Sony has sent its latest games console to the gym and the result is a new slimline model that’s likely to be one of the most popular gaming purchases of 2024. Here we’ll take you on a tour of its specs as well as helping 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 drive and the other doesn’t, so you need to purchase games and videos digitally. You can, however, convert the latter by purchasing the official Blu-Ray drive add-on from Sony for $79.99/£99.99.
Here’s how they are priced, along with the slightly clumsy names Sony has given 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 had a hike in August 2022 that meant the standard model cost $499/£479and $399/£389 for the digital version. The glaring difference is that buyers in the US have to shell out an additional $50 (compared to UK pricing) for the Slim digital model.
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What are the specs of the PS5 Slim and PS5 Slim Digital Edition?
As with the previous PS4 generation, the PS5 Slim models have almost identical specs to the physically larger models they replace. There are a few subtle upgrades though, as the internal SSD storage has increased from 825GB to 1TB, the two front USB ports are now USB-C rather than 1x USB-C and 1x-USB-A.
Plus there’s also been a roughly 30% reduction in the size of the devices. But aside from these small adjustments, the PS5 Slim models are just as powerful and well equipped as the original PS5.
Here’s a breakdown of the PS5 Slim models’ technical specifications:
Sony PS5 Slim Disc Version | Sony PS5 Slim Digital Edition | |
CPU | AMD Ryzen Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency) | AMD Ryzen Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz (variable frequency) |
GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable frequency) | AMD Radeon RDNA 2, 10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz (variable frequency) |
Memory | 16GB GDDR6 / 256-bit, 448GB/s bandwidth | 16GB GDDR6 / 256-bit, 448GB/s bandwidth |
Storage | Custom 1TB SSD | Custom 1TB SSD |
Expandable Storage | Up to 8TB SSD via NVMe Slot | Up to 8TB SSD via NVMe slot |
Optical Drive | 4K UHD Blu-ray drive | 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 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Ethernet | Gigabit | Gigabit |
Ports | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, HDMI | USB-C x 2, USB-A x 2, HDMI |
Dimensions | 358 mm x 216 mm x 96 mm | 358 mm x 216 mm x 80 mm |
Weight | 3.2kg | 2.6kg |
Where can I buy the PlayStation 5 Slim?
You can buy the PlayStation 5 Slim models directly from Sony UK or Sony USA, but obviously there are plenty of offers and bundles available from other retailers. So it’s well worth checking out the likes of Game, Argos, Amazon, Best Buy and Target to see what you can find.
Here’s a roundup of the best PS5 Slim (disc-version) deals:
If you prefer the PS5 Slim (digital version), here’s the best deals available at the moment:
Of course, you’ll need something play on your shiny new console, so here’s a selection of the best PlayStation 5 games as well as a roundup 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 29 November 2023, just over three years after the original PlayStation 5 console made its debut on 12 November 2020.
Rumours persist that there could be a PlayStation 5 Pro coming this year. So, it may be several months before the current-gen console family is complete.
As is usually the case, Sony discontinued the original PS5 consoles with the release of the Slim variants, although you should still be able to buy one from third party retailers until stocks run out. Then, you’d need to start looking at ebay and refurbished options.