The PlayStation 5 just received a complete teardown from Sony, finally giving us an official look at the inner workings of the next-gen console. It's a fascinating video, but one aspect of PS5's design shouldn't go ignored: those big, white side panels. As is demonstrated in the teardown, the curved outer shell of the console is very easy to remove.
This doesn't confirm anything other than it should be pretty simple to access dust traps and upgrade the SSD storage. However, something that seems fairly clear to us is that these panels might be easy to remove because it makes them easy to replace, as well. This is speculation on our part, but we can see Sony selling all kinds of different coloured and patterned panels for those who aren't fans of the plain white look. The original PS4 console had a similar thing going on with that glossy faceplate, which was similarly simple to replace with different designs.
Again, nothing's confirmed at this stage, but it makes sense that Sony could be flogging all sorts of different side panels for your PS5. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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There are going to be some amazing panels available to purchase either through them or third parties I’d say.
Glad this should put an end to all those limited edition consoles honestly.
I hope there's specific panels for sony games like demon's souls panel, spider-man/miles morales panels, horizon fw or maybe god of war panels 😃
If they aren't flogging custom side panels they'll be missing a trick... But on the other hand storing the options could be costly. Plus they'd have to do panels for the DE and SE, that's a lot of variants. I do expect third parties might get in on the customisation act either way.
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I can see lots of people 3D printing their own panels at this rate - should be interesting. I never pick up limited consoles so glad to see if I decide to have a bit of an aesthetic change I won't need to pick up an entirely new console!
Yeah there's going to be a huge market for panels in a year or 2 I assume. Endless possibilities!
Would be cool if we could change the light color from the cooling fans at will but that may be asking a bit too much lol!
@SirAngry At least it's still cheaper than buying a new console for the custom design.
Even if Sony don’t sell them you’ll absolutely get 3rd parties do them. Either way I’ll be getting a black one.
This is good as I really, really don't want a white one
Hey Etsy, do I have a surprise for you!
You might be able to even paint them, draw your own images on them, if you have the talent, sadly I don't
I want a set of (25th anniversary??) panels in "gray" to make it look like an original PS1.
I just want a matte black and a purple light. It should be a simple thing but maybe theyve locked the blue into place.
Id also be very much down for a chrome system for that authentic UFO look!!
Aight I hope some company (that Switch Decal company, ebay sellers, whoever) makes a NepNep one for it.
Even better if I can see her Neps
@TechaNinja Decals may not be so simple as the PS5 is not smooth (potentially deliberately if you are cynical, so that they can sell their own covers)
There's only one use for this: Woodgrain panels!
Called this when we saw those leaked panel shots a few months ago.
This is a really smart move and makes me fell less apprehensive about buying the white one. I'd love a bit of dark red panels.
i think this totally confirms that we will see many different shells and designs sold by sony and 3rd parties in the coming months. why release a differnent sku (alternate colours) when you can simply sell a cheap accessory to change the colour? this was a very wise move on sony's part. looking forward to a ps1 matt grey shell in the future.
Just make it black. That's all i ask.
@solocapers is like a black one or a matte grey one
This will make custom designs easier now and no need to buy a limited edition console when you can just do a design of your own at your own desire. i just can't wait to design mine with either Gundam, Pokemon or Final Fantasy. Anyway, it's going to be great to see people's designs in the near future
@redd214 yes I would love to have it all black with a red light on system and controller. Or even the ability to to have the light on system flash strobe pulse etc etc
@solocapers I can definitely see “EXTREMERATE” selling them. That’s where I get all my parts for custom orders. I make controllers for people so I guess I’ll be doing systems as well
@Gmork___ didn’t even think about chrome hmm 🤔 what about a black chrome with a Matt black controller 👍💀🎮💀👍
Special edition ps5’s will still be a thing! They’ll make the middle section of the console different colours and patterns to make it stand out. Along with specially designed controllers.
Chrome system, chrome controllers. All bright white LEDs!
Oh I can't wait for custom 3rd party panels
I wonder if pre-order bonuses and special editions will start offering game specific panels.
I personally would want an alternative side panel without the flaps on both side... Really hate the taco looking ID....
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