Due to component shortages and subsequent bottlenecks in the production schedule of many tech companies, it would stand to reason that a good number of products will arrive later than expected. It is the case of the PS5 Slim, the first major revision of the console. However, a report from The Leaker indicates that, at least to date, Sony has not altered its plans Regarding the new hardware.
The aforementioned medium ensures that the PS5 Slim will enter the production phase during the second quarter of 2023. Sony’s objective would therefore be to put it on sale in the third quarter. That is, between July and September
The Leaker adds, on the other hand, that the PS5 Slim will have a completely new exterior design. For starters, the side “fins” would either be modified or removed. In fact, a support would not be necessary to place it in a vertical or horizontal position.
The current product was certainly not viewed favorably by some consumers; especially for its large dimensions. It would be precisely this section that Sony would seek to renew in the first instance —as this fan already did. The PS5 Slim would not only be more compact, but also lighter.
This would be achieved, firstly, by reducing the size of the motherboard, but without compromising the capabilities of its components. Also, reduce your energy consumption
In mid-September, Tom Henderson, whose history of video game leaks is usually reliable, teased some news about the first major redesign of the PS5 – although he never referred to it as PS5 Slim. The leaker it claims that it will integrate a removable disc drive, thus allowing gamers to choose their preferred game format.
So if you buy the PS5 Slim without the removable drive, in the future you would have the option of purchasing it separately to take advantage of your physical games. This alternative is not currently available, since the PS5 Digital Edition does not offer the option of adapting a reader separately – at least with official methods, of course.
Of course, for those who have no intention of marrying digital, Sony would offer a bundle console + disc drive. In this way, you serve all your audience regardless of their preferences.
While we wait for the possible launch of the PS5 Slim, everything indicates that Sony is managing to stabilize, to some extent, the stock of the current version. In various countries it has been possible to find units prior to the arrival of God of War Ragnarök, the most important title of the platform to close the year. We will see if the company can cover the demand at Christmas, which is the most important in terms of income for any video game company.