5 Key Facts about the New Slimmer PS5 Model

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Sony has unveiled a new, smaller, more compact version of the PS5.

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It comes in two variants: Disc and Digital.

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The new console will be released in November in the US.

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Here are 5 key facts about the new model.

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The specifications are the same as the current model—meaning the same graphical fidelity.

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Users can buy a separate 4K Blu-ray drive for the digital model to play disc games.

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The digital model has seen a price increase, now costing $449 instead of $399.

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The console's outer panels are divided into four sections—two glossy and two matte.

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Users will need to buy a vertical stand separately; free with the current model.

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