Should I buy the PS5 version or PS4 for better haptics and faster load times?

[Jacob39]

I just got a PS5 and I'm trying to decide which version of a game to buy, but I'm hitting a wall. The PS4 version is half the price and runs fine, but I’m worried I’ll be missing out on the proper haptic feedback and faster load times if I don’t get the native PS5 one. Is that upgrade really worth paying double for the same game?

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Yeah I did the same math, and in practice the PS5 version feels a little nicer to move through. The load times are noticeably faster and the controller feedback can add a touch of immersion in places, but it isn’t a magical rewrite of the game. If money is tight, the PS4 version is perfectly fine for getting through the story.

[Donald.J]

I actually timed it once in a shooter I played last month. Menu to play felt like 12–14 seconds on PS4 and about 2–3 seconds on PS5. The visuals were close, but the snappier loads and smoother moment-to-moment feel tipped things for me in long sessions. Still, not every game uses the new features the same way.

[Kenneth70]

Do you care about the haptics and fast loads enough to drop double the price, or is the budget more important right now?

[Jack_R]

I bought the PS4 version on sale and later chased the extra polish on PS5, and I can see why some people regret missing the quick resume and cleaner menus. But I know folks who never notice the difference in their gameplay loop. It seems very game-by-game and mood-by-mood.