November 6th 2023.
The highly anticipated PS5 Slim is making waves ahead of its release in November. With a few lucky people already getting their hands on the console, a deep dive into the machine has revealed a few of its secrets.
Youtuber Dave2D has shared an in-depth teardown of the machine, showing off the console's sleek design. Though it is thinner than the original PS5, the height difference is barely noticeable, especially if you've attached the unofficial DBrand face plates.
When comparing the two models, Dave2D weighed them both with and without the disc drives. The original PS5 weighed 3.4 kg and 3.9 kg, while the PS5 Slim weighed 2.6 kg and 3.2 kg, making it significantly lighter.
The teardown also revealed that the disc drive for the physical edition console can be removed with ease, without needing a screwdriver. This means that it will be possible to replace the disc drive since Sony will be selling them separately.
The exterior of the PS5 Slim also has a few surprises. With its quad panel system, only the top two panels have a glossy finish while the bottom two have a matte finish, similar to the original PS5. Dave2D comments that this choice makes the console look "a little cheaper" and less appealing than previous slim models.
The PS5 Slim comes with a horizontal stand that consists of two plastic clips. Dave2D is not too impressed with this choice but notes that the model is sturdy enough to stand upright without it, provided that the disc drive is attached.
At the same price point as the original PS5, the Slim comes with a 1TB storage space. It is speculated that the console will be released on November 10th in the US, though Sony has not officially announced the launch date yet.
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