Sony PS5 Slim Price in India, Release Date, Specification

Sony PS5 Slim Price in India, Release Date, Specification

People had mixed reviews when Sony Play Station was first launched. While some loved the bold two-tone design, others found it too big. The only concern was if Sony will launch a slim version of PS5 and when. 

After making a few modifications and ruling out the speculations, Sony has now introduced a new PS5 in its slimmer version. However, the company has not named it ‘PS5 slim’ but ‘New PS5.’ According to a released statement, Sony PS5 Slim 2023 is 18% lighter for the Digital console and 24% for the Disc drive model. 

Let’s take a look at its major features and what’s new in the console. 

Sony PS5 Slim Specification

1. Interior: Taking about the interiors, most of the features remain unchanged, except for 1 TB storage, which is 825GB in PS5. 

2. External disc: One of the rumors since the Sony PS5 slim announcement regarding external disc came true. For PS5, you can get the cheaper digital edition and add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive to be used later for physical games. 

3. Weight: The PS5 Slim weighs 3.2kg while the PS5 Slim digital edition weighs 2.6kg, significantly less than the current PS5’s 4.2kg and 3.9kg, respectively.

4. Dimensions: The new dimensions of the device are 358mm × 96mm × 216mm (PS5) and 358mm × 80mm × 216mm (digital edition), making it slightly shorter, narrower and more compact.

Here’s a detailed Sony PS5 Slim Specs.

Other features:

• Backward compatibility with PS4 games.
• Up to 120fps with 120Hz output for very smooth action with little-to-no motion blur.
• 4K gaming with HDR picture quality for vibrant and bright colors and darker black levels.
• Four USB ports (two front USB-C and two back USB-A) for inputs, peripherals, and expansion.
• New four-panel design (top two panels are glossy, while the bottom two are matte).

The new device has a DualSense wireless controller, an HDMI cable, an AC power cable, and a horizontal stand. However, if you are looking for a vertical stand, you must buy separately. 

Sony PS5 Slim Release Date

The new PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive were released in the US market on 10th November. People can visit selected local retailers- Walmart and Target to buy their consoles. Later, people can also buy them from the official PlayStation store.

Regarding its release in other countries, Sony says it will roll out globally in the following months, and preorders will be available soon. 

Sony PS5 Slim Price

The PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive will cost $499 in the US, €550 in Europe, £480 in the UK, and AU$799.95 in Australia, and the PS5 Digital Edition will sell for $449 in the US, Euro 450 in Europe, Pond 390 in the UK and for AU$679.95 in Australia.

Even though the Sony PS5 slim price in India has not yet been released, it is expected to range anywhere between INR 37,000 to 42,000. 

Major Points to Know About Sony PS5 Slim

• The slimmer and sleeker version of Sony Play Station is priced at $499 in major stores in the US.

• The new variant is 30% smaller by volume and 18% lighter than the previous model.
• The new PS5’s detachable disc drive reportedly needs an internet connection for setup.
• Irrespective of its name, PS5 Slim, the device is still huge. 

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FAQs (Frequenty Aksed Questions)

1. What is the price of Sony PS5?

The New PS5 is available for $499 (INR 41,566.28), and the New PS5 Digital Edition will cost $449 (INR 37401.32).

2. Is the new Sony PS5 bundled with games?

Yes, the new console is bundled with “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” at Target and “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” at Walmart in the US. Sony includes either one of these games for free with the PS5 Slim when you buy from one of the retailers.  

3. What is the built-in storage of Sony PS5 Slim?

The new 1 TB built-in storage is the added feature of Sony PS5 slim, coming up from 825GB on the original. Additionally, it comes with two front-facing USB-C ports instead of one USB-C and one USB-A.

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Conclusion 

Despite all the speculations, the Sony PS5 slim release date in India is not yet known. As the console was released in the US in November, it is expected to launch in the Indian market in the following months. Despite calling it slim, the Play Station is still huge for its counterparts, but since Sony is a reliable name, the company expects a massive response from console fanatics.