PS5 Console Set to Debut Exciting New Design this Holiday Season

With the holiday season just around the corner, PlayStation enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as Sony introduces a fresh iteration of its beloved PS5 console. This new model, designed to cater to the ever-evolving needs of gamers, is the result of a collaborative effort between Sony’s engineering and design teams. Packed with the same cutting-edge technology that makes the PS5 a top-tier gaming experience, this iteration comes in a more compact form factor, along with a detachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and an expanded 1TB SSD for increased internal storage.

Innovatively, the new PS5 has seen a remarkable reduction in volume by over 30% and weight by 18% for the standard model and 24% for the Digital Edition when compared to their predecessors. The console showcases a sleek design, featuring four separate cover panels. The top portion boasts a glossy finish, providing a visually pleasing contrast to the matte bottom panel. For those who opt for the PS5 Digital Edition, the Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive can be purchased separately for $79.99 USD, €119.99, £99.99 GBP, or ¥11,980 JPY.

The new PS5 model is set to hit the U.S. market in November, available at select local retailers and directly through playstation.com where possible. A global rollout will follow in the subsequent months, gradually phasing out the current PS5 model as stock depletes.

Here’s a breakdown of the recommended retail prices for the new PS5 Console model as it becomes available, starting in November at participating retailers:

• The U.S.
• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive: $499.99 USD
• PS5 Digital Edition: $449.99 USD
• Europe
• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive: €549.99
• PS5 Digital Edition: €449.99
• U.K.
• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive: £479.99 GBP
• PS5 Digital Edition: £389.99 GBP
• Japan
• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive: ¥66,980 JPY (includes tax)
• PS5 Digital Edition: ¥59,980 JPY (includes tax)

The new PS5 model will come with a horizontal stand included, and a separate Vertical Stand compatible with all PS5 models will be available for $29.99 USD, €29.99, £24.99 GBP, or ¥3,980 JPY.

Further exciting news for gamers is the array of PS5 Console Cover colors scheduled for release in early 2024, including a sleek all-matte Black edition, along with the vibrant Deep Earth Collection colors like Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver. Prices for the PS5 Console Covers will start at $54.99 USD, €54.99, £44.99 GBP, or ¥7,480 JPY, with more color options slated for future release.

With just ten days to go before the highly anticipated launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, gamers have much to look forward to this holiday season. Exciting titles such as Alan Wake 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 are also on the horizon, joining recent releases like EA Sports FC 24, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, and Baldur’s Gate 3 in offering a plethora of gaming options for PS5 enthusiasts.

For those interested in the technical specifications, the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition retain the following key features:

PS5 Specifications Holiday Season:

• External dimensions (excluding projecting parts): Approx. 358 × 96 × 216 mm (width × height × depth)
• Mass: Approx. 3.2 kg
• CPU: x86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2,” 8 Cores / 16 Threads, Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz
• GPU: AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine, Ray Tracing Acceleration, Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)
• System Memory: GDDR6 16GB, 448GB/s Bandwidth
• SSD: 1TB, 5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw)
• PS5 Game Disc: Ultra HD Blu-ray™, up to 100GB/disc
• BD/DVD drive: Disc Drive port equipped with Disc Drive
• Video Out: Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1)
• Audio: “Tempest” 3D AudioTech
• Input/Output (Front of Console): USB Type-C® port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps), USB Type-C® port (Hi-Speed USB)
• Input/Output (Back of Console): USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) x2
• Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), Wi-fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Specifications:

• External dimensions (excluding projecting parts): Approx. 358 × 80 × 216 mm (width × height × depth)
• Mass: Approx. 2.6 kg
• CPU: x86-64-AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2,” 8 Cores / 16 Threads, Variable frequency, up to 3.5 GHz
• GPU: AMD Radeon™ RDNA 2-based graphics engine, Ray Tracing Acceleration, Variable frequency, up to 2.23 GHz (10.3 TFLOPS)
• System Memory: GDDR6 16GB, 448GB/s Bandwidth
• SSD: 1TB, 5.5GB/s Read Bandwidth (Raw)
• PS5 Game Disc: Ultra HD Blu-ray™, up to 100GB/disc
• BD/DVD drive: Disc Drive port
• Video Out: Support of 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, VRR (specified by HDMI ver.2.1)
• Audio: “Tempest” 3D AudioTech
• Input/Output (Front of Console): USB Type-C® port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps), USB Type-C® port (Hi-Speed USB)
• Input/Output (Back of Console): USB Type-A port (Super-Speed USB 10Gbps) x2
• Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), Wi-fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax