PS5 Slim is real and out in November
Oct. 10, 2023Sony has finally announced the revised PS5 model
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Sonyhas finally confirmed that the long-rumoredPS5 Slimis real, and due out in November to give you a new option to play thebest PS5 games.
As with the existing PS5 models, the Slim unit will come in a $500 USD version with an included UHD Blu-ray drive, and a digital-only model priced at $450. Both models include 1TB of internal storage, a slight upgrade from the previous 825GB SSD.
The disc drive itself is detachable, and can be purchased separately for $80 and mounted to the digital unit. While a horizontal stand will still be included with the console, you’ll now also be able to purchase a vertical stand for $30.
The new console will be available in the US at theofficial PlayStation storeand “select local retailers” in November, and will “continue to roll out globally in the following months,” according to PlayStation’sannouncement.
Perhaps the most notable detail is that this isn’t just a new option for prospective PS5 buyers, but a total replacement for the existing console. This is just a PS5, but smaller. Sony says the new model “has been reduced in volume by more than 30%, and weight by 18% and 24% compared to the previous models.”
Here’s how the official MSRP for all the consoles and options breaks down across regions:
On top ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2on the horizon, there are plenty of otherupcoming PS5 gamesdestined for your library, too.
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