Sony to stop selling the PS5 as we know it
Published on Oct 11, 2023 at 10:46 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 12, 2023 at 3:14 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
There’s a new PlayStation in town, and it’ll replace both the PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition, i.e., the one without the disc reader.
While some users welcomed the upgraded PlayStation with open arms, others are less excited.
More importantly, it marks the end of an era.
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The new PS5 announcement was made pretty much overnight and no one was expecting it.
The new console is so much smaller and slimmer than the one it replaces that some people are already calling it the PS5 Slim.
The biggest difference is the new detachable disc drive and 1TB of internal storage.
Sony says the new PS5 model will be available in November 2023, with prices starting at $449.99 for the Digital Edition and $499.99 for the ‘regular’ one.
The ‘new’ PS5 is white, but Black, Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue and Sterling Silver will also be available soon.
Also, if you’re on a spending spree, you can opt for the $54.99 cover or the vertical stand.
This one doesn’t have a price tag yet.
Not everyone’s on board with the new PS5, though.
First and foremost, the new PS5 is actually a tad more expensive than the previous model.
Secondly, it is kind of making the ‘old’ PS5 look and feel outdated, even though we’re taking about a console that’s ‘only’ two years old in certain regions, including Europe.
“The PS5 Slim will have 1 TB of storage”
— TheNCSmaster (@TheNCSmaster) October 10, 2023
Aww sweet I can store 7 games instead of 5! pic.twitter.com/lICKPtrpgf
Other users point out that 1TB is still not good enough.
“Cool, I can now store seven games instead of five now,” one user jokingly pointed out.
Still, be that as it may, this is inevitably the end of the PS5 as we know it.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
