La PlayStation 5 fonctionne comme un lecteur de films 4K fiable, bien qu'elle ne prenne pas en charge Dolby Vision. Cette absence n'est pas particulièrement surprenante, étant donné que Dolby Vision reste une technologie émergente et n'est pas encore une fonctionnalité standard sur la plupart des sorties 4K.
Pour ceux qui espèrent éviter d'acheter un lecteur dédié séparé pour le 4K, l'idée d'attendre que la PS6 intègre la compatibilité Dolby Vision est une considération raisonnable. En supposant que cette fonctionnalité sera intégrée dans la prochaine itération, cela soulève la question : est-ce une bonne pari que la PS6 prendra effectivement en charge Dolby Vision ?
I owned an Oppo UDP 203 but couldn’t tell the difference between it and the PS5 for 4K playback, so I sold it at cost. I could have made a profit by selling it for more, but I put the money to other use instead. It really depends on your needs and setup—your experience may vary.
Sony doesn’t include Dolby Vision because they would have to pay a licensing fee for each unit, and they choose not to. Therefore, it’s not safe to assume it will be in the PS6.
Additionally, Dolby Vision isn’t really an emerging technology. Dolby Vision 2 is expected next year, though it’s more of a related technology than a direct improvement over the original.
Dolby Vision licensing can be sold per activation. The PS5’s CPU is powerful enough to handle Dolby Vision in software, so a PS6 would be as well. Sony could add Dolby Vision support to the PS6 and back-port it to the PS5 by completing the development, then offering the license on the PSN Store for around £15, with each user paying directly for their own activation.
It’s puzzling that Sony doesn’t offer a Dolby Vision license for purchase, even at a modest price like £10. Unlike Samsung, which opposes Dolby Vision, Sony TVs already support the technology.
It’s a bold claim to call it emerging when Dolby Vision is already widely used in both television shows and films.
Sony could add Dolby Vision to the PS5, so I wouldn’t expect it on the PS6. Interestingly, the Xbox Series X supports Dolby Vision for streaming and games, but not for UHD Blu-rays.
It’s not a matter of capability. Sony would need to pay Dolby to include the feature.
Sony developed their own Dolby-like solution for 4K playback.
What is the name of the feature? Does the PS5 support Dolby Vision?
They do not; he is mistaken.
HDR10+ is the open-source alternative, though it doesn’t quite match Dolby Vision’s quality. However, the PS5 only supports HDR10.
Sony strongly dislikes paying for licensing fees. The only reason they included Atmos is because it’s the only viable option for 3D audio in home theater systems.
Dolby Vision isn’t emerging; it’s actually over a decade old. Apple devices have supported it since around 2018, as have Xbox Series and One consoles, all major premium streaming services, and every major TV manufacturer except Samsung. Given this, PlayStation has had ample opportunity to include Dolby Vision on both the PS5 and the Pro but has chosen not to. While no one can say for certain, it seems unlikely that any enhancements to disc playback will be added.
Dolby Vision is available on nearly every HDR movie and is not a new feature. Sony does not license it, so it will likely never come to the PS5. I wouldn’t expect it in future consoles either, as physical discs are declining and HDR10 is free to use. HDR10+ might be added since it’s also free to license.
I wouldn’t expect the next generation consoles to have a disc drive. Consider buying a dedicated 4K player instead. Not only for the features, but the disc drives are significantly quieter. I recommend the Panasonic UB820, though Sony also offers a good 4K player for less money.
I wish they would allow us to purchase the license directly, similar to how Microsoft handled Dolby. That would have saved me close to $1000 on home media players.
I wouldn’t count on it, especially since Sony appears to be moving away from disc players. You’re better off getting a dedicated Blu-ray player.