Sony has announced the PlayStation 5 Slim. Set to be launched in India on April 5th, this successor gaming console model is expected to carry forward the power and performance of the previous one, along with the addition of some exciting new features, especially in terms of storage and design. Among the most notable improvements that will surely be part of the PlayStation 5 Slim are those related to the expanded storage. The standard PlayStation 5 holds onto powerful hardware, and the Slim series, too, holds onto powerful hardware, but increased internal storage has been retained up to a rather accommodating 1TB.
It offers plenty of room for expansion, where a gamer can save games, media, and apps without worrying about space. Sony is also well assured of working with an external SSD for one on the hunt for many more storage solutions, giving no choice but to guarantee unbeatable flexibility for the gaming enthusiast. Not content with just enhancing storage, Sony has also focused on refining the console’s physical design. In contrast, the PlayStation 5 Slim is about 30% less in space and 25% lighter than the product that has been replaced. In conclusion, the design is much more compact and manageable in size, besides a gaming setup. Even with this smaller profile, the console fits the design gamers expect from a PlayStation.
One of the distinguishing features of the PlayStation 5 Slim is its versatility in terms of configuration. And with two models, one with a disc and the other without, PlayStation caters to each person’s needs and habits. The disc model still offers the comfort of traditional Blu-Ray Disc for gamers who are more concerned about the game’s physicality. The disc-less version, however, is aimed at the digital purist, removing all the rest of it with no physical media.
The most significant design element in the PlayStation 5 Slim is the four additional side plates, making them eight in total compared to the regular PlayStation 5. These add extra space, which gives a practical application in that they accommodate a detachable Blu-ray disk drive on compatible models. At the front, we can see two USB-C ports of the console, so there’s no need to worry that there will not be enough space for the connected devices and accessories.
Despite these changes, Sony could still price the product reasonably and be sure that many gamers with a low budget will be able to afford it. The disc version goes for Rs 54,990, while the disc-less edition retails at Rs 44,990—quite a looker for persons who prefer the intake of digital content.
