Sony is about to release a slimmer version of the PS5, although they’re not calling it the “PS5 Slim.” It’s simply referred to as the “new PS5.” This updated version is 18% lighter for the Digital model and 24% lighter for the Disc drive model. Internally, it’s mostly the same, but it now has a larger 1TB SSD compared to the original 825GB SSD.
One significant change is the addition of an external disc drive, allowing you to play physical games on the Digital Edition. This means you can buy the cheaper digital version and add a disc drive later if needed.
How Slim Is The New PS5?
On the PlayStation blog section, the company claims, “The new PS5 has been reduced in volume by more than 30%, and its weight by 18% and 24% compared to the previous models.”
New PS5 Design
Other than its smaller size, the new PS5 comes with a significant design change, featuring four cover panels instead of two on the original model. The Digital Edition allows for the removal of the bottom right panel to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive. It’s likely the add-on drive will come with a spare cover because the original won’t fit after adding the drive.
The internal specifications remain mostly the same, but the new PS5 now has a larger 1TB SSD, 16GB of GDDR6 memory, and an AMD Ryzen Zen 2 CPU. However, the console’s Wi-Fi remains at Wi-Fi 6, while Microsoft’s Brooklin Xbox Series X offers faster Wi-Fi options.
PS5 Slim Specs
Here are the specs for both the Digital edition and the Disc edition.
| Digital Edition | Ultra HD Blu-ray/Disc Edition | |
| Processor | Custom AMD Zen 2, 8-core / 16 threads, 3.5GHz | Custom AMD Zen 2, 8-core / 16 threads, 3.5GHz |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 2, 10.3 teraflops, 2.23 GHz | AMD RDNA 2, 10.3 teraflops, 2.23 GHz |
| Storage | 1TB SSD | 1TB SSD |
| RAM | GDDR6 16GB | GDDR6 16GB |
| Disc Drive | Optional add-on | Ultra HD Blu-ray, up to 100GB/disc |
| Video Out | 4K, 120Hz | 4K, 120Hz |
| Networking | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ports | 1 x USB Type C (front), 2 x USB Type A, 1 x gigabit Ethernet, 1 x HDMI (rear) | 1 x USB Type C (front), 2 x USB Type A, 1 x gigabit Ethernet, 1 x HDMI (rear) |
| Price | $449 | $499 |
New PS5 Release Date in Pakistan
The new PS5 models, both Digital Edition and the one with an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive, will be available internationally for sale starting in November at select local retailers and on the official PlayStation store. There’s no specific release timeline for international availability. In Pakistan, you can expect the availability of the new PS5 in December 2023.
PS5 Slim Price in Pakistan
In the U.S., the PS5 with an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive will be priced at $499, while the PS5 Digital Edition will cost $449. In Europe and the U.K., the PS5’s price remains the same after a price increase last year. However, in the U.S., the PS5 Digital Edition is getting a $50 price hike from its original $399 launch price. This price increase is accompanied by a slimmer design, 175GB of extra storage, and the option to add an optical drive later.
In Pakistan, you can expect the new PS5 digital edition to cost Rs.140,000 – Rs.150,000 and PS5 disc edition to cost Rs.160,000 – Rs.170,000. You can further check out the prices of PS5 on OLX Pakistan’s listings.
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