Sony has been rumored to be engaged on a revision of the PlayStation 5, sometimes called the PS5 Slim, that features a detachable disc drive. Now photos and a video have leaked of a PS5 mannequin that appears slimmer and barely shorter, and should nicely have a detachable disc drive.
The primary picture leaked of the rumored PS5 Slim in a Chinese language discussion board earlier at present, and now a leaked video gives a greater take a look at this rumored system. The video, from Better Way Electronics, an Australian PlayStation restore specialist, reveals off the plastic case of a possible future mannequin of the PS5. It has a bulge for the disc drive, a curve within the center with a smaller house for vents, two slits on both sides of the case, and twin USB-C ports on the entrance as an alternative of the only USB-C and USB-A ports discovered on the present PS5 fashions.
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Insider Gaming reported final yr that Sony was making ready for a PS5 with a removable disc drive for September 2023. It’s rumored that the subsequent PS5 mannequin will likely be offered by itself with out the disc drive or in a bundle, which implies the slimmer mannequin may quickly develop into the PS5 default — permitting individuals to connect a disc drive at a later date. Presently, you need to both purchase a $399 PS5 Digital Version or the $499 PS5 with a disc drive.
Microsoft actually appears to suppose {that a} PS5 Slim mannequin is on the way in which later this yr. The Xbox maker referenced the rumors in paperwork that had been filed as a part of the FTC v. Microsoft listening to final month. Microsoft appears to suppose the PS5 Slim will likely be priced at $399.99, the identical value level because the PS5 Digital Version.
Sony additionally began its first PS5 gross sales within the UK, Germany, India, and different elements of Europe just lately. The worth drop promotions began simply as Sony had introduced it has offered 40 million PS5s for the reason that console’s launch final month.
If the unique rumors maintain true, then we solely have weeks left to search out out whether or not the PS5 Slim is real and whether or not these leaked pictures and movies had been the actual deal.
