A typical PlayStation 5 is priced at $499, provided it’s available at its original retail cost, which can be quite challenging to find. Alongside the existing PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, there are indications that another version might be introduced soon, also at a reduced price.
Recently revealed court documents from the Microsoft v. FTC trial have shed light on Sony’s intentions to introduce a hardware update for the PlayStation 5, known as the PlayStation 5 Slim. This revised edition is expected to be unveiled later this year.
Here is a sample of the said documents:
According to the disclosed documents, the PlayStation 5 Slim is projected to be priced at $399.99, matching the current cost of the Digital Edition. Moreover, there are indications in the documents that Sony is considering the launch of a Pro model in the future, anticipated to have improved hardware features, but no specific information is available regarding its pricing or enhancements.
Rumors surrounding the alleged PlayStation 5 Slim suggest that it will introduce a notable feature: compatibility with a detachable disc drive. However, these rumors also suggest that this feature may not be compatible with the current PlayStation 5 models.
Given Sony’s history of releasing streamlined versions of their consoles, the mention of a PlayStation 5 Slim in the documents is in line with their past practices, which date back to the original PlayStation.
As the release of the new model is anticipated later this year, it is reasonable to expect that Sony will soon reveal its design and any distinct features that set it apart from the existing models.
