Sony confirms the rumors by announcing the release of the new PlayStation 5, available in two models (reader and digital), which has a smaller and more compact redesign.
Finally, the rumors came true. The PS5 hit stores in November 2020 in two models (digital and reader). After the first year and a half with serious logistical problems, a period of greater success and in-store availability has finally arrived.
PS5 Pro, PS5 Slim, PS5 modular…there are many rumors about a new model of the Sony console, although so far the only thing that has changed is its chassis.
Sony has just announced a new PS5which corresponds to the rumored “modular” console, the main novelty of which is that we can remove the disc from the readeralthough there are more details to comment on.
Via the PlayStation Blog, we have all the details of the updated PlayStation 5 arriving in stores next november (also available for purchase on PlayStation Direct).
Below we tell you all about the new PS5 model, which will replace the two current models (digital and disc reader) when the existing stock is exhausted.
The new PS5, in detail
Christmas is just around the corner and almost three years after the launch of the PS5, Sony has announced a new model (actually two again) of its next-gen console.
At first glance, there are not too many changes, but what is most impressive its smaller and more compact design. This has been one of the PS5’s biggest problems since its initial launch.
The new PS5 stands out your connected Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player, which can be removed at any time, and will also be sold separately for those who purchase the digital model. It also stands out with its large SSD memory expansion.
Sony confirms it PS5 has reduced its volume by 30%, the model weighs 18% and 24% less (corresponding to the previous digital model and reader).
Let’s move on to another important aspect: the price. It will be launched in November, although no specific date has yet been confirmed. It can be purchased both in stores and on PlayStation Direct.
Pay attention to prices have already been confirmed from Sony in Europe:
- PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray drive – 549.99 euros
- PS5 digital edition – 449.99 euros
If you buy a PS5 Digital Edition that comes without a disc drive, you can buy it separately (and plug it in easily). It will be available for €119.99.
Once all current stock of PS5 and PS5 Digital (original models) are used up, Sony will replace these consoles with its updated PlayStation 5, as previously reported.
will also be released new vertical support compatible with all PS5 models (horizontal stand included) that will cost 29.99 euros.
Next we leave you specifications both models:
The new PS5
- External dimensions: approx. 358 × 96 × 216 mm (width × height × depth).
- Weight: 3.2 kg.
- Processor: x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2 / 8 cores and 16 threads / Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz.
- GPU: AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2 / ray tracing acceleration / variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS).
- Memory: GDDR6 16 GB / Bandwidth 448 GB/s.
- SSD: 1TB / 5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw).
- Disc reader: Ultra HD Blu-ray™, up to 100 GB/disc.
- BD/DVD Drive: A disc drive port equipped with a disc drive.
- Video Output: Support 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (HDMI version 2.1 specified).
- Audio: Tempest AudioTech 3D.
- Front Input/Output: USB Type-C® Port (10 Gbit/s Super Speed USB) / USB Type-C® Port (Hi-Speed USB).
- Rear Input/Output: USB Type A port (10 Gb/s Super Speed forth-for-mobile, USB, USB USB x2.
- Connectivity: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
New PS5 Digital
- External dimensions: approx. 358 × 80 × 216 mm (width × height × depth)
- Weight: 2.6 kg
- Processor: x86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2” / 8 cores and 16 threads / variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz
- GPU: AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2 / ray tracing acceleration / variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS).
- Memory: GDDR6 16 GB / Bandwidth 448 GB/s.
- SSD: 1TB / 5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw).
- Disc reader: Ultra HD Blu-ray™, up to 100 GB/disc.
- BD/DVD Drive: Disc drive port.
- Video Output: Support 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (HDMI version 2.1 specified).
- Audio: Tempest AudioTech 3D.
- Front Input/Output: USB Type-C® Port (10 Gbit/s Super Speed USB) / USB Type-C® Port (Hi-Speed USB).
- Rear Input/Output: USB Type A port (10 Gb/s Super Speed forth-for-mobile, USB, USB USB x2.
- Connectivity: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
That’s all we know about the new PS5 so far. The announcement was made a few minutes ago, so maybe we’ll get more information on it soon.
How about that the new PS5 console? Did you expect this kind of message from Sony? It will be launched sometime in November next year, and we already know its price and most notable features.
