Through its digital channels, PlayStation has announced a new version of its PlayStation 5 console, featuring a smaller design and a slight improvement in hard drive storage.
The Japanese company clarified that this launch takes place during the Christmas season, as it is expected to offer a new version of the PS5 that offers more features and flexibility. “In addition to meeting the changing needs of players and our engineering teams,” the company explained.
What has changed in the new version of PS5?
The company’s official blog revealed that compared to the first version of the console, this new edition has a 30% smaller volume, which helped make it 18% lighter.
Prior to this, a system of four separate cover panels was included, the top of which will have a brighter look, while the bottom will still have a matte tone.
In fact, this new model also offers an opportunity Add an Ultra HD Blu-ray drive to the PS5 Digital Edition.
Additionally, PlayStation assured that despite being a smaller model, this new video game console will have the same technological features as the original PS5, but “better packaged in a smaller package, along with a Blu-disk drive”. . ray and a 1TB solid-state drive for additional internal storage.”
Price and availability of the new PlayStation 5 version
Sony showed that the new PlayStation 5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray drive will cost $499.99, 2,114,482 Colombian pesos at today’s exchange rate. Meanwhile, the new digital version of the PS5 will cost $449.99 ($1,903,030).
The manufacturer clarified in its official blog that by purchasing the digital edition of the new PS5, it will be possible to add The Ultra HD Blu-ray drive comes later, as it will also be sold separately for $79.99 (338,281 Colombian pesos at today’s rate).
A horizontal stand will also be included in the new PS5 model. In addition, it will sell separately a new type of vertical support, compatible with all PS5 models, for $29.99 ($126,829).
PlayStation also noted that a series of multi-colored skins will be released soon to customize the new version of the PS5. These accessories will be available from early 2024, including an all matte black color combination and Deep Earth colors. collection in volcanic red, cobalt blue and sterling silver.
Moose PS5 console cases will cost $54.99 ($232,555) with additional colors to be released in the future.
On the other hand, it has been confirmed that the new PS5 model will be available from November in the United States, in selected local retail stores and through the brand’s official portal (direct.playstation.com).
Over the next few months, The console will be delivered to other regions of the worldThe manufacturer also revealed that once the current PS5 model runs out of stock, the new version will be the only model available.
