As the PS5 redesign, already colloquially known as Slim, started to proliferate through the supply chain, it was only a matter of time before one would be seized and torn asunder. Content creators have been given units, and we can finally get a good look at PlayStation's latest gadget, which, on the surface, doesn't look that much smaller than the base model as anticipated.
Dave2D pried the thing apart and learned several mildly exciting pieces of information about the hardware, which is due to launch first in the US in November before rolling out to the rest of the world. First, the top panels are rendered in glossy white plastic, while the bottom half remains the same matte plastic as the original model.
The Slim or "Thin" does weigh less than the base PS5 "Thicc", with the disc drive version of both coming in at 3.9 to 3.2 kg, respectively; Digital-only consoles weigh less again, at 3.4 to 2.6 kg. Dave found the horizontal "feet" for the unit to be underwhelming and determined that the machine likely operates on the same chip, as power consumption was found to be virtually the same across both through testing.
What do you think of the comparative sizes of our two PS5 SKUs? Is the size differential as large as you expected? Take out the measuring tape in the comments section below.
[source youtu.be, via eurogamer.net]
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I liked the big one better it's silent and looks better.
So that was worth it then? How much money was spent on this redesign for it to be hardly any different? I'll stick with what i have unless i have no option but to purchase a newer model..pointless.
@Northern_munkey Production costs ofcourse.
For newcomers the smaller one is the way to go. For me, not buying it. Does this mean Sony will stop producing the OG ps5?
@Northern_munkey It will be worth it for Sony though. They’re not marketing this as a system for existing owners to upgrade to; it exists to streamline manufacturing and cut down costs.
They’ve not marketed it as an upgrade.
@all3forever That has been confirmed already. OG ps5 will stop being produced
in the video it looks noticeably smaller
Smaller but more expensive. And ripping people off with no stand. The only thing sony is slimming down is people wallets.
if you have a ps5 its not for you.
its so sony can save money on production costs and pocket the savings instead of passing them on to the consumer
@get2sammyb yeah i get that but there is a certain amount of gamers that will see it as an upgrade option.
@Flaming_Kaiser yes i get that but from a consumers point of view and for those gamers that just have to have the most current iteration (and they do exist) this is not really worth it.
I'm happy with the fatty but if I didn't have one yet I would definitely buy the slim. It is actually quite a bit smaller and has a bigger ssd for exactly the same price so it's a no brainer if you ask me.
@Mauzuri - Microsoft aren’t perfect by any means, but at least they don’t do crap like this.
Done what exactly? Because Xbox need internet for set-up and there's the leaked adorably all digital console so I'm honestly curious what you could be referring to?
Looks a hell of a lot smaller to me. Good to know that if I get a second unit for the bedroom it will be a bit easier to fit (had to buy an entire new entertainment system unit for the living room in order to give sufficient ventilation for the OG).
Of course I likely won’t do that until it’s clear Sony won’t release some type of pro unit, which I hope they don’t.
Not sure why people are complaining about it not being cheaper. This has always been the way with consoles, the platform holder calculated likely sales volumes and front loads the savings to give a cheaper launch price, often selling at a loss but in the knowledge some or all of this will be compensated for by lower manufacturing costs over time.
So it’s not a slim never been claimed to be a slim by Sony. Never been referred to as that. It’s what journalists have decided to call it.
The measurements have been available for a while anyway. It’s always been about manufacturing and Sony also never claimed that it had any differences in performance etc between this and any previous version.
What, even power consumption is the same? This version change is a fitting parallel to this entire console generation... diminishing returns
@PsBoxSwitchOwner it looks quite a bit smaller to me, don't really understand where that headline came from. I'll probably continue to call it a slim like everyone else because it's smaller and gets the point across without saying version two, or redesign, or late 2023 model or however we're supposed to identify it.
Not a massive change but still worth switching imo. Looking forward to getting my hands on one this week!
I dunno what everybody else seeing but it definitely looks smaller to me
@Mauzuri Ahhh sorry, but you lost ALL credibility when you said Starfield
@Mauzuri you’re not exactly giving good reasons to dump Playstation 😂 but hey, its your choice, hope you enjoy it. Still dont get these types if comments though, just stop playing on your playstation and sell it. Hoping to get more people to abandon what you consider the worst console with posts like that? Just seems like a childish fanboy comment to me.
@Mauzuri How can you say Nintendo and Microsoft don’t do stuff like this? They both do this. How many Gameboy Advance, 3DS, Xbox 360 and Xbox One variations were there? Infact when it comes to doing this type of thing Nintendo is by far the worst offender.
@zupertramp I guess it’s just a ps5?
