You Might Want To Think Twice Before Buying A PS5 "Slim"
Sony has announced new versions of the PlayStation 5 in time for the 2023 Holiday season after months of rumors. The new PS5s will launch in November and will be 30% smaller and either 18% or 24% lighter compared to the previous models, which is still less significant than Sony's previous mid-generation console releases. However, despite the smaller form factor and the promises of a larger 1TB SSD storage space over the original model's 825GB, the new versions of the console do come with their downsides.
The new PS5s will have four separate cover panels instead of the two larger ones on current models, with a glossy top portion, while the bottom remains matte. Much like the current PS5 consoles on the market, there will be both a digital-only and a disc drive model for the new iterations. Unlike the previous version, however, there will also be the option to purchase a separate $79.99 Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive, which can be attached to the PS5 digital edition by removing one of the bottom panels.
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As confirmed in the official PlayStation website, the new disc-drive PS5 will cost $499.99. The digital-only version is $449.99 with the additional $79.99 disc drive expansion, making it $20 more expensive than the version with one built in already, which seems like an unnecessary additional cost. These prices match the going rate for the standard PS5s since their price increased since launch, but with increased storage space, that would normally make the console more expensive. However, if players want to store them vertically, they could work out more expensive than its predecessor.
A horizontal stand will be included with the new PS5 model, but a new vertical
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