Your physical Xbox Series X / PS5 setup

CloseTalker · Sep 25, 2020

I need some thoughts for my below setup

So the size of these consoles is making me have to make some changes.

I'm going to drill a small 2" hole into the back of one or two of these crates so I can put consoles in them and feed cables out the back. The Switch will move into one crate, and the Series X will go where the Switch is, tucked slightly behind the TV.

My main question is with the PS5 and ventilation. I have two options, put it in one of the crates, or in one of the TV bench slots where the PS4 currently is. It will need to be horizontal either way.

The PS5 being 15.35" wide means it can fit in either one. The crate is 18" wide, and the TV slot is 19" wide once you get past the leg (you can see there's a bit of extra space behind the bench legs). So the TV bench gives it about an extra inch of horizontal space. However, I'm curious if it makes more sense to put in in the TV bench slot where there is more horizontal space, but perhaps less ventilation because of vertical space (the slot is about 6" tall), or in the crate where there is slightly less horizontal space but a lot more vertical. Placing the system vertically isn't an option either way, I don't really want to make any of the concessions I'd need to in order to do that.

Anyone have any thoughts on what might make more sense?

Lowrys · Sep 25, 2020

Darknight said:
I was worried about that too but the width between the poles is 18.5" and the entire shelf width is 23.5". That should mean I have about an inch and a half on each side from each pole when centered. Cutting it close, but at least it won't have to go behind the poles at all.

The PS5 is actually shallower (less deep) than the PS4 Pro, so it'll probably fit, just might stick out both sides a bit.

Ashura T. Hedgehog · Sep 25, 2020

Series X is going where the headset is. Measured it and everything.

Darknight · Sep 25, 2020

Lowrys said:
The PS5 is actually shallower (less deep) than the PS4 Pro, so it'll probably fit, just might stick out both sides a bit.

Oh I'm not worried about the depth. I was more worried about the width and how it would look. It definitely won't stick out on the sides at all since it's 23.5" wide and the PS5 is only 15.4" wide. I was really more worried if each end would be behind the poles when you look at it but it'll fit in between them just fine with some room to spare.

Vince-DiCola · Sep 25, 2020

Darknight said:
I'm just going to replace my PS4 Pro and Xbox One X with the PS5 and Series X on this:

Even though I have a TV stand, I need this rack since my receiver doesn't fit in the TV stand because it's much taller than a normal receiver. As a bonus, I like putting the newer consoles on there because it has much better air flow since it's open.

Come on man, take the damn sticker off your Xbox

thebigmanjosh · Sep 25, 2020

Here's a rough comparison from my setup (55" TV, cabinet width is 29" from center, shelf height ~6"):

I measured out the space last week since we're moving and would've bought a new stand had they not fit. I rarely watch the movies so I may set them up side to side if there's enough space for good airflow.

DazzlerIE · Sep 25, 2020

I have an IKEA Hemnes stand so I'm going to mount my TV on the wall and place the new consoles on top of the stand

Shark · Sep 25, 2020

Can the PS5 safely stand on its own without the stand? Is the stand already in the box? I don't think I've seen it for sale anywhere.

anexanhume · Sep 25, 2020

Honestly, I haven't measured yet, so it could be chaos. I've been wanting to upgrade my media console, but the one I want is too pricey to stomach.

petethepanda · Sep 25, 2020

One of the shelves on my TV stand currently has my PS4, a Switch dock and a couple controllers and such, and I'm pretty much going to clear out that entire shelf for the PS5. Switch can fit in elsewhere, and I'm hoping there aren't many compelling reasons to keep the PS4 in rotation because it'd have to be relocated to the floor.

Darknight · Sep 25, 2020

Shark said:
Can the PS5 safely stand on its own without the stand? Is the stand already in the box? I don't think I've seen it for sale anywhere.

It's already in the box.

Shark · Sep 25, 2020

Darknight said:
It's already in the box.

Beautiful. Thanks.

Kotze282 · Sep 25, 2020

I have enough space next to my TV to put the PS5 vertically. I am concerned about how bad it'll look though. If it's really so we'll ventilated I might stick it under the TV. Couldn't do that with the Pro for obvious reasons.

klastical · Sep 25, 2020

I have this tv stand: https://www.amazon.com/Ameriwood-Home-1871412COM-Whitby-Stand/dp/B07G527QCB

Plenty of room in the cubbys for both systems.

Maple-Rebel · Sep 25, 2020

I'll sit the PS5 beside and slightly behind my tv, which is in a corner above a defunct fireplace. Online downside is I will have to go wireless, but I have fast internet and hoping that wifi 6 will be solid enough.

Maple-Rebel · Sep 25, 2020

Mavrick07 said:
PS4 Pro comes out, shelf moves down 1 notch because that PS5 is a chunky boi and everything's set. I'll worry about the Series X at a later date since I haven't been able to get an order on one yet.

