PS5 Size

It comes as no real surprise, but the PlayStation 5's rather large size is at least partly down to the fact that it has to stay as cool as possible. And no, we don't mean cool cool, we're talking temperature here.

PlayStation UI design boss Matt MacLaurin has been answering questions about the newly revealed PS5 over on his LinkedIn page. When asked why the system is so big and bulky, MacLaurin simply answers: "Thermals."

He explains: "This gen is little supercomputers. While the 7nm process delivers amazing heat performance for the power, the power is very extreme." In other words, this tech needs to stay cool, so larger casing is a must.

For those out of the loop, the PS5 is indeed a very big console. Going by estimates, the next-gen system is taller than any PlayStation before it. The standard version, which includes a disc drive, is also wider than all of them, barring maybe the original PS3.

This news follows on from Sony Europe boss Simon Rutter's comments regarding fan noise. He said that a "great deal of effort" has gone into making sure that the PS5 is quieter than the PS4.

After hearing how loud the PS4 can get, we'd take a bigger PS5 over cooling issues every time. But do you agree? Clear some room in the comments section below.

[source linkedin.com, via gamesradar.com]