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[BlackTron]

I had a problem because I was led to believe it makes a difference for cooling while actually there aren't even any vents down there. So it really doesn't matter.

 

[hemo memo]

Because it can fall over without a stand, and it looks ugly. However, the stand makes it look less ugly.

 

[Hohenheim]

Doesn’t bother me personally, but I’d guess people would like to have additional stability when in the vertical position. Could prove useful in the event something unexpected happens like an earthquake or someone bumping into a shelf it’s resting on.

Yeah, if a earthquake happened, the first thing I would think about is if my ps5 is still standing!

But seriously, these stands are probably quite a huge source of income for Sony. They've been making them since the ps2, and they're obviously dirt cheap to make.
Selling them is easy money.

 

[The Stig]

Vertical optical drives bring me out in hives. IT'S NOT RIGHT.

*Horizontal PS5 owners represent*

 

[Bert Big Balls]

Doesn’t bother me personally, but I’d guess people would like to have additional stability when in the vertical position. Could prove useful in the event something unexpected happens like an earthquake or someone bumping into a shelf it’s resting on.

If there's an earthquake I think you've got bigger things to worry about.

 

[Astray]

Can someone explain why this is such a big deal and why we are discussing it in ps5 pro threads.

I have mine horizontal so I just don't get it.

Because people need extra room in the budget for their PS5 Pro equivalent PCPartPicker list.

 

[jm89]

If you aren't in a situation were it can get knocked down and broken then you probably don't need it.

Personally i'd avoid directly buying the stand from from sony, decent cheaper alternatives out there.

 

[sono]

why we are discussing it in ps5

My understanding is that is causing some discussion because it is the first console where a stand for it is not included in the base purchase price, in this case it is an optional accessory.

 

[FrankWza]

Why are people acting like PS5 is the first console with an optional vertical stand? I really don't remember such discussion from PS4 or PS3 or earlier generations..

Exactly. Including slim and pro models there's been about a dozen Playstation styles since PS2 and only 1 came with a vertical stand and that was the convertible-style in the PS5. I'm pretty sure people complained about the stand around launch but I don't remember what they were complaining about.

 

[yanhash]

You guys dont have pets or small children or partys

 

[DeepSpace5D]

Yeah, if a earthquake happened, the first thing I would think about is if my ps5 is still standing!

But seriously, these stands are probably quite a huge source of income for Sony. They've been making them since the ps2, and they're obviously dirt cheap to make.
Selling them is easy money.

If there's an earthquake I think you've got bigger things to worry about.

Not really. Been through plenty of earthquakes, especially in the Philippines where my wife’s family lives. Nothing serious ever happens, but things in the house have fallen over before.

 

[KaiserBecks]

saintjules recommended ordering a third party stand from aliexpress. Received mine yesterday and the quality is much higher than expected. No need to worry about the Pro falling down and especially no need to give Sony 30 bucks.

 

[Skifi28]

I can also stand up by myself, but the occasional chair is always appreciated.

 

[Soodanim]

Is it more or less useful than the OG PS2 stand?

 

[Trilobit]

Didn't PS5 have problems with some component risking sliding down if put vertical? I won't take any chances so mine PS5 will be horisontal always.

 

[V1LÆM]

i had ordered a stand but cancelled it. my PS5 has been standing in the same spot since the day i bought it and i have 3 cats. that thing ain't falling over.

Didn't PS5 have problems with some component risking sliding down if put vertical? I won't take any chances so mine PS5 will be horisontal always.

you might be thinking of the liquid metal ?

it's not really an issue. the PS5 has been out almost 4 years now and there are plenty of people using it vertically.

also, the PS5 has a "cushion" around the processor so that the metal can't contact the board. liquid metal has been used in PCs (which the CPU sits vertically) for longer than PS5 has been around.

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

I think it was a brilliant idea from Sony to make PS5 modular. I hope PS6 will remain the modularity, but will not require a stand.

Yeah sure. The PS6 won't require a stand because Sony hates to sell overpriced plastic garbage stands and doesn't need money.

 

[King Dazzar]

Why do you need an attractive girl if any hole will do?

 

[GoldenEye98]

Clever anti-anxiety tax by Sony...

 

[Heisenberg007]

You don't need it. It's completely optional.

PS5 / PS5 Pro can be placed horizontally or vertically without a stand perfectly fine.

You see certain people criticize taking out a redundant stand because they need something to complain about. Simple as that.

 

[Bojanglez]

My bigger issue is not coming with disc drive since 90% of my game collection are physical copy.

But then they would charge more, so why not give those who want that a choice? Seems like good product design to me.

 

[King Dazzar]

I think a far better question is why did PlayStation have to make everything white as default, when black is far cooler/discrete. Yet more plates for me to buy at some point...

 

[adamsapple]

The included stand in the normal PS5 is trash.

Nah, I've had mine vertical since I got it and it's been sturdy as fuck.

 

[mayham2199]

Unironically the PS5 needs a stand when it's positioned horizontally more than it does vertically. That fucker wobbles like a bitch when plugging anything into the USB because of its ridiculous shape.

It doesn’t even need one then. I plug in the charging controller and move on. It barely moves.

 

[Shakka43]

So it stands more. Also it is a nice inheritance from the goat

 

[thegame983]

Because my PS5 digital which cost nearly 50% less had one.

 

[Fbh]

I used my Ps5 vertically for the entire first year before realizing you are supposed to use the stand lol, I just assumed the stand was only if you wanted to use it horizontally

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

 

[XXL]

It should come with a stand, with that said....I never used mine for any of my PS5s and I won't be getting one for the PS5 Pro.