Since its launch, the PS5 has become one of the most sought-after gaming consoles on the market. This new generation of gaming consoles has created a war of attrition, like a sporting event, with waves of inventory occasionally hitting the shelves, only to sell out minutes later.

The global pandemic has understandably contributed to the console rush, as many of us are still cooped up at home. The system shortage, combined with the duffers' snatching of PS5 inventory, has left many console gamers looking for any hint they can get about restocking the PS5.

I admit that I initially wanted to buy a PS5, but I don't think I need one, at least not this year. Quite simply, I don't see much reason to get a PS5 at this point beyond the fact that it would make me proud to be a PS5 owner.

The fact that nearly all of the upcoming PS5 software releases will be on PS4 is reason enough to wait for the PS5; with minor exceptions like Deathloop, Resident Evil 7: Resident Evil Village, Batman: Gotham Knights, " Hogwarts Legacy," most of the games greatly anticipated for the PS5 will also be available on Sony's previous generation consoles.

One of the few exclusive games currently worth purchasing for the PS5 is "Demon's Souls." In a review of the game, a game editor called it "the standout title in the PS5's launch lineup" and said the remake is "the best reason to own a PS5" thanks to its engaging story and gorgeous visuals.

When one of my most anticipated games, Little Nightmare 2, was released on February 10, I was surprised to see that the game was only available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, and Nintendo Switch. PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions It won't be released until later this year. Even game studios don't seem to be rushing to release games for the new consoles. [Compare, for example, the PS5 to the Nintendo Switch: despite being released in 2017, this handheld console recently became the best-selling console at the moment, outselling both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X/S. The Switch is considerably cheaper than the next-gen consoles; it's also cheaper than the PS5 and the Xbox Series X/S. The Switch's price is much higher than the PS5's, and it's cheaper than the Xbox Series X/S. But more importantly, if you want to play popular Nintendo exclusives like Pokemon, Animal Crossing, and The Legend of Zelda, there are simply not many options.

Compared to the PS4, the PS5 has much improved hardware: technical specifications such as an AMD Ryzen 8-core CPU, 16GB RAM, 825GB SSD storage, and ray tracing capabilities make the PS5 a cut above the PS4 Pro. PS5's new controller DualSense is also a clear upgrade over DualShock 4, with exciting features such as haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

When I started actively gaming in 2017, I bought my trusty PS4 Pro for about £350 ($480). From that moment on, gaming consoles became a staple of my setup, even after I purchased a Razer Blade 15 Quartz as my first gaming laptop. To this day, I still rely on my PS4 when lounging on the couch or playing more "casual" single player games.

The overwhelming backlog of games for the PS4 also played a part in my decision, with highly acclaimed games like "God of War," "Bloodborne," "Ghost of Tsushima," and "Horizon Zero Dawn" still high on my "to do" list. With these games at the top of my list, it may be a while before I'm ready to box up my PS4.

Being an early adopter of the PS5 is certainly exciting. However, with the current lack of exclusive games and global inventory shortages, you may want to think twice before investing your time and hard-earned money just to have a new console. Once more games are released and the PS5 becomes easier to purchase, my opinion will change. But for me at least, now is not the time.