The PlayStation 5 meme phenomenon began the moment Sony unveiled the console's unique futuristic white-and-black design in 2020. Fans and critics immediately compared its towering, curved silhouette to high-tech air purifiers, expensive Wi-Fi routers, and even buildings like the Burj Al Arab. One of the most iconic iterations is based on the 'Plash Speed' viral video, where a husband attempts to hide his new gaming console from his wife by convincing her it is a router upgrade. Over time, the memes have evolved to address the console's initial scarcity, its massive physical footprint, and the high price tags associated with the Pro version. It remains a staple template for gamers to poke fun at the tech industry's design choices and the lengths fans go to for the latest hardware.