Sony's much-anticipated PlayStation 5 Slim, a more compact version of the PS5, has finally been revealed and will be available just in time for the holiday season. While fans have dubbed it the 'PS5 Slim' in anticipation, Sony has simply revealed it as the "new PS5 model." This sleeker version not only takes up less room but also boasts a number of amazing specs, making it an appealing addition to the PlayStation family.
PS5 Slim Release Date
This holiday season, Sony will release the PlayStation 5 Slim, which will be available in stores beginning in November.
PS5 Slim Price and Availability
Before we get into the details, let's have a look at the price of the new PS5 model:
In the United States:
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive: $499.99
PS5 Digital Edition: $449.99
In Europe:
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive: €549.99
PS5 Digital Edition: €449.99
In the United Kingdom:
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive: £479.99
PS5 Digital Edition: £389.99
In Japan:
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive: 66,980 yen (includes tax)
PS5 Digital Edition: 59,980 yen (includes tax)
PS5 Slim Design
The new PS5 model's small and compact appearance is its main feature. Excluding any projecting parts, its external dimensions are roughly 358 96 216 mm (width height depth). Furthermore, it weighs about 3.2 kg, making it substantially lighter than earlier generations. These design improvements result in a more than 30% reduction in volume and an 18% reduction in weight when compared to its predecessors.
PS5 Slim Specification
PS5 Slim Blue-ray Disc Drive Edition Specification
External dimensions | Approx. 358 × 96 × 216 mm(width × height × depth) |
Mass | Approx. 3.2 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/Output Front of Console | USB Type-C port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps), USB Type-C port (Hi-Speed USB) |
Input/Output Back 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 |
PS5 Slim Digital Editon Specification
The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition offers the same stylish look and impressive features for those who desire an all-digital gaming experience:
External dimensions | Approx. 358 × 80 × 216 mm (width × height × depth) |
Mass | 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 port |
Video Out | Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1) |
Audio | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech |
Input/Output Front of Console | USB Type-C port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps), USB Type-C port (Hi-Speed USB) |
Input/Output Back 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 |
The new PS5 Slim combines a space-saving design with great power, making it an appealing holiday pick for gamers. You can expect an excellent gaming experience whether you choose the standard edition with a disc drive or the digital edition. Prepare to take your gaming to the next level with Sony's latest addition to the PlayStation family.