

The PS5 is a solid piece of technology. And thanks to the numerous patches and updates that Sony has released since the market launch in November 2020, the repertoire of features and functions has expanded expanded significantly in the last two years. ALLM, VRR, support for WQHD monitors – none of this was available when the PS5 was released.

But one thing is still missing from the Sony console today: 8K support. Because although the PS5 packaging also has a large 8K logo in addition to the HDR and 4K seal, the PlayStation still does not support TV sets and monitors with 8K displays. In the system settings of the PS5, owners of such a device can select a maximum resolution of 2160p, i.e. 4K.

We wanted to know from you which of the two next-gen consoles you like better – this is the result:

Missing PS5 Feature: When is 8K Support Coming?

At the current time, the lack of 8K support is a problem for many players not a big point of criticism. After all, the particularly high-resolution televisions are still quite expensive in direct comparison to 4K models and are therefore not widespread. The cheapest models cost around 1,200 to 1,300 euros, but then only offer a classic LCD. However, if you are looking for an 8K TV with an OLED panel, you can even go for the inexpensive models over 6,000 euros output (source: miser).

Nevertheless, it is reprehensible that Sony has been advertising 8K on the box since the release of the PS5 if the console does not yet effectively support the resolution – not even on the dashboard. Only the game The Touryst is calculated internally in 8K by the Sony console, but is then scaled down to 4K.

A quick look at the system settings of your PS5 can be worthwhile:

It remains to be seen when Sony will finally push the 8K update for the PS5. There is no specific date yet. The built-in HDMI port of the PS5 is definitely not the problem. Thanks to HDMI 2.1, theoretically even 8K and 60 FPS would be possible. But the hardware power of the PS5 should not be sufficient for most games.