It was on November 12, 2020, when the Multinational conglomerate corporation, Sony introduced PlayStation 5. Loaded with a lot of features, PS5 is a more powerful and updated video game console offering a full dose of fun and entertainment to its users. Low loading times, better storage expansion, and a 4K Blu-ray player, all make the gaming experience on PS5 seamless and enjoyable. After the success of the PS5, now all eyes are on the PS5 Slim. Game lovers are curious to know when Sony will launch the PlayStation 5 Slim.
Are you also keen to learn about the PlayStation 5 Slim? Interested in knowing the specifications and features of the upcoming version of the game console? If you also eagerly want to know all about PS5 Slim, make sure to read the article till the end.
In this all-inclusive article, we have discussed everything about PlayStation 5 Slim including its release date, features, price, and a lot more.
So, without any further delay, let’s get started.
Release Date of PS5 Slim
Sony launched PlayStation 5 in the year 2020. Unlike its predecessor PlayStation 4, PS5 came out with many advantages and features. Because of its efficiency and ease of use, it became the talk of the town in the gaming world in the shortest time. Now game lovers are impatiently waiting for the new version of the console. Before the PlayStation 6 hits the market, there is a high probability that Sony will release other versions like PlayStation 5 Pro and PS5 Slim in the upcoming months or years.
While Sony has not yet released any official announcement or confirmation regarding the release date of a PS5 Slim. However, Sony has a habit of repeating the history of launching slimmer models of its consoles a few years after their initial launch. So, there is a high chance that a PS5 Slim could be released in the future and most likely before the launch of the next-generation PS6 version.
On the basis of previous versions, here are some details about the potential upcoming PlayStation 5 Slim console.
Expected Features of PS5 Slim
As Sony has maintained silence about any possible release date of a PlayStation 5 Slim, so we can only make rough guesses or speculations about its features.
It is important to note that the PS4 Slim is an updated version of the PlayStation 4 that has extremely same specifications as the original model. The only noticeable difference between the two versions is that the PlayStation 4 Slim is relatively thinner than the PlayStation 4. Therefore, we can assume PS5 Slim to have the same features as PlayStation 5, but it will certainly be a slimmer model.
To get a rough idea of the potential features of the PS5 Slim, here are the specifications of the PlayStation 5.
CPU | x86-64-AMD Ryzen Zen 2
8 Cores/16 Threads Variable frequency, up to 3.5GHz |
GPU | AMD Radeon RDNA 2-based graphics engine
10.28 TFLOPs, 36 CUs at 2.23GHz Ray Tracing Acceleration |
RAM | 16GB GDDR6/256-bit
448 GB/s Bandwidth |
Internal Storage | Custom 825 GB SSD
5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw) Typical 8-9GB/s (Compressed) |
External Storage | USB HDD support |
Expandable Storage | NVMe SSD slot |
Optical Drive | 4K UHD Blu-Ray Drive
Up to 100 GB/disc |
Video Out | Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs
VVR (specified by HDMI version 2.1) |
Audio | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech |
Networking | Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 a/b/ |
Price Estimation of PS5 Slim
Of course, it is early to comment on the price of the PlayStation 5 Slim. However, on the basis of the prices of previous versions, it is expected that the cost of the PlayStation 5 Slim will be less than that of the PlayStation 5 if it follows the footprints of the PlayStation 4 Slim which was cheaper than its actual model.
At the time of release, the actual price of the PlayStation 5 was $499. Therefore, we can expect that the PlayStation 5 Slim will be released at the cost of $399.
Closing Words
Above all, since Sony has not released any official statements, it is too soon to predict the release date, features, price, and any other information regarding the PS5 Slim.
We have tried our best to equip our readers with all the possible and relevant information about the upcoming gaming console. If you have any more details about it, do comment below.