PS5 slim: Sony's new console comes with attachable disk drive and a price increase

Say hello to the new PS5 Slim!

Back in August, rumblings of an slimmed-down PlayStation 5 model made the rounds on the internet. That rumor has now been confirmed by Sony.

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In a Tuesday blog post, Sony revealed the new PS5 design. It's slimmer and lighter, and comes with 1TB of storage and a detachable disk drive. The company confirmed that this will be the new design for its PS5 models going forward. The previous design will be phased out after all available models have been sold. The new slim PS5 will ship to other countries in the months following the November U.S. release.

First images at the new Sony PS5 design Credit: Sony

The most fascinating change to the new design is the aforementioned detachable Blu-Ray disc drive. In the past, customers had a choice between the standard PS5 console and the digital-only version, which removed the disc drive entirely for a cheaper price tag. Sony said in its announcement that those who purchase the new digital-only console can purchase the attachable disc drive for $80.

The original PS5 digital console retails for $399, but its slimmer model will now see a $50 price increase for a total of $449.99. The vertical stand that was included in the original models will also be sold separately.

The slimmer PS5 will officially launch in November ahead of the holiday season with Sony looking to drum up interest of its digital-only hardware.