PlayStation has announced that the PS5 Slim and PS5 Slim Digital Edition will be available starting this November in the U.S. at select local retailers and direct.playstation.com. The new consoles, which are priced at $499.99 USD and $449.99 USD (a $50 increase), respectively, feature a new four-panel design, a smaller form factor of over 30%, a 1 TB SSD, and a detachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive that, while included with the standard edition, will also be available separately for 79.99 USD | 119.99 EURO | 99.99 GBP | 11,980 JPY for those who purchase the Digital Edition and later realize that physical media still exists. A horizontal stand is included with the new PS5 model, but a new Vertical Stand that’s compatible with all PS5 models will also be available for 29.99 USD | 29.99 EURO | 24.99 GBP | 3,980 JPY.
PlayStation 5 Slim Pricing
- U.S.
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 499.99 USD
- PS5 Digital Edition – 449.99 USD
- Europe
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 549.99 EUR
- PS5 Digital Edition – 449.99 EUR
- U.K.
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 479.99 GBP
- PS5 Digital Edition – 389.99 GBP
- Japan
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 66,980 JPY (includes tax)
- PS5 Digital Edition – 59,980 JPY (includes tax)
The same technology features that make PS5 the best to play are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
The new PS5 has been reduced in volume by more than 30%, and weight by 18% and 24% compared to the previous models. There are four separate cover panels, with the top portion in a glossy look, while the bottom remains in matte.
Once inventory of the current PS5 model has sold out, the new PS5 will become the only model available.