Cheaper for Sony to make and more expensive for us to buy! Brilliant!
@tameshiyaku Power consumption is the same - if we're comparing it to the most recent revision of the original model. There's the launch model, then two revisions in 2021 and 2022, the slim apparently uses the same board as 2022.
I see COD PS5 disc bundle is up on PlayStation direct UK £409 so a good price for the console.
Unfortunately not the USA slim model PS5.
Overall I think most people will be happy or happier with the new version especially if they don’t have the original PS5.
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To me it looks significantly smaller to the point now where it would fit into an AV unit a lot better.
Any smaller and they would have probably had to redesign the entire cooling system (I presume)
@RedRiot193 How is reducing materials and costs ripping people off?
@__jamiie Isn't the price exactly the same as they currently are? Granted, it doesn't come with the vertical stand anymore but it doesn't exactly look like it is needed, plus there is a slight boost to storage space so you do get a little bit 'extra'.
@all3forever Yeah, as soon as a model/version refresh is announced the production of the old version has been dropped. The new model would already be in mass production and about to prepare shipments.
The horizontal "stand" is the tech equivalent to sticking a sugar packet under it.
@Jammsbro How is selling something separately that came with the og ps5 ripping people off? Man wake up. What costs are being reduced exactly? The digital only version costs more than the og digital version. I fail to see how people are saving money here.
The only thing disappointing me is that the price cuts haven't been passed to the consumer. At least reduce the price back down to £450/£350 launch price.
I might still get one if coil whine is fixed though.
Why are we acting as if a teardown video suddenly sheds new light on this? The official dimensions have been out there for a while now, we knew exactly how they would compare. The new units are about 30% less in total volume than their respective original counterparts.
Furthermore, when doing a simple eye test based on that still image or the video, it looks obviously and significantly smaller to me as well. I don't get the problem.
You should look at Linus Tech Tips' teardown video.
tbf it just needed to not be gigantic. This is the size the system should have been from the beginning.
It is a tad irritating that the digital edition is $50 more than the old one. It's effectively going to be a price hike for the bottom end of the PS5 spectrum once Sony stops manufacturing the old ones.
@Mauzuri I guess I wasn't curious enough because I fell asleep 5 minutes later. I thought maybe I had overlooked something about this new model but it obviously just boiled down to personal preference, which makes sense so thanks for clarifying anyway.
@JeongersGaming @SlipperyFish I don't think this model was as much about reducing production costs this time and more about shipping. They probably wanted it smaller and lighter to save on shipping costs because those are getting more expensive.
@Northern_munkey - Perhaps it’s not a worthwhile purchase for you or me, but to the collectors or people who just want the newest model it will be. This revision isn’t meant to get current owners to buy a new console, just to reduce manufacturing costs.
@get2sammyb they've not marketed it as a slim either, Sammy 😁
@mateofrito yeah i'm kind of getting that 👍
It is definitely smaller, but still ugly and weird looking to me. Then there is the still hidden added cost of black side plates if one desires an all black look. Time will tell how quiet this new design is.
Overall this new design is disappointing and not what I had hopes for in a smaller design. The increased size of the base ssd is welcome.
Not sure what this article is getting at. It’s significantly smaller. 👀
Haha 😄 the so called slim is about the size of the orignal fat ps4.
I feel sorry for new PS5 owners. Cheaper materials, lower quailty. But none of the savings passed on. Those who have brought the discounted PS5's in the last couple of months were the smart ones.
@LightningLeader don't hold your breath on that . From what I been reading I don't think neather aide is interested in doing a console refresh this generation. That may have been a one time thing to push 4k.
@Northern_munkey Why waste your money on that anyway. It's like mobile phones needing to get newest one every time a new one releases its wastefull. Maybe it's not so easy making a totally new console keeping it silent and the PS5 isn't that old yet anyway.
@koffing Im interested in there will be different shells for the console though.
@Pete_Stooge Heat sink reduction, Cheaper fan model alongside the cheaper RAM and SSD I/O with no change to the chipset and cheaper plastic casings. They increased the SSD at no extra cost due to falling prices. This was a cost cutting excercise and they did not pass on the savings to the customer like in previous generations.
Short time rudimentry metrics from youtubers show similar results on the key metrics like heat and fan noise but we will see how the newer system holds up with a drastically reduced heatsink over time.
If you are happy with Sony charging you the same (and sometimes more) for a product that is cheaper to build then thats fine. I just know I wouldn't be without a £50 price cut.
@PsBoxSwitchOwner yes and a Shelby is the same as an eco-boost because y'know they're both just Mustangs.
Still don't own a PS5 waiting patiently for the Pro to come out so hopefully most games will be cheap 😁
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