Sony PlayStation 5 console new version gets lighter after price hike

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Sony recently introduced a price hike on its latest generation console PlayStation 5. Now, a new report has suggested that the console is also getting some physical revision. It has gotten lighter than before, according to a gaming website called Press Start. This light-weight model of the PS5 has been spotted in both the Digital version and the standard Blu-Ray disc version. Also Read — PlayStation Plus free games for September announced: Check details

According to the report, the primary observable difference, so far, has been in the weight of the Sony PlayStation 5. This is the only change that was noticed when compared to the model sold in the 2021 model. The weight difference is evident in both product manuals where the overall weight has gone down by a similar jump to the 2021 model. The light weight of the console could be due to changes in the internals of the console. Also Read — Sony launches DualSense controller for PlayStation 5: Here’s why you should care

The report suggests that the new disc model now weighs 3.9 kgs, a 7 percent reduction from the 2021 revision (4.2 kgs). The digital PS5 has a similar weight loss, with the 2022 revision now weighing 3.4 kgs, down 13 percent from the original weight of 3.9 kgs. Also Read — Sony PS5 restock today: Here’s how to pre-order PlayStation 5 gaming console in India

The weight difference is so evident that the Blu-Ray version of the console is now as heavy as the Digital version that was introduced in the year 2021.

This new revelation comes just days after Sony announced a price hike on its console. Earlier this week, the Japanese tech giant said it is increasing the price of PS5 in select markets due to the global economic environment, including high inflation rates.

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