After months of leaks about a compact PlayStation 5 design and its marketing, Sony Interactive Entertainment officially revealed a modular approach to the hardware. The company now presents the first images of the updated device, confirming rumors of a minimalist look featuring a removable disc drive and other design elements that adapt to the current market configuration.
Owners who opted for the version without a disc drive can extend their console with a specific module that connects to the outer body. The unveiling of this slimmer PS5 configuration is accompanied by a concise page outlining the platform’s key technical specifications and features, with a release timeline set for November in the United States and the end of the year in Europe and globally, according to Sony.
PlayStation 5 – New Slimmer Size
Features of the new PlayStation 5 model
Approximate dimensions: 358×96×216 mm; weight around 3.2 kg. Processor: x86-64 AMD Ryzen Zen 2 eight-core, sixteen threads, up to 3.5 GHz. GPU: based on AMD Radeon RDNA 2 with Ray Tracing, up to 2.23 GHz and 10.3 TFLOPS. Storage: 16 GB GDDR6 at 448 GB/s. Internal SSD: 1 TB at 5.5 GB/s. PS5 game disc: Ultra HD Blu-ray up to 100 GB. Video output: supports 4K at 120 Hz, 8K, VRR through HDMI 2.1. Audio: Tempest 3D AudioTech. Front USB Type-C port up to 10 Gbps. Rear ports: two USB Type-A. Network: Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
New PS5 Digital Edition model – Features
Approximate dimensions: 358×80×216 mm; weight around 2.6 kg. Processor: x86-64 AMD Ryzen Zen 2 eight-core, sixteen threads, up to 3.5 GHz. GPU: based on AMD Radeon RDNA 2 with Ray Tracing, up to 2.23 GHz and 10.3 TFLOPS. Storage: 16 GB GDDR6 at 448 GB/s. Internal SSD: 1 TB with 5.5 GB/s read bandwidth raw. PS5 game disc: Ultra HD Blu-ray capable for discs up to 100 GB. Video output: 4K at 120 Hz, 8K, VRR via HDMI 2.1. Audio: Tempest 3D AudioTech. Front USB Type-C port up to 10 Gbps. Rear ports: two USB Type-A. Network: Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
Price of the new PS5 and European pricing
The slimmer model emphasizes a reduced footprint and lighter weight while retaining a classic Ultra HD Blu-ray drive in the standard variant. Sony has indicated a November release in the United States, with Europe described as launching globally in the ensuing months.
In the United States, the new PS5 Digital Edition is priced at 449.99 dollars, while the version with the Ultra HD Blu-ray drive is 499.99 dollars. In Europe, the Digital Edition lists at 449.99 euros and the disc-equipped model at 549.99 euros. In the United Kingdom, prices begin around 389.99 pounds for the Digital Edition and 479.99 pounds for the reader model, with Japan pricing starting at 59,980 to 66,980 yen including taxes. Additionally, buyers of the digital version can add the Blu-ray Ultra HD drive module later for about 119.99 euros, if desired. Europe also offers a vertical stand accessory at 29.99 euros. These figures reflect industry pricing trends reported by multiple outlets and were confirmed by Sony’s announcements.