What unit is this? Actually looks pretty good. I don't want my electronics exposed (dust, kids) but this looks like it has a good amount of space behind the doors.

MrFox · Sep 25, 2020

thebigmanjosh said:
Here's a rough comparison from my setup (55" TV, cabinet width is 29" from center, shelf height ~6"):

I measured out the space last week since we're moving and would've bought a new stand had they not fit. I rarely watch the movies so I may set them up side to side if there's enough space for good airflow.

The Xbox airflow is side-to-side so it needs some space, the PS5 can be flush.

Lowrys · Sep 25, 2020

MrFox said:
The Xbox airflow is side-to-side so it needs some space, the PS5 can be flush.

XSX airflow is in at the bottom and out at the top when it's vertical, right? What's the PS5 airflow? Honest question.

Strike · Sep 25, 2020

Under the TV in the entertainment center. Where the PS4 is now.

Natural Selection · Sep 25, 2020

Mavrick07 said:
PS4 Pro comes out, shelf moves down 1 notch because that PS5 is a chunky boi and everything's set. I'll worry about the Series X at a later date since I haven't been able to get an order on one yet.

What TV stand is that???

Dr. Zoidberg · Sep 25, 2020

My TV sits on a stand with plenty of depth behind it. So my plan is to place the consoles vertically BEHIND the TV with the disc slots sticking out to the sides in case I need to insert a disc around the tV.

This way they are vertical, have plenty of room for ventilation, are mostly hidden, and the noise is directed away from me.

The problem with sticking consoles in traditional entertainment center component shelves that face outward is that they are far more likely to overheat there, and all the noise is directed straight out at the player. You can of course use backless shelving or cut out the backs, but this doesn't look as nice and you have to deal with a lot of cable management to keep it from looking like a mess.

If the new consoles are too loud even behind the TV, then I'll do what I did with the PS4 Pro and move it into the next room right on the opposite side of the wall from the TV and run the cables through a small conduit. That way it can be as loud as it wants to be and I'll never hear it.

luoapp · Sep 25, 2020

shodgson8 said:
In reality I am going to have to stack them behind my TV. I have very limited space to work with.

One day I am going to buy or build a proper media unit under the TV to store everything in but neither console is going to fit under the TV like the PS4 does.

Wall-mount your TV?

Deleted member 13077 · Sep 25, 2020

PS4 pro is coming out and going upstairs into the office room, being replaced by PS5.

XSS is going on the little entertainment shelf under my TV bed alongside the Sky Q box.

GrayDock · Sep 25, 2020

My rack have 50cm x 50cm x 19cm (19.7" x 19.7" x 7.5") in it's shelfs, so I'll be good with the PS5 horizontally, but the PSVR box, which I have in the same shelf with my PS4pro, will be a problem...

MrFox · Sep 25, 2020

Lowrys said:
XSX airflow is in at the bottom and out at the top when it's vertical, right? What's the PS5 airflow? Honest question.

Waiting for teardown to be 100% sure. PS5 placed vertically, it would be from the entire rounded section of the front and top, and air out the entire back side. It's vented all around so it's pretty much impossible to block the airflow.

TraderPoe · Sep 25, 2020

I've tried to find a narrow vertical rack for the XSX and PS5. Anybody have anything like that? I've searched everywhere and its alll just horizontal entertainment centers

Lowrys · Sep 25, 2020

TraderPoe said:
I've tried to find a narrow vertical rack for the XSX and PS5. Anybody have anything like that? I've searched everywhere and its alll just horizontal entertainment centers

I've been searching Amazon for something like this and they don't seem to exist, at least under "entertainment centres". The nearest I can find is tall side or end tables.

Darknight · Sep 25, 2020

TraderPoe said:
I've tried to find a narrow vertical rack for the XSX and PS5. Anybody have anything like that? I've searched everywhere and its alll just horizontal entertainment centers

Maybe something like this?

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Chip Chanceworth · Sep 25, 2020

The center vertical shelf was almost built for a Series X. It has about 3 inches above the top of the console and about less than a inch on the sides. PS5 on the other hand may need to be laid flat on the top i guess.

LordBaztion · Sep 25, 2020

I'm just putting it behind my tv

calder · Sep 25, 2020

Shouldn't be a problem, I'm moving my Pro to the bedroom or giving it away and the PS5, girthy though it may be, should fit in the spot. I may need to move the apple TV but that's nothing.

shodgson8 · Sep 25, 2020

luoapp said:
Wall-mount your TV?

Have certainly thought about it. Would probably make the TV too high in relation to the chair though. I still think it would be better to get rid of the unit under it and replace with something more suitable. Other option would be to gut the unit itself and put some shelves in, removing the drawers and doors.

Deleted member 17092 · Sep 25, 2020

XSX will be fine for me horizontally or vertical in shelf.

PS5 would only work horizontally in shelf or on top of the shelf behind the TV.

PS5 is frankly too much of an eyesore in it's current state though so I'm just gonna wait for an all black version or a slim revision.

