The radiator in the bathroom looks suspiciously like a PS5

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Key conclusions

  • A fan discovered a radiator in his bathroom that looks almost exactly like a PS5 Pro console.
  • The radiator bears a striking resemblance to the PS5, leading to speculation that the same shape could have been used.
  • In the past, other devices have been known to share shapes with consoles, leading to an uncanny resemblance.



Geimer made a surprising discovery by spotting radiation that is remarkably similar to a PlayStation 5 console. The find amused and confused other PlayStation 5 fans, although there may be an explanation for the resemblance.

The shape and design of the PlayStation 5 surprised some Sony fans when it was first introduced: the unique console was distinguished not only by its overall size, but also by the unusual flared shape of the plastic case. While it may take some time for some gamers to get used to, the unique look certainly stands out, setting the PS5 apart from the plain square or rectangular consoles of previous generations and competitors.

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Now, a PS5 fan has found something that looks suspiciously like the design of Sony's flagship console. Reddit user KarmicDanger shared an image of his parents' radiator on the PlayStation subreddit, joking that their parents had somehow traveled back in time to purchase a PS5 Pro for their bathroom years before the console's release. Calling it the “Granny Smith Edition” for its striking bright green color, it's hard to deny the similarities, with the overall shape, size and even the black stripes unique to the PS5 Pro present on the heatsink.



The PlayStation 5 Pro console has a similar radiator

Fellow gamers were quick to respond to the post, sharing their amusement at the resemblance and joking about what games the radiator might work with. Some have speculated that it's the perfect bathroom gaming setup, while others have suggested that the extra strips on the radiator seem to indicate it's a step up from the PS5 Pro.


As it turns out, this particular heatsink dates back to at least 2016, making it a few years older than the original PS5 and a lot older than the PS5 Pro. With the help of additional photos, it becomes clear that there is a certain similarity between the two. However, apart from the general shape, there are some differences. The aforementioned stripes, for example, are actually the ventilation grill on the radiator and are completely vertical, while the PlayStation 5 Pro's grooves are slightly angled.

Although the exact reason for this similarity is not officially known, it is possible that the PS5 used a similar shape for the console body in this heatsink. If so, it wouldn't be the first time a console bears a strong resemblance to another device entirely due to the use of the same form factor. The Atari Jaguar console molds were sold after the company went bankrupt and were later used to make dental equipment. In the absence of an obvious connection between the radiator companies and the consoles, the PS5 could be a similar case, albeit in reverse, as the radiator predates the PS5.

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