This is what the new PS5 models look like.
Big bang on Wednesday evening: Sony has unveiled two new PS5 models. Both the Disc and Digital Edition models have a new design, which is particularly noticeable due to their significantly more compact dimensions.
Overall, the new models should be based on volume almost 30% smaller be than their larger counterparts, the weight is reduced by 18% (PS5) and 24% (Digital Edition), respectively. Both models also receive a storage space update. The internal SSD is now 1 TB in size on both versions. The price does not change, at least in Germany.
The most important facts about the new PS5 models
- New PS5 and Digital Edition
- significantly more compact design
- 1TB SSD
- optional drive for Digital Edition
- new base (only for horizontal position included)
- Prices: 550 euros (Disc model), 450 euros (All Digital model)
When are the new PS5 models coming? According to Sony, the market launch in the USA will take place in November, with other markets to follow in the following months. It may therefore be that the new PS5 will no longer appear in this country in 2023, but rather in 2024.
Optional drive for Digital Edition: If desired, the digital version of the PS5 can be equipped with a new UHD Blu-ray drive, which will be available for just under 120 euros.
Vertical stand can only be purchased separately: If you want to safely place the new PS5 models upright, you need the horizontal stand. However, this can only be purchased as an option for 30 euros and is not included in the scope of delivery.
Significantly smaller, internal hardware but identical
Sony released on the official PlayStation blog also the technical data of the new consoles. The dimensions and weight information of the new PS5 models are particularly interesting here:
- PS5 Disc: 358 x 96 x 216 mm (L x H x D) – Weight: 3.2 kg
- PS5 All Digital: 358 x 80 x 216 mm (L x H x D) – Weight: 2.6 kg
In contrast to the external design, nothing changes in the internal hardware components apart from the increased storage space of the SSD. Both models are still powered by an AMD Ryzen Zen 2 CPU and an AMD Radeon RDNA 2 graphics unit. The new PS5 also has the same number of ports as its predecessor (a total of 3x USB, including 1x USB-A and 2x USB-C, as well as 1x Ethernet).
According to Sony, the new PS5 models will completely replace the old ones in the future as soon as the remaining stocks are sold out.
You can watch a short video about the new models here:
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Slimmer and more memory: Trailer shows the new PS5 slim models
There have been rumors about new models for a long time
The timing of the announcement may be surprising, but the existence of the new models is not. Rumors about “slim” models of the PlayStation 5 have been floating around the internet for months, and there has also been speculation about an optional drive. Even if Sony doesn’t officially call the new models “Slim”, the new form factor still deserves the name.
The PlayStation 5 was released in November 2020, but was very difficult to obtain for a long time due to the corona pandemic and supply chain problems. Availability only improved massively at the beginning of this year.
What do you think of the new PS5 models?