Sony Interactive Entertainment is going to change how the Slim PS5 looks in November. The new version of the console will be smaller and lighter. Besides being smaller in size, SIE also announced a separate Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive accessory for the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, which is a version of the console that does not have a built-in Blu-ray drive.
Sony has made a smaller version of the Slim PS5 console. It is about 30% smaller and weighs 18% to 24% less than the older models. The very tall PS5 is now a little bit shorter by 33 mm (1. 25 inches) and a little bit narrower by 44 mm (1. 73 inches) The new version of the PS5 console weighs 1. 3 kg less than before (around 3 pounds). Sony has shared the new sizes and details for their latest models, which you can find below.
The price for the regular PlayStation 5 model remains the same. The new version of the PS5 will come out next month and it will cost $499. 99 However, the PS5 Digital Edition is going to become more expensive when it is updated. The version of PS5 without a disc drive will be priced at $449. 99 when it first comes out. The first PS5 Digital Edition came out in 2020 and cost $399.
Here’s how pricing breaks down in the U.S., Europe, U.K., and Japan:
U.S.
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – $499.99
- PS5 Digital Edition – $449.99
Europe
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – €549.99
- PS5 Digital Edition – €449.99
U.K.
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – £479.99
- PS5 Digital Edition – £389.99
Japan
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 66,980 yen (includes tax)
- PS5 Digital Edition – 59,980 yen (includes tax)
People who choose the PS5 Digital Edition can buy the Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive separately for $79. 99 (or €11999/£9999/11,980 yen) The extra drive can only be used with the new version of the PS5 Digital Edition, according to a Sony representative.
The new PS5 versions will come out in November in America. You can find and purchase this item at certain stores or directly from Sony’s PlayStation website. Sony has announced that they will be introducing their products worldwide in the next few months.
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