New Slimmer PlayStation 5 Arrives in November With Detachable Drive
The new "PS5 Slim" lets you snap on a Blu-ray drive later for $80 more.
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The slimmer PS5 has a similar look, but less bulk (and a detachable Blu-ray drive).
It's been three years since the PS5 first went on sale, and a new upgraded design should help one fit a lot more easily in your TV cabinet. The suddenly announced redesigned PS5 arrives in November, is 30% smaller and weighs anywhere from 18% to 24% less depending on which model you pick.
For months, Sony had been expected to release a new slimmer PS5. And that's exactly what's happening, although right now the price doesn't seem to be dropping. In fact, for the digital version, it's going up by $50.
This new PS5 has an optional snap-on Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, meaning you could choose to upgrade a new digital model with disc function later on. That's great news on decision-making FOMO. The new PS5 with disc drive is $500, and the digital-only model is $450, while the Ultra HD Blu-ray drive on its own will cost $80.
While the updated PS5 with a Blu-ray drive is the same price as the current model, the new digital-only PS5 is $50 more expensive. The new PS5s do come with larger 1TB hard drives.
Both models will come packaged with a horizontal stand for laying the systems flat. If you want to stand the console upright, you'll need to buy a separate vertical stand for $30.
PS5 Vertical Stand
Console covers will also make a return, although with a new design to match the updated form factor. Starting in early 2024, PS5 owners can choose from an all-matte black, volcanic red, cobalt blue or sterling silver cover colors priced at $55.
Sony's already having a big hardware year for PlayStation, with the PSVR 2 launching back in February and a second-screen controller handheld accessory, PlayStation Portal, also arriving in November.
Sony hasn't mentioned a specific launch date for the redesigned models but mentioned that the current stock of older PS5s will be gradually replaced with the newer slimmer models.