Sony is replacing the original PlayStation 5 console with a new slimmer PlayStation 5, featuring 1TB storage and an attachable disc drive. It is available now in the US.
As announced last month, the slim PlayStation 5 comes with an attachable disc drive. The standard version includes the disc drive pre-installed, while the digital version allows you to purchase and attach the disc drive later if you change your mind.
The new slimmer PlayStation 5 comes bundled with either Spider-Man 2 og Call of Duty Modern Warfare III. Photo: Sony
According to Sony, the new PS5 boasts a reduction in volume by over 30% and weight by 18% and 24%, respectively, compared to its predecessor models. The SSD storage has been upgraded from 825GB to 1TB, and there are now two USB-C ports on the front.
The rest of the hardware remains unchanged, maintaining the ability to output up to 4K at 120Hz with HDR over HDMI 2.1.
No point in upgrading
It is not officially a 'PS5 Slim' and it is far from a 'PS5 Pro' so there is no point in upgrading if you already own a PlayStation 5 console.
The slimmer PS5 targets consumers who do not currently own a PS5.
The slimmer PS5 is available now in the US from retailers such as Amazon bundled with Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty Modern Warfare III for $500, the same price as the previous PS5. It will soon be available in more regions, with the new PS5 Digital version set to arrive later.
2023 PlayStation 5 pricing and specifications
A horizontal stand is included but a vertical is an extra purchase. Photo: Sony
How to attach/detach the disc drive. Photo: Sony
U.S.
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 499.99 USD
- PS5 Digital Edition – 449.99 USD
Europe
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 549.99 EUR
- PS5 Digital Edition – 449.99 EUR
U.K.
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 479.99 GBP
- PS5 Digital Edition – 389.99 GBP
Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive
79.99 USD | 119.99 EUR | 99.99 GBP
Vertical stand
29.99 USD | 29.99 EUR | 24.99 GBP |
2023 PlayStation 5 specifications
| External dimensions(excluding projecting parts) | PS5: Approx. 358 × 96 × 216 mm(width × height × depth)
PS5 Digital Edition: Approx. 358 × 96 × 216 mm(width × height × depth) |
| Mass | PS5: Approx. 3.2 kg
PS5 Digital Edition: Approx. 2.6 kg |
| CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen “Zen 2” |
| 8 Cores / 16 Threads |
| Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine |
| Ray Tracing Acceleration |
| Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS) |
| System Memory | GDDR6 16GB |
| 448GB/s Bandwidth |
| SSD | 1TB |
| 5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw) |
| PS5 Game Disc | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc |
| BD/DVD drive | Disc Drive portequipped with Disc Drive |
| Video Out | Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1) |
| Audio | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech |
| Input/OutputFront of Console | USB Type-C® port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) |
| USB Type-C® port (Hi-Speed USB) |
| Input/OutputBack of Console | USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) x2 |
| Networking | Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)Wi-fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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