As the holiday season approaches, Sony Interactive Entertainment has unveiled an exciting addition to the PlayStation 5 (PS5) family - the all-new PS5 'Slim' console. This new iteration of the PS5 is designed to cater to the evolving needs of gamers, offering a smaller form factor, 1TB of storage, and even the option to attach an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive.
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One of the most notable features of the new PS5 'Slim' is its significantly reduced size, with a more than 30% volume reduction. It's also lighter, weighing 18% less than previous models, making it a more compact and portable gaming powerhouse. The console's design showcases a sleek, glossy finish on the top panel and a matte finish on the bottom.
The PS5' Slim' comes equipped with a 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD), providing ample internal storage for gamers to store their favourite titles, downloadable content, and more. For those who prefer physical media, Sony offers the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive to the PS5 Digital Edition. This drive will be available separately for USD 79.99 | €119.99 | £99.99 | ¥11,980.
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Gamers in the United States will have the opportunity to get their hands on the new PS5 'Slim' starting this November. It will be available at select local retailers and directly from PlayStation's official website, direct.playstation.com. The global rollout will continue in the following months. Once the current PS5 model's inventory is depleted, the new PS5 'Slim' will become the sole available model.
Here are the recommended retail prices for the new PS5 'Slim' model:
**United States:**
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – USD 499.99
PS5 Digital Edition – USD 449.99
**Europe:**
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – €549.99
PS5 Digital Edition – €449.99
**United Kingdom:**
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – £479.99
PS5 Digital Edition – £389.99
**Japan:**
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – ¥66,980 (includes tax)
PS5 Digital Edition – ¥59,980 (includes tax)
Sony also includes a horizontal stand with the new PS5 'Slim' model. Additionally, a new Vertical Stand, compatible with all PS5 models, will be available for purchase separately at USD 29.99 | €29.99 | £24.99 | ¥3,980.
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With the launch of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 just ten days away and other highly anticipated games like Alan Wake 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on the horizon, there's no shortage of exciting content for gamers to enjoy on the PS5 this holiday season. Recent releases like EA Sports FC 24, Assassin's Creed: Mirage and Baldur's Gate 3 have enriched the PS5 gaming experience.
The arrival of the PS5 'Slim' marks another milestone in the PlayStation ecosystem, offering gamers more choices and flexibility in how they experience the world of gaming. Stay tuned for its release this November, and prepare for a fantastic gaming season.
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**Disclaimer:**
Prices and availability may vary by region. Please check with your local retailers for specific details.
[Talha Sonmez](https://twitter.com/roekaine) is the Founder and CEO of Stock Checker.
Images used in this article belong to PlayStation respectively.
https://stock-checker.com/uploads/PS5SlimConsole2.png
One of the most notable features of the new PS5 'Slim' is its significantly reduced size, with a more than 30% volume reduction. It's also lighter, weighing 18% less than previous models, making it a more compact and portable gaming powerhouse. The console's design showcases a sleek, glossy finish on the top panel and a matte finish on the bottom.
The PS5' Slim' comes equipped with a 1TB Solid State Drive (SSD), providing ample internal storage for gamers to store their favourite titles, downloadable content, and more. For those who prefer physical media, Sony offers the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive to the PS5 Digital Edition. This drive will be available separately for USD 79.99 | €119.99 | £99.99 | ¥11,980.
https://stock-checker.com/uploads/PS5SlimDiscDrive.png
Gamers in the United States will have the opportunity to get their hands on the new PS5 'Slim' starting this November. It will be available at select local retailers and directly from PlayStation's official website, direct.playstation.com. The global rollout will continue in the following months. Once the current PS5 model's inventory is depleted, the new PS5 'Slim' will become the sole available model.
Here are the recommended retail prices for the new PS5 'Slim' model:
**United States:**
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – USD 499.99
PS5 Digital Edition – USD 449.99
**Europe:**
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – €549.99
PS5 Digital Edition – €449.99
**United Kingdom:**
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – £479.99
PS5 Digital Edition – £389.99
**Japan:**
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – ¥66,980 (includes tax)
PS5 Digital Edition – ¥59,980 (includes tax)
Sony also includes a horizontal stand with the new PS5 'Slim' model. Additionally, a new Vertical Stand, compatible with all PS5 models, will be available for purchase separately at USD 29.99 | €29.99 | £24.99 | ¥3,980.
https://stock-checker.com/uploads/PS5SlimVerticalStand.png
With the launch of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 just ten days away and other highly anticipated games like Alan Wake 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on the horizon, there's no shortage of exciting content for gamers to enjoy on the PS5 this holiday season. Recent releases like EA Sports FC 24, Assassin's Creed: Mirage and Baldur's Gate 3 have enriched the PS5 gaming experience.
The arrival of the PS5 'Slim' marks another milestone in the PlayStation ecosystem, offering gamers more choices and flexibility in how they experience the world of gaming. Stay tuned for its release this November, and prepare for a fantastic gaming season.
https://stock-checker.com/uploads/PS5SlimConsole3.png
**Disclaimer:**
Prices and availability may vary by region. Please check with your local retailers for specific details.
[Talha Sonmez](https://twitter.com/roekaine) is the Founder and CEO of Stock Checker.
Images used in this article belong to PlayStation respectively.