It’s finally here – Sony has just unveiled an all-new, more compact version of the PS5, and while the brand stopped short of calling the console the PS5 Slim in its announcement, it’s essentially the PS5 Slim in all but name.
The new model looks largely the same as the current PS5, but it weighs around 24 per cent less, isn’t as chunky (with a 30 per cent overall footprint reduction), and comes with a detachable disc drive that bulges out from the side. If you opt for the digital edition console, you’ll be able to buy the disc drive at a later date.
It features four panels, a departure from the two side panels found on the current model. The upper pair boasts a glossy appearance, while the lower pair retains the matte finish found on the PS5. Sony has confirmed the current face plates won’t fit on the new model, but it will be selling new ones in 2024.
On top of that, Sony has swapped the USB-C and USB-A ports on the front for two USB-C ports, and the new PS5 Slim also comes with 1TB of storage instead of the 825GB SSD found on the current machine.
As with previous mid-generation PS5 releases, the PS5 Slim will eventually replace the bulky PS5 once stock of the latter has sold out. It will come with a new horizontal stand, but you’ll be able to buy a vertical stand at a later date.
Here’s everything you need to know about the UK price, release date and when you can pre-order the new console.
PS5 Slim UK release date: When can you pre-order the new PlayStation?
Sony announced the PS5 Slim on 10 October, but it didn’t reveal a firm release date. In its blog post, the company said the new PS5 model would be released in the US on PlayStation Direct and at select retailers in November, but didn’t say when exactly you’ll be able to pre-order the new console.
It also stated the PS5 Slim “will continue to roll out globally in the following months”. Once a UK release date has been announced, we’ll update this page, so stay tuned.
PS5 Slim UK price: How much will it cost?
The new PS5 Slim costs the same as the current PS5 and PS5 digital edition. That’s £479.99 for the PS5 Slim with the disc drive, and £389.99 for the digital edition. If you want to add on the disc drive at a later date, it’ll cost you £99.99.
In terms of accessories, the vertical stand will cost £29.99, while the upcoming face plates, which will be available in all-matte black, volcanic red, cobalt blue and sterling silver, will cost £44.99.
PS5 Slim vs PS5 specs: What’s changed?
The PS5 Slim is pretty much the same machine on the inside (except with 1TB of storage), but it’s just had a bit of a glow up on the outside.
The PS5 Slim weighs 3.2kg, significantly less than the current PS5’s 4.2kg, while the PS5 Slim digital edition weighs 2.6kg vs the PS5 digital edition’s 3.9kg. It’s also volumetrically quite different.
The dimensions of the PS5 Slim are 358mm × 96mm × 216mm, and the PS5 Slim digital edition’s dimensions are 358mm × 80mm × 216mm. To put that into context, the current PS5’s dimensions are 390mm x 104mm x 260mm, and the PS5 digital edition’s dimensions are 390mm x 92mm x 260mm. That means the PS5 Slim is slightly shorter, narrower and more compact.
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