New PS5 Slim Officially Revealed (But Is It Worth It?)
screenrant.comSony has officially unveiled a new, mid-generation model of the PlayStation 5. Although it can be purchased in two distinct versions, this slimmer form factor for the console actually has a detachable disc drive, adopting a modular design that will seemingly streamline PS5 stock into a single model, rather than the entirely separate Disc and Digital Editions it originally launched with in 2020.
The new PlayStation 5 model was announced via the on October 10, 2023 in a post that revealed the new model's price point. Purchasing the new PS5 with the detachable Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive included will cost $499.99, while the Digital Edition bears a price tag of $449.99. The former is a better package deal, as the disc drive, if purchased separately, costs $79.99.
Although a new look for the PlayStation 5 has been eagerly anticipated since its original model was met with a mixed response due to its aesthetic, this new, slimmer PS5 follows the same basic design principles. Additionally, the Digital Edition's MSRP has gone up by $50, significantly impacting the allure of what was once the budget option for Sony's latest console.
Sources: PlayStation Blog, PlayStation/Twitter
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