The PlayStation 5 was arguably one of Sony’s most controversial designs. After a few years, I have to admit it’s growing on me. Its only downside is its massive size, which made the PS5 Slim a welcome new design. And if you’re looking for a new PS5 this holiday season, this might be the only model you see.
Unlike previous mid-cycle refreshes, Like the PS4 ProThe PS5 Slim is a replacement rather than an addition to the lineup. The slim model doesn’t upgrade any key specs like the processor or RAM, though it does come with a little extra storage. The original PS5 came with 825 GB of internal storage, while the PS5 Slim bumps that up to a full 1 TB.
Small size, extra expense
The biggest difference between the PS5 and PS5 Slim is their size. The original PS5 was a full unit, easily One of the greatest consoles ever madeSo, anything that can reduce this by a few millimetres will be a boon.
Fortunately, the PS5 has more than a few millimeters of space to spare. The PS5 Slim is about 30 percent smaller by volume than its bigger brother, and like the original, the disc-less versions take up even less space. Here are the dimensions of all four models:
you can see See a comparison of all four sizes hereand rotate the model in 3D space to get an idea of the difference. The size reduction is significant, and your entertainment unit will certainly appreciate the extra space, although it’s worth noting that the slim models are still noticeably larger than, say, Xbox Series X/S Console,
smallest The difference between the PS5 and PS5 Slim is the price. In fact, the disc model of both costs $500, so there’s not much of a difference (unless you count the built-in discount you get from maintaining the same price point through some pretty intense inflation.) Meanwhile, the disc-less digital version is actually More That’s more expensive at $450, compared to $400 for the comparable PS5 model.
If you think you’ll ever want to have a disc drive on your PS5, it’s worth going ahead and buying it already. The PS5 Slim has a detachable drive design, and you can use it on your PS5. Purchase the disc drive separatelyBut it sells for $80 new, so unless you can find it for under $50, it’s more cost-effective to buy the disc version.
Differences in Design
Barring the size and price, there are a few additional changes, most of which are insignificant. Unless you care a lot about the aesthetics of your console. Most notably, the cover panels now have a cut in them, which cuts them into four pieces instead of two.
The disc drive makes the PS5 Slim even more slanted than the original, meaning it won’t sit horizontally on its own without support. That support comes in the form of a pair of clear, plastic feet that slot into the slashes between the cover panels on the bottom of the console.
If you prefer to keep your PS5 Slim upright, there’s the vertical stand Now sold separately for $30. The original PS5 came with its own stand, so that’s another added expense if you’re buying the Slim. The Slim can technically stand up on its own, though it’s going to be more stable with an official stand, so if you don’t want to risk your investment, this might not be the worst $30 you spend.
