ps5 slim release date
As the holiday season approaches, Sony announced the the new PlayStation 5 (PS5) Slim model. This redesigned PS5 offers gamers enhanced options and versatility.
The new PlayStation 5 Slim features the same cutting-edge technology that has made the PS5 a premier gaming console, all within a more compact form factor. Additionally, it includes an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a spacious 1TB SSD for expanded internal storage.
Compared to the previous models, the new PlayStation 5 Slim boasts significant reductions in volume, with a decrease of over 30%, and weight, with an 18% reduction compared to the previous model with the disc drive and a 24% reduction for the Digital Edition. This sleek device sports four separate cover panels, with the top portion offering a glossy finish while the bottom remains matte.
For those who opt for the PS5 Digital Edition, the Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive for PS5 can be purchased separately for $79.99 USD | €119.99 | £99.99 | ¥11,980 JPY.
The new PlayStation 5 Slim will hit the market starting this November in the U.S. at select local retailers and direct.playstation.com where available, with a global rollout in the following months. Once the current PS5 model inventory is depleted, the new PS5 Slim will become the sole available model.
Here are the recommended retail prices for the new PlayStation 5 Slim, effective from the November launch:
- U.S.
- PS5 Slim with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – $499.99 USD
- PS5 Slim Digital Edition – $449.99 USD
- Europe
- PS5 Slim with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – €549.99
- PS5 Slim Digital Edition – €449.99
- U.K.
- PS5 Slim with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – £479.99
- PS5 Slim Digital Edition – £389.99
- Japan
- PS5 Slim with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – ¥66,980 (includes tax)
- PS5 Slim Digital Edition – ¥59,980 (includes tax)
The new PS5 Slim comes with a horizontal stand included, and a new Vertical Stand compatible with all PS5 models will be available for purchase separately at $29.99 USD | €29.99 | £24.99 | ¥3,980 JPY.
Gamers can look forward to an exciting lineup of titles, including the highly anticipated Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, as well as Alan Wake 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
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