A new smaller PS5 is officially on the way as Sony confirmed the new look for the console earlier this week. The new PS5 style is in many ways the same PS5 that Sony launched back in 2020. But there are definitely some differences between those earlier versions and this upcoming new one. Mainly, that the disc drive can be removed. The PS5 with a removable disc drive has been rumored since September of 2022. Fast forward to August of 2023 and leaks popped up showing what the design might look like.
Turns out those leaks were accurate because Sony’s new PS5 version looks exactly like those leaks. The new smaller version of the console also comes with 1TB of internal storage drive space. Which is another 175GB over the original model that came with 825GB. Just like the original model though, you won’t have access to all 1TB of storage in this new version. As some of the space will be utilized by the system software. In the end though you still end up with more storage space than before and that’s a good thing.
The smaller PS5 console will go on sale this holiday season
If you’re interested in swapping out to this smaller PS5 you’ll be able to do so this holiday. As Sony confirms it’ll go on sale in November at participating retailers in the US, Europe, the UK, and Japan. In the US the console will retail for $499 for the model with the Ultra HD Blu-Ray disc drive, and $449 for the Digital Edition. Sony will also be selling the Ultra HD Blu-Ray disc drive separately for those that buy the Digital Edition and want to add the drive later. The drive will retail for $79.99.
Beyond the two new PS5 versions, Sony has announced a new vertical stand for the PS5 that can be purchased for $29.99. It will also launch later this year and be compatible with all PS5 models. Interestingly the stand seemingly won’t be in the box with the new PS5s and will have to be purchased separately for all models. Worth noting is that these new PS5 versions aren’t any more powerful than the current models.