So far I’m happy with my original disc drive PS5. The size is off-putting, and I do wish it were smaller, but the overall design has grown on me and I like the uniqueness of it.
As for the stand being sold separately in the new slim model, I think previous generations have always sold the stand separately, if I’m not mistaken. I have always had my consoles horizontal, so I can’t recall for sure but I don’t remember having a stand included for the PS2, PS3, or PS4. (PS1 couldn’t be placed vertical, but I do remember having to run it upside-down
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