PS5 (2020) vs PS5 Slim (2023): What are the differences and is the PS5 Slim cheaper?

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Since the PlayStation 5 hit shelves in November 2020, its popularity has been off the charts, and it shows no sign of slowing down. However, with the brand new PlayStation 5 Slim entering the market in November this year — a more space-friendly version of the PS5 — there are now two models to choose from. So, which one do you go for?

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a Christmas present for a loved one, the PS5 is an excellent option. The PS5 with DualSense Wireless Controller stimulates environmental factors and has dynamic resistance to make gameplay more realistic, and there’s a built-in microphone in the controller, too, for multiplayer games.

Speaking of games, there are a multitude of talked-about titles available on the PS5 and PS5 Slim, such as God of War Ragnarök, EA Sports FC 24, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and The Last of Us Parts I and II.

When both consoles were announced, the RadioTimes.com Gaming team put together comprehensive PS5 release date and PS5 Slim release date pages. Plus, as we’re in the business of recommending the best gaming consoles to you, we’ve also compared the PS5 vs Xbox Series X, and asked the important questions: Is the PS5 worth it? And what are the PS5 stock updates?

So, to see which model you should opt for this December — the PS5 or PS5 Slim — read our guide to discover the key differences in features, design and the all-important price tag.

For even more on the PS5, be sure to read our PlayStation Portal release date page and PlayStation Plus offers page.

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While we’ll delve into the key differences and similarities between the PS5 and PS5 Slim in more detail below, here is a quick overview of what to expect with both models.

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