With two hotly anticipated next-gen PlayStation consoles now on the horizon, prospective buyers face a welcome dilemma.
Do you splurge top dollar on the massive, funky fresh PS5 to secure its elite performance today?
Or exercise restraint for the narrowly trimmed yet equally mighty PS5 Slim?
The PS5 Slim sports the same iconic white and black color scheme as the original.
However, the Slim swaps out two removable panels for four.
This new four-panel setup allows easy access to the internal storage bay for players.
The PS5 Slim offers a sleek, compact design with a 30% volume reduction, 1TB storage, and a detachable Blu-ray drive, maintaining the original PS5’s power in a more space-efficient package.
The Slim packs the same heavyweight AMD specs under the hood as the impressive launch unit.
The Slim doesn’t skimp on memory either.
Dolby Atmos audio support also guarantees a thunderous cinematic listening experience whether you’re streaming or watching Blu-ray discs.
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HOWEVER, there is one key difference now between the models when playing physical media.
The base PS5 Slim no longer ships with an integrated Blu-ray disc drive.
But it still represents a disparity compared to the regular PS5 with its built-in support.
For anyone planning to buy and watch movies on disc, the standard PS5 retains an advantage.
You also get access to the same networking hardware for stable, lag-free performance even in frantic multiplayer action.
Engineers reconfigured the heatsink design specifically around the Slim’s centralized fan.
By focusing the heatsink concentrically around the redesigned 19-blade fan, Sony aimed to optimize airflow and cooling efficiency.
The PS5 Slim also implements a smaller baseplate as part of its reduced footprint.
However, the baseplate retains ample surface area to draw heat away from the main processor and graphics chip.
Save for smaller dimensions and slightly cheaper pricing, it’s the same elite gaming machine inside and out.
And that’s precisely as intended by Sony.
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