Three years after launching the PlayStation 5, Sony has introduced a smaller PS5 model, commonly referred to as the PS5 Slim, but which is being sold under the old name. This isn’t a new strategy — the company used the same follow-on approach for the PS4, which also started out chunky and subsequently slimmed down. The PS5 Slim is available now, and Sony says the new versions will be the only option once it sells through its remaining stock of the old ones. I would keep an eye out for retailers trying to discount and move the older models if you’re trying to find the cheapest option out there.
Like the PS5 at launch, there are two versions of the Slim model, one with a disc drive and one without. Both now come with 1TB of storage instead of the 825GB that the original models had. Because that’s the only change inside, don’t expect any new components to make it faster or more powerful.
The original PS5 launched at $400 for the Digital Edition and $500 for the one with a disc drive. Over the years, Sony actually increased that price in some places around the world, but US pricing did not change. The slim PS5 retails for $450 for the Digital Edition and $500 for the disc drive option, which is currently bundled with Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 for no extra cost.Â
The biggest difference now is that the disc drive can be removed or added later. By lifting one of the cover plates, you can access the drive and pull it out. This feature is aimed more at players who buy the $450 discless version of the console, once again called the Digital Edition, since all the games will have to be digital versions as opposed to a physical disc. The model with the disc drive runs $500 — if you want to add it later, you can buy the drive for $80. It’s worth noting that the console requires an internet connection when first using it with a disc drive attached.
The original disc drive model stands 15.4 inches high, 10.2 inches…
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