Here’s what a PS5 Slim could mean for the current console generation

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The long-rumored PS5 Slim is reportedly going to be released in 2023, making Sony’s console much more compact. However, even if these reports turn out to be true, we need to manage our expectations for the hardware.

We’ve been hearing about a PS5 Slim since nearly as long as we’ve been able to buy a PS5, but according to an anonymous source speaking to The Leak, the compact console will be released in 2023 and will feature a die shrink treatment for a smaller silicon board boasting the same capabilities as the larger console itself. This will mean that not only could the console be smaller and lighter, but also potentially cooler as it would require less voltage. 

Rather than release a slim version of the PS5 disc drive model and the All Digital Edition, the PS5 Slim will feature a detachable disc drive, according to a separate report by Insider Gaming. This would save Sony from needing to sell different variants of the console, it could sell a single PS5 model with an optional disc drive attachment. 

The removable disc drive would connect to the system through an additional USB-C port on the rear of the machine, and could be purchased separately from the base unit itself, the reported sources say. This would, in theory, give buyers a cheaper all-digital option with the ability to play physical games down the line. 

It’s worth remembering that the PS5 originally launched just shy of two years ago on November 12, 2020. However, the semiconductor shortage and manufacturing delays on a whole due to the pandemic have heavily impacted the system’s availability. Despite these setbacks, Sony says it’s sold over 25 million units since launch. 

Supply for the PS5 appears to be in a much stronger place now than at any other point in