Sony has sent its latest gaming console to the gym and the result is a slim new model that’s likely to be one of the hottest gaming purchases of 2024. Here, we’ll take you on a tour of its specs and help you find the best deals on a PlayStation 5 Slim.
How much does the PS5 Slim cost?
As we saw with the original PS5, there are two versions of the PlayStation 5 Slim. One has a Blu-Ray player and the other doesn’t, so you have to purchase games and videos digitally. You can, however, convert the latter by purchasing Sony’s official Blu-Ray player add-on for $79.99/£99.99.
Here’s their price, as well as the somewhat awkward names Sony gave them:
- PlayStation 5 console (model group – slim) – $499.99/£479.99
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition console (model group – slim) – $449.99/£389.99
These prices are very similar to the original PS5, which saw a bump in August 2022, meaning the standard model costs $499/£479 and $399/£389 for the digital version. The glaring difference is that buyers in the US have to fork out an extra $50 (compared to the UK price) for the Slim digital model.
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What are the specifications of the PS5 Slim and PS5 Slim Digital Edition?
As with the previous PS4 generation, the PS5 Slim models have almost identical specifications to the physically larger models they replace. There are some subtle improvements though, as the internal SSD storage has been reduced from 825GB to 1TB, the two front USB ports are now USB-C rather than 1x USB-C and 1x-USB-A.
Additionally, the size of the devices has also been reduced by around 30%. But aside from these small tweaks, the PS5 Slim models are just as powerful and well-equipped as the original PS5.
Here is an overview of the technical specifications of the PS5 Slim models:
| Sony PS5 thin disk version | Sony PS5 Slim Digital Edition | |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Zen 2 based processor with 8 cores at 3.5 GHz (variable frequency) | AMD Ryzen Zen 2 based processor with 8 cores at 3.5 GHz (variable frequency) |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOP, 36 CU @ 2.23 GHz (variable frequency) | AMD Radeon RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOP, 36 CU @ 2.23 GHz (variable frequency) |
| Memory | 16 GB GDDR6 / 256-bit, 448 GB/s bandwidth | 16 GB GDDR6 / 256-bit, 448 GB/s bandwidth |
| Storage | 1TB custom SSD | 1TB custom SSD |
| Expandable Storage | Up to 8TB SSD via NVMe slot | Up to 8TB SSD via NVMe slot |
| Optical reader | 4K UHD Blu-ray Player | N / A |
| audio | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 7.1 surround sound | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 7.1 surround sound |
| Video output | Up to 8K UHD | Up to 8K UHD |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Gigabits | Gigabits |
| Ports | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, HDMI | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, HDMI |
| Dimensions | 358mm x 216mm x 96mm | 358mm x 216mm x 80mm |
| Weight | 3.2kg | 2.6kg |
Where can I buy PlayStation 5 Slim?
You can buy the PlayStation 5 Slim models directly from Sony UK or Sony USA, but there are obviously plenty of deals and bundles available from other retailers. So it’s worth checking out companies like Game, Argos, Amazon, Best Buy and Target to see what you can find.
Here’s a roundup of the best PS5 Slim deals (disc version):
If you prefer the PS5 Slim (digital version), here are the best offers available at the moment:
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Of course, you’ll need to play on your brand new console, so here’s a selection of the best PlayStation 5 games as well as a round-up of the best consoles currently available if you’re not quite settled on a PlayStation 5 Slim.
When was the PlayStation 5 Slim release date?
Sony launched the PlayStation 5 Slim on November 29, 2023just over three years after the original PlayStation 5 console debuted on November 12, 2020.
Rumors persist that a PlayStation 5 Pro could arrive this year. So it may be several months before the current generation console family is complete.
As is usually the case, Sony has discontinued the original PS5 consoles with the release of the Slim variants, although you should still be able to purchase one from third-party retailers while supplies last. Next, you’ll need to start looking at eBay and refurbished options.
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