Sony PS5 Slim Leaked In New Video With Thinner, Shorter Design

It has been some time because the first rumors in regards to the PS5 Slim surfaced, and the gaming group has been speculating what might the {hardware} revision convey. Now, we could have our first have a look at what seems to be the PS5 Slim—or no matter it finally ends up being referred to as—due to a sequence of latest photographs and a video showcasing the purported console in its entirety.

PS5 Slim: Comparable Design However Seems to be Barely Thinner, Shorter

A video leaked by X person @BwE_Dev exhibits a console that’s related in design to the outgoing PS5 disc mannequin, with the identical white-black coloration scheme and the “router-like” design it’s usually referred to. Nonetheless, the brand new console seems to be each thinner and shorter, and options horizontal slits on each side. It’s unclear what these slits are for, or if they’re purely for aesthetic functions. 

Moreover, the leaked video exhibits the disc drive hooked up to the console, however it’s unclear whether or not it’s detachable. Prior to now, there have been stories that the PS5 could have a removable disc drive that may be offered as a separate accent. This suggests that the PS5 Slim (with out the disc drive) might grow to be the default SKU for Sony. Presently, Sony provides the PlayStation 5 in two separate fashions: the PS5 Disc and the PS5 Digital solely console—retailing for Rs 54,990 and Rs 44,990 within the Indian market.

Nonetheless, if the leaked video is exhibiting the ultimate, or near-final product, calling it a “slim” mannequin will not be ultimate. From a purely visible standpoint, the distinction is minimal at finest. The truth is, the alleged slim console seems to have eliminated the front-facing USB-A port.

Xbox Believes The PS5 Slim Is Coming

Microsoft, too, claimed throughout its antitrust listening to in opposition to the FTC that the PS5 Slim may very well be launched this yr for $399—the identical worth because the outgoing PS5 Digital within the US.

Sony lately discounted the PS5 Disc console in numerous areas—together with India, the UK, and extra. This may very well be a transfer to filter out present stock earlier than the Slim console is launched.

Primarily based on Sony’s historical past of launching refreshed fashions a couple of years after the launch of the unique console, such because the PS3 Slim in 2009, the PS4 Slim in 2016, and the PS2 Slim after the “fats” mannequin, it’s seemingly that Sony will launch a PS5 Slim at a extra inexpensive worth to drive additional gross sales. It is because {hardware} revisions usually convey down prices. However as of but, Sony has not made any official bulletins a couple of doable {hardware} refresh.