A new rumor suggests that Sony is planning to release a thinner, lighter and cooler version of the PS5 next year.
Kodoani.com – A rumor suggests that Sony plans to launch a slim version of the PS5 console next year. PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, but Sony has not been able to meet the demand for this system. This has led to a situation where some users are buying PS5 from a scalper at a price higher than its MRP.
However, it looks like supplies have improved significantly in recent weeks as fans finally spot PS5s at various Walmart stores. This is true of both the standard version as well as the special bundle that comes with your copy of Horizon Forbidden West. The PS5 is almost two years old at this point, and although the supply seems to be slowly improving, many aspiring customers have yet to get their hands on the system. Now, a new rumor says Sony will release a slimmer version of the PS5 in 2023.
This information came from The Leak and was later reported by Insider Gaming. According to the report, Sony will release a smaller PS5 in Q3 of 2023, although it may not be called the PS5 Slim. In addition to being smaller, The Leak claims that this new version will be lighter and cooler than the PS5’s original design. Finally, the source also mentions that Sony is working on a solution to eliminate the requirement for a PS5 stand when the system is placed horizontally. While all rumors should be dismissed, such machine modifications are standard practice in the gaming industry.
New Rumor Suggests a PS5 Slim is Releasing in 2023
Added a few bits in here to clear the air. It seems like we’re looking at 2025 or later until the PS5 Pro, too.https://t.co/XLnV7KV4LC
— Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) November 7, 2022
New rumors suggest PS5 Slim will be released in 2023 Added a few bits here to clear the air. Looks like we’re also looking at 2025 or later until PS5 Pro. https://t.co/XLnV7KV4LC & mdash; Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) November 7, 2022
Insider Gaming has previously leaked that Sony is working on a modified PS5 that comes with a removable drive The same report shared that this new system could completely replace PS5 models now available. Assuming this turns out to be true, it looks like all customers will get an online-only PS5 with the option to buy the drive if they want. It will also be interesting to see how Sony prices this PS5 hardware revision.
Similar console revisions often come with price cuts, and this gives Sony an opportunity to reduce the system’s required cost. Sony recently raised the price of PS5 in various regions including Europe, UK, Japan etc, citing high global inflation rate and adverse currency trends as reasons for the price. get a raise. Although, Sony recently stated that the price increase has not affected PS5 demand as it continues to monitor market trends.