At the end of last year, Sony introduced an updated model of the PS5 game console to the market. On the Internet it immediately received an unofficial name PlayStation 5 Slim for its reduced dimensions. The upgrade affected not only the design and size; the hardware of the console also received improvements.
Differences PlayStation 5 Slim from the base model
Between 2000 and 2003, Sony released two more revisions of the original console that aimed to improve performance but made little difference to players. The 2023 modification allows us to talk about a new version, since it directly concerns user characteristics.
Appearance
First, the dry numbers: the dimensions of the “slim” are 358 x 96 x 216 mm, and the corresponding parameters of the previous model are 390 x 104 x 260 mm. The weight of the console has decreased by a noticeable 1.3 kg. The version with a disk drive weighs 3.2 kg, and without it – 2.6 kg. The body has also undergone changes, which now consists of four removable panels, which expands the possibilities of customization. To secure the console vertically, you will have to purchase a special metal stand, since the package includes only a pair of legs for horizontal installation. The physical interface, instead of USB A + C connectors, now contains two Type-C ports for easy connection of the new PS VR 2 headset.
Storage capacity
PlayStation 5 Slim is equipped with an SSD drive increased to 1 TB. Previous versions of the consoles had 825 GB of internal memory on board. The amount of space for storing games is especially important for owners of the digital version of the console, which is not equipped with a disk drive. Although the developers also thought about this.
Removable floppy drive
The new console provides users with a great opportunity for personal upgrades. If owners of the digital version subsequently want to use games on discs, they will not have to change the entire device. For PS 5 Slim, it is possible to buy a disc drive separately and easily install it. To do this, just remove the outer panel, under which there is a slot for connection and space for a disk drive.
Price and reviews for PlayStation 5 Slim
Just a couple of months ago, the hot new product was offered noticeably more expensive than the previous model. But now their prices from some sellers are almost equal:
Buyers leave rave reviews, praising the updated console:
— Original from Japan, the latest revision is 1TB (the system consumes 150 gigs, don’t be alarmed!) The outlet is also Japanese, so an adapter may be required.
— It hardly heats up, runs games without lags or freezes. I was especially pleased with the support for PS4 games.
— Japanese version, 1200 new version of the controller, one game is available right out of the box after creating a Turkish account and subscription, you can download any other games or use the disc drive and buy games separately on discs! Power connection cord and TV connection cord included, as well as a cord for charging the joystick.
PlayStation 5 Slim video review
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