A new video circulating online has given us a potential glimpse of the rumored PlayStation 5 Slim, a smaller version of Sony’s current-gen console that has been the subject of much speculation. Rumors of a sleeker and slimmer PS5 have been swirling around for about a year, but the anticipation reached new heights in July when court documents from the Microsoft v. FCC hearing seemed to confirm its existence. According to these documents, the PS5 Slim is expected to retail at $400 and could hit the market later this year.
The leaked image of the alleged PS5 Slim, which emerged on a Chinese forum on August 10, garnered significant attention across social media platforms. However, a recently surfaced video, posted by Better Way Electronics on Twitter, now provides an even better look at the console variant that is yet to receive an official announcement from Sony. The video appears to confirm not only that the PS5 Slim is indeed slimmer than its predecessor but also that it may feature a detachable disc drive.
Insider Gaming had initially reported on the possibility of a detachable drive for the PS5 Slim back in September 2022. The new leaked video seems to corroborate this information. Additionally, the video reveals that the smaller PS5 model will sport two USB-C ports on the front, in contrast to the current version’s single USB-C port and USB-A port. Kotaku has reached out to Sony for comment on the leaked console, but no official response has been received at this time.
Interestingly, Insider Gaming’s report from last year also suggested that Sony planned to launch the PS5 Slim with a detachable drive in September 2023—a timeline that aligns with the details mentioned in the leaked court documents. Furthermore, rumors indicate that the PS5 Slim will be available in two variations: one without the disc drive attached and another bundled with it. It is expected that Sony will sell the drive separately as well.
Currently, Sony offers two versions of the PS5: the $399 PS5 Digital Edition and the $499 PS5 with a built-in disc drive. It is possible that the PS5 Slim may eventually become the sole offering, allowing customers the option to purchase a disc drive separately if desired. The rumored $400 price tag for the PS5 Slim lends credibility to this speculation.
As we await further announcements from Sony and official confirmation of the PS5 Slim, fans can continue to anticipate the unveiling of this highly anticipated console variant. The leaked video has only added to the excitement surrounding the potential release of the slimmer, more compact PlayStation 5. With its detachable disc drive, sleek design, and expected affordability, the PS5 Slim may just be the next must-have gaming device for avid PlayStation enthusiasts.
