As of today, Sony has started rolling out the new PS5 model in the US. The 'Slim' system is available to purchase from all of the usual retailers, and it's up for grabs on the official PlayStation Direct online store. There are also Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 bundles available.
As for other regions, it'll be a case of waiting for stock to be updated. This redesigned PS5 was never given a hard release date; Sony's opted to bleed it into existing channels, where it's now being officially acknowledged. If, for whatever reason, you still want to buy an original PS5, you'll need to act quickly before it's completely replaced by the fresh model.
And just to be crystal clear, it's worth reiterating that the new PS5 is not an upgrade in terms of technical specifications. It's the same system, just slightly smaller in terms of overall volume, sporting a slimmer design.
Will you be picking up a PS5 'Slim'? Redesign yourself in the comments section below.
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If You already have PS5 FAT it isn't worthy to "upgrade".
I would upgrade if there was a Pro version.
I do understand it is aimed at ppl that don't own PS5 yet.
Nice for people on the fence.
I never upgrade consoles mid generation. Preorder at launch and ride the full life span on that one.
And with so many games I want to play, not the time to spend money on new hardware just for size and thermal.
Picked mine up this morning. Not a huge difference but the smaller size is definitely appreciated. Not a fan of the glossy top panels but that's an insignificant gripe.
Hopefully the digital slim goes up for order soon.
Sorry, but it's not so straightforward as to say it ISN'T an upgrade. The internal storage has been bumped up to 1TB from 825GB. And when you consider that the original model leaves you with 667GB available, that 1TB drive means a whopping 26% increase in available capacity. Hard not to call that an upgrade.
Even if my fat model broke down i wouldnt buy that slim. Its an awful looking machine. To be honest the fat isnt amazing but atleast it has a nice curved panel covering that drive.
@darthvirgin
Surely for what little extra storage it does provide, it would make more economical sense to just get a 2TB external harddrive
Next year we are getting ps5 pro, that's when I will update.
Just find a FAT PS5 CFI-1216A or later (2023 model) it has the same chip as the "slim", but it has bigger heat sink + bigger fan.
The form factor is NOT worth this.
@darthvirgin But it's also significantly cheaper to just buy and install a compatible SSD chip than shell out for a whole new console for 26% more space
@Member_the_game You can't run PS5 games from external drives.
I waited 3 years for a redesign or Pro model, but I just bought the original GoW Ragnarok bundle for $460 from Verizon. I'm also getting 7.5% cashback. If a better deal comes along on the "Slim", I'll get it and return the OG model, but I'm not going to pay more for the additional 175GB of SSD storage. The smaller size doesn't really matter to me since I'm standing it vertically on an open surface. Also, no need to buy the overpriced vertical stand.
@MrHabushi
I know you can't, you have to move them from the hard drive to the PS5 but it doesn't take long to do that and its a hell of a lot quicker than having to redownload a game when you want to play it
@Kidfunkadelic83 if your fat broke down and you still wanted a PS5 then you'd have no choice but to buy the slim, as the fat is no longer being produced. Unless you'd wait for a PS5 Pro instead.
it think its perfectly a fine new update
the biggest problem with it is the manufacturing cost savings havnt been passed on to the consumer they have been pocketed by Sony
@Ward_ting i would just buy a used one with warranty or indeed get/wait for a pro.
Its not really a 'slim', more of a 'shorty'.
The PS5 Shorty, there you go!
I love my fat PS5.
@Member_the_game Whether or not it might be cheaper to get the upgrade in some other way is completely irrelevant to whether or not it's a change in specs. It's absolutely an "upgrade in terms of technical specifications", period. So the article as written is incorrect.
@GamingFan4Lyf Whether or not it might be cheaper to get the upgrade in some other way is completely irrelevant to whether or not it's a change in specs. It's absolutely an "upgrade in terms of technical specifications", period. So the article as written is incorrect.
And no one is suggesting someone should replace their console because they're chasing a bit more storage.
@darthvirgin
In that case let's just agree to say that whilst it is technically an upgrade.... it's most certainly not a worthwhile upgrade if you already own the OG model
How does that sound?
It won't be out in the UK for a while and I'm not mad about it.
Y'know, I though the launch PS5 was ugly, but I could at least somewhat understand the design philosophy behind it...this revision makes me think Sony is purposefully trying to make the ugliest system ever made. The super glossy plastic and beveling on the midsection, combined with the weird half-gloss/half-matte of the plates, just makes it look like one of those dirt cheap hacked famiclones you see on aliexpress for $25. I legitimately hate looking at this thing.
If I can find this for £400 (Bundle) I'll bite on it.
@Tr3mm0r I wouldn't even say its aimed at anybody, only the media are calling it a slim.
This model is the PS5 moving forward.
So if your ps5 needs replacing in the future, this is what you'll be buying, unless you buy a used original model.
I'm gonna get one of these next year in a sale for my kids but I am with you, the only one I'll buy for myself is a pro version, which will come next year
Happy to hear it's finally out. Not much fanfare. Very tempted to get a PS5 on the way home from work since I don't have one.
Let's hope this isn't scalped.
As I still have 7 games from expanded Yakuza series to finish (I have only finished 0, Kiwami, Kiwami 2, and Like a Dragon), I'm still using my PS4 Pro.
The backlog for the PS5 seems incredible now even if I only take the top AAA games (GoW R, Burning Shores, Spiderman 2, Jedi:Survivor, Phantom Liberty and many more), so I am waiting for a PS5 Pro to fully enjoy them. For now, my current machine is more than capable to let me live the adventures of Kiryu and Ichiban.
Greetings to everyone!
I would upgrade in a heartbeat if they have backwards compatibility all the way to PS1.
I've always had slims and they've always been brilliant. Bought PS5 at launch for the first time and it's had a few issues. Think I might get one on sale if I can. Might wait for the slim in the ps6 gen
When is it coming for UK?
Also Amazon are selling the old digital PS5 for 650£. It's sold and dispatched by Amazon. So it's weird seeing Amazon putting a ridiculous price on it lol.
@Bez87 It is aimed at ppl that don't own PS5 yet. It is 3 years after the release of original PS5. Sony knows well nobody who has FAT will go for this new one whis is the same as FAT but with new design and smaller dimensions.
@darthvirgin Still it is better to just grab a 1TB SSD for your FAT for like 70 bucks.
@Tr3mm0r
It can't be aimed at anybody if the console is literally replacing the existing console.
The only reason they have done this is to phase out the 2 Fat PS5 SKUs to a single SKU. Streamline production and cut costs.
They haven't really advertised it, it came in a blog post and they are literally calling it PS5.
Yes its aimed at new PS5 owners because this model will be the only model you can buy.
It was never intended to entice new owners, its literally the PS5 now going forward.
PS5 Pro will be the one aimed at original PS5 owners and will be pushed big time
@Bez87 There will still be multiple SKUs, as they'll be selling versions with and without the disc drive included. It does streamline manufacturing though.
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