As the rumors foretold, Sony has announced a slimmer PlayStation 5 console for this upcoming holiday season. Marketed as "the new PS5 model", this version of the system is 30% smaller than the original PS5, while weighing 18-24% less, with a 1TB internal SSD. It also has four side panels as opposed to the launch PS5's two, meaning the previous official cover plates will not fit. The new PS5 with a disc drive will retail for $499.99/549.99 EUR, while the Digital Edition will be priced slightly cheaper at $449.99/449.99 EUR. Those with a new Digital Edition console will also have the opportunity to upgrade to a detachable disc drive for their system, for an extra $79.99.

The new PS5 launches this November, and will be the default PlayStation 5 model going forward.

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[Bladexdsl]

so they are releasing a digital only version with the ability to install a disk drive in and it costs more all together than just buying the disc version! no wonder jim is retiring his gone senile!

 

[Reploid]

Still ugly and now with a walking stick just to remain in one place.

 

[x65943]

It is really funny that the digital version plus disk drive is $30 more than the one that comes with a disk drive

Any chance at all you think a 3rd party could manufacture a cheaper one? If I had to guess would probably be completely locked down unfortunately

 

[RichardTheKing]

I realise the PS5 has been a thing for years, but due to the chip shortage and scalping it still feels decently new - it feels a bit soon for a PS5 Slim.

Any chance of a PS5 Pro...?

 

[x65943]

I realise the PS5 has been a thing for years, but due to the chip shortage and scalping it still feels decently new - it feels a bit soon for a PS5 Slim.

Any chance of a PS5 Pro...?

the fact that the PS5 launched 3 years ago is insane

the PS4 had a 7 year life cycle, which means we are almost half way through the PS5's cycle, and the PS6 may be slated for 2027

 

[SylverReZ]

the fact that the PS5 launched 3 years ago is insane

the PS4 had a 7 year life cycle, which means we are almost half way through the PS5's cycle, and the PS6 may be slated for 2027

Cause if you think about it, a new PlayStation console comes out around after 6/7 years.

 

[shaunj66]

Makes the launch model look good in comparison and that's still ugly as shit.



^ lol what are they playing at?

 

[Chary]

It's such a lazy slim model, they couldn't even bother to give it a name.

 

[hippy dave]

The new PS5 with a disc drive will retail for $499.99/549.99 EUR, while the Digital Edition will be priced slightly cheaper at $449.99/449.99 EUR.​

Are these right? 50 dollar difference but 100 euro difference.

 

[Sir Tortoise]

Selling a digital-only console and then selling a disk drive addon for those who regret their decision. Genius.

 

[MikaDubbz]

so they are releasing a digital only version with the ability to install a disk drive in and it costs more all together than just buying the disc version! no wonder jim is retiring his gone senile!

I mean that's how this kind of thing is marketed all the time. Save now by buying them together or spend more by buying them separately.

 

[Naster]

There’s barely any games on it and they already releasing a slim version like everything’s fine

 

[HellGhast]

The leaked video and images were genuine! Cool.

 

[tech3475]

Playing devils advocate, I'm surprised they're bothering with an ODD SKU altogether and not just selling the DD only model.

 

[subcon959]

As dumb as all of this is, it's still better than the Xfilter.

 

[supergamer368]

I honestly really like the attachable disc drive. Not surpised that it costs more to buy the drive seperate if you buy the digital console. It'll also be good in case the drive fails, you can just buy another instead of having to get a new console or get it repaired. Much better than MS, who according to leaked documents, appears to be ditching physical media altogether mid-gen.

 

[Foxi4]

Can’t help but notice that the listed internal drive side is 1TB instead of the original’s 825GB, so they gave the new model a bit more than just a diet. Explains the disparity in pricing.

 

[Armadillo]

Didn't think it was possible, but somehow they made the PS5 look even worse.

 

[KiiWii]

Thanks Sony, I hate it.