For several months now, various reports have been predicting the arrival of a new version of the PS5. While some were talking about the “Pro” model, the majority were talking about the “Slim” version, such as the PS4 Slim released in 2016.
Sony has finally put an end to the rumors by officially announcing the arrival of a new lightweight version of its home console, which is not officially called “Slim”. This also has a very interesting feature: Has a removable disk drive. Two new versions It will replace the current PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition.
The new PS5 is smaller and lighter
New PS5 presents a significant reduction in total volume of over 30% and weight reduction of up to 24% According to figures shared by Sony (depending on the model chosen). The new PS5 Digital Edition will weigh only 2.6 kg with dimensions of 358 x 80 x 216 mmcompared to 3.9 kg and 390 x 92 x 26 mm in the old version.
As for the classic version, it will now weigh only 3.2 kg; This is very different from the previous 4.5kg. It measures 358 x 96 x 216 mm compared to 390 x 104 x 260 mm on the first model. Except for its reduced size and the arrival of a removable diskThese new versions are unfortunately not more powerful than their predecessors.
The new PS5 and the new PS5 Digital Edition are essentially the same devices, but the classic version comes with a removable disc drive. Therefore it will be possible turn the new Digital Edition into a classic PS5 just adding this external drive, but for this Buy separately for 119.99 euros.
On the price side The new PS5 Digital Edition will be sold in France for 449.99 eurosyou will have to pay 549.99 euros to bring you the PS5 version delivered with a removable disk. Sony announced that the two consoles will be available in November, without providing further details at this time. A base will also be available for 29.99 euros.
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