PlayStation Fans outraged as sony Reduces PS5 Slim Storage Capacity
September 3, 2023 - PlayStation fans are expressing widespread disappointment and frustration after Sony announced a reduction in storage capacity for the upcoming PS5 Slim model. The new CFI-210 version will feature 825 GB of storage, down from the 1TB found in the current PS5, despite maintaining the €499 price point. This effectively translates to approximately 600 GB of usable storage due to pre-installed system files, a figure comparable to the PlayStation 4.
The downgrade, impacting the digital edition of the PS5 Slim, has sparked important backlash online. A top post on the PS5 Reddit page quickly gained traction, wiht comments reflecting user dismay.”No way this is real? Hilarious and sad simultaneously occurring,” one user wrote. Another commented, ”This is beyond pathetic