Included with the PS5 Slim is a horizontal stand to safely lay the console down flat. A vertical stand that stands your console upright can be purchased separately.
When will the PlayStation 5 Slim be released?
The PlayStation 5 Slim is currently available for pre-order with the original selling for $799.95, the Digital Edition selling for $769.95 and the bundle DualSense pack available for $889.95.
It will be released in Australia on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, following the November release of the consoles in the US.
This early December release makes it the perfect Christmas gift for the gamer in your life, so pre-order yours now to ensure it will be under the Christmas tree this year.
What makes the PlayStation 5 Slim different from the PlayStation 5?
PlayStation purists may remember the release of the PlayStation 4 Pro and its huge increase in resolution and power compared to the PlayStation 4 – these huge alternations between consoles are not the case with the PlayStation 5 Slim.
The PlayStation 5 Slim retains the majority of features with the PlayStation 5. However, there have been some improvements made to make this console more irresistible to gamers than its predecessor.
Physical size
The biggest and most notable difference is the size between the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Slim. The physical console size of the PlayStation 5 Slim is 30 per cent smaller than the PlayStation 5 as well as 18 per cent lighter. Similarly, the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition shares a 30 per cent size decrease from the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and is 24 per cent lighter.
The PlayStation 5 Slim is noticably smaller than the original console. (9Product Reviews / PlayStation / Sony)
While this size decrease is a significant difference and improvement to the PS5, it is still a large-sized console compared to its major competitor: the Xbox Series X.
The DualSense controllers used to play the PS5 remain the same size.
Another physical difference is the cover panels. The original PS5 had two cover panels on either side. The PlayStation 5 Slim has four separate cover panels to mix and match the look of your console. The top panels have a glossy look while the bottom has a matte finish.
Playability
While the physical size has decreased, it doesn't make it any less playable – in fact, it is the opposite. The storage capacity for the PlayStation 5 Slim and PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition has been increased to 1TB compared to the PlayStation 5's 825GB.
The horsepower for the PS5 Slim remains the same so your game's resolution and quality will be just as good.
Digital Edition upgrades
When the PlayStation 5 was initially released, a big talking point was the Digital Edition not being able to play physical copies of games.
While this is the same with the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition, you can buy an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive separately and add it to your PS5 Slim Digital Edition to make it compatible with physical games.
Can I still buy an original PlayStation 5?
If the new additions haven't convinced you, then you've only got a short time left to buy an original PS5 instead of the PS5 Slim.
The PlayStation 5 Slim will be replacing the current PlayStation 5 console once the current inventory is depleted, making it the new go-to PlayStation 5. But with the changes in size, storage and look, the PlayStation 5 Slim overleaps the PlayStation 5 and is the way to go if you're looking for a new gaming console.
Pre-order your PlayStation 5 Slim now to get your hands on one before Christmas
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