PS5 Slim Compares Side-by-Side With the Launch Version and Xbox

[Paul2]

Sony has officially announced that slimmer versions of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will be arriving just in time for the holidays, and we're here to see not only how they compare to the launch PS5s, but also to the Xbox Series X/S.

Using the disc drive and controller as a reference, IGN's Armando Torres mocked up a rough size comparison between the two consoles, which you can see above.

Sony says the "new PS5 has been reduced in volume by more than 30%, and weight by 18% and 24% compared to previous models." The original PS5 was 390 mm x 260 mm x 104 mm (15.4 in x 10.2 in x 4.1 in), and the new model will be approximately 358 mm x 96 mm x 216 mm (14.0 in x 3.7 in x 8.5 in).

Meanwhile, the PS5 Digital Edition launch model is 390 mm x 260 mm x 92 mm (15.3 in x 10.2 in x 3.6 in), while the new PS5 Digital Edition will be 358 mm x 80 mm x 216 mm (14.0 in x 3.1 in x 8.5 in).

...While the new PS5s aren't any more powerful than the launch models, there are some key differences. First of all, both models now have 1TB of storage, which is up from the 825GB offered in the launch models. Furthermore, Sony is offering the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive to the PS5 Digital Edition at any time for $79.99. The new models also have four separate cover panels, with the top two sporting a glossy look and the bottom remaining matte.

It's also important to note that the new PS5 Digital Edition has gone up in price by $50 when compared to the launch model. So, the new PS5 model with the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive already installed will be the same price as the original at $499.99 and the new PS5 Digital Edition will now be $449.99 instead $399.99.

Additionally, Sony will be selling a new vertical stand that will be available for $29.99, but it will be including a horizontal stand with both models.

https://www.ign.com/articles/see-how-the-ps5-slim-compares-side-by-side-with-the-launch-version-and-xbox

interesting.  i don't get why the digital slim version is $50 more expensive than the original digital version.

[BizioEE]

I don't know if I will get the Slim for Christmas, or wait for the PS5 PRO in Holiday 2024.

 Many are wondering the same, the new PS5 model with the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive already installed will be the same price as the original at $499.99, while the new PS5 Digital Edition will now be $449.99, instead $399.99, $50 more expensive.  By the way, I'm so tempted to buy one for this Christmas, I will see.

[Titan]

I think it looks nice but it is very underwhelming compared to past console revisions. Usually the console makers come out with a new design. I was looking forward to what they came up with. But they just shrunk it and added a stripe lol. It's like they got lazy.