Deleted member 17092 · Sep 25, 2020

calder said:
Shouldn't be a problem, I'm moving my Pro to the bedroom or giving it away and the PS5, girthy though it may be, should fit in the spot. I may need to move the apple TV but that's nothing.

Width wise a ps5 is not going to fit in that spot. Like at all.

2Blackcats · Sep 25, 2020

Torpedo Vegas said:
I'm putting the PS 5 behind my TV. that thing it too damn ugly to have to see every day. The Series X is going where ever it will fit and be able to move air.

Somewhere behind is a good idea, especially for a digital console.

Does get a bit warm behind my TV though

KiDdYoNe · Sep 25, 2020

I'm making a full renovation for my PS5.

calder · Sep 25, 2020

ZOONAMI said:
Width wise a ps5 is not going to fit in that spot. Like at all.

No? I hadn't really looked, but is there a comp photo for a 5 and a Pro around? I assumed that there is enough space between the center channel and the end of the shelf for it.
Also it's not shown in the photo but there is a couple of inches between the right side of the Pro and the edge of the cabinet. *Depth* wise the Pro is almost as far back as it can go without smushing the cable.

shark97 · Sep 25, 2020

i prefer an incredibly specific style of entertainment center.

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i've found the staggered shelves are something you cant go back from. they make accessing your things so easy. also, open and breezy is always my way. cant STAND any entertainment center that is large, bulky, or contains enclosures (drawers, cabinets etc) of any kind.

i guess i'll just lay it horizontal. it's not a big deal and there's way too much discussion about this stuff on era.

melodiousmowl · Sep 25, 2020

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Deleted member 17092 · Sep 25, 2020

calder said:
No? I hadn't really looked, but is there a comp photo for a 5 and a Pro around? I assumed that there is enough space between the center channel and the end of the shelf for it.
Also it's not shown in the photo but there is a couple of inches between the right side of the Pro and the edge of the cabinet. *Depth* wise the Pro is almost as far back as it can go without smushing the cable.

If you move that apple tv or whatever that is maybe?

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Your best bet looks like it would be getting rid of one of those boxes on the bottom shelf and moving the reciever over. The ps5 is chonky.

Turrican2 · Sep 25, 2020

Thankfully there is more than enough space in my TV rack.

Izzard · Sep 25, 2020

I had to buy a new stand, set up yesterday. Will stick the PS5 on top next to telly and once I've bought the new amp it can go where the pro is, which will move down next to the one x.

Lowrys · Sep 25, 2020

shark97 said:
i prefer an incredibly specific style of entertainment center.

i've found the staggered shelves are something you cant go back from. they make accessing your things so easy. also, open and breezy is always my way. cant STAND any entertainment center that is large, bulky, or contains enclosures (drawers, cabinets etc) of any kind.

That's a really nice stand.

shark97 said:
there's way too much discussion about this stuff on era.

:/

calder · Sep 25, 2020

ZOONAMI said:
If you move that apple tv or whatever that is maybe?

PS5 Vs Xbox Series X Vs PS4 PRO Size Comparison in Augmented Reality

In this Video we are Show you the Playstation 5 Vs Xbox Series X Vs PS4 PRO Size Comparison in AR Called Augmented Reality. through this you will understand ...

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Thanks, that helped, shaky cam and all lol

Yeah I can move the Apple TV no problem, it can go anywhere. It will be a tighter fit width-wise than I thought though! The depth is about the same or less so that's good.

Torpedo Vegas · Sep 25, 2020

2Blackcats said:
Somewhere behind is a good idea, especially for a digital console.

Does get a bit warm behind my TV though

I got the one with the disc drive. I'm not going to intentionally limit myself on how I can purchase games. It's too tall to fit in my entertainment center the only place I have to put it is behind the TV.

Renteka-Bond · Sep 25, 2020

I need to do some cable management behind my PC, but I'll most likely get a mini-table for the XSX to the left of the TV Stand between it and the computer and Ill just replace the PS4 with the PS5 whenever I get one. Worst Case Scenario, though, I can fit it behind my TV under the Mei poster.

Deleted member 9241 · Sep 25, 2020

My new stand gets here on Wed. I'll let you know once I get it set up. The PSVR is giving me the biggest pause right now, but I think I have room for it.

The Dark Soul · Sep 25, 2020

I'm going to gift my PS4 to my sister and move the VR box under the monitor where my PS4 is right now together with all my controllers, and then place the PS5 between the VR headset and the speaker. (please don't look at my cables)

Lowrys · Sep 25, 2020

The Dark Soul said:
I'm going to gift my PS4 to my sister and move the VR box under the monitor where my PS4 is right now together with all my controllers, and then place the PS5 between the VR headset and the speaker. (please don't look at my cables)

I love the nunchucks on the wall lol

Hippopuncher12 · Sep 25, 2020

The shelf where my Pro and X1X are at now is fine for both the XSX and PS5 as long as they are horizontal so no issues here.

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