alas, sony Finally the media and fans alike put an end to months of internet rumors about a console launch. PlayStation 5 Slim. It was confirmed that this is not a mid-generation model and is actually a new model of the console, a custom that sony Always implemented.
he play station The original had a model with RCA output, the other had a unified cable and striking PS Onehe PS2 It had five models of which we can distinguish three, “Fat” “Slim” and PSX. Playstation 3 It has undergone three facelifts since its launch PlayStation 4 Introducing the model to us for the first time PRO
This trend is what led to speculation about a model Pro and a thin for him PlayStation 5But we’ve got two new designs for consoles already available: one with a disc drive and one digital.
But what is the real difference between the original design and the new one? In addition to a 30% reduction in volume, the drive is also smaller, with weight reduced by between 18 and 24%. The drive is now removable and the case is divided into four parts that can be moved independently so you don’t have to remove the entire covers when you want to customize, upgrade or repair a component.
As for the price, we’ll have to see how much it increases in our country due to import quotas, duties and taxes, but the suggested price for the US is $499.99 for the version with a disc drive and $449.99 for the digital version. As you know, the prices in this country are given without tax because it must be calculated depending on the state in which the device is sold, but it can give us an idea of ​​the cost, which is the same original console.
Its new model PlayStation 5 It has 1TB of internal storage compared to only 825 GB of the original and if you want to go deeper into the specifications, we share the technical sheets of the two models comparing the original version with the new ones:
| characteristics | PS5 Slim Standard | Original standard PS5 |
|---|---|---|
| dimension | 358 × 96 × 216 mm | 390 × 104 × 260 mm |
| weight | 3,2 kg | 3,9 kg |
| CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2 with 8 cores / 36 threads, clock speed up to 3.5 GHz | x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2 with 8 cores / 36 threads, clock speed up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2, with Ray Tracing and variable frequency up to 2.23 GHz. Average graphics performance of 10.3 Teraflops. | AMD Radeon RDNA 2, with Ray Tracing and variable frequency up to 2.23 GHz. Average graphics performance of 10.3 Teraflops. |
| RAM memory | GDDR6 16GB with 448 GB/s bandwidth | GDDR6 16GB with 448 GB/s bandwidth |
| SSD storage | 1 TB | 825 GB |
| The disk that contains the data | Ultra HD Blu-ray | Ultra HD Blu-ray |
| video | 4K y 120 Hz, 8K, VRR | 4K y 120 Hz, 8K, VRR |
| hearing | Tempest 3D Audiotech | Tempest 3D Audiotech |
| Front connection | 1 USB Type-C SuperSpeed ​​10 Gbps. 1 Traditional USB Type-C. |
1 USB Type-C SuperSpeed ​​10 Gbps. 1 to USB |
| Back connection | 2 USB-A Super-Speed ​​10 Gbps. Ethernet y HDMI 2.1. |
2 USB-A Super-Speed ​​10 Gbps. Ethernet y HDMI 2.1. |
| Precio | 499.99 dollars or 549.99 euros | 499.99 dollars or 549.99 euros |
| characteristics | PS5 Slim Digital | PS5 Digital Original |
|---|---|---|
| dimension | 358 × 96 × 216 mm | 390 × 104 × 260 mm |
| weight | 3,2 kg | 3,9 kg |
| CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2 with 8 cores / 36 threads, clock speed up to 3.5 GHz | x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2 with 8 cores / 36 threads, clock speed up to 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2, with Ray Tracing and variable frequency up to 2.23 GHz. Average graphics performance of 10.3 Teraflops. | AMD Radeon RDNA 2, with Ray Tracing and variable frequency up to 2.23 GHz. Average graphics performance of 10.3 Teraflops. |
| RAM memory | GDDR6 16GB with 448 GB/s bandwidth | GDDR6 16GB with 448 GB/s bandwidth |
| SSD storage | 1 TB | 825 GB |
| The disk that contains the data | It’s not included, but an Ultra HD Blu-ray can be purchased separately for $79.99 or 119.99 euros. | Does not include or cannot be purchased separately. |
| video | 4K y 120 Hz, 8K, VRR | 4K y 120 Hz, 8K, VRR |
| hearing | Tempest 3D Audiotech | Tempest 3D Audiotech |
| Front connection | 1 USB Type-C SuperSpeed ​​10 Gbps. 1 Traditional USB Type-C. |
1 USB Type-C SuperSpeed ​​10 Gbps. 1 to USB |
| Back connection | 2 USB-A Super-Speed ​​10 Gbps. Ethernet y HDMI 2.1. |
2 USB-A Super-Speed ​​10 Gbps. Ethernet y HDMI 2.1. |
| Precio | 449.99 dollars / euros | 449.99 dollars / euros |
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Editor’s note: When these consoles were announced in the morning they looked pretty good to me. But now I think the original design is beautiful because it is much more organic. This new model can be more practical for many things and well, PlayStation 5 It was heavily criticized for its size and weight when it was released so those people will be happy with the changes. I need to get my hands on it to give you a final verdict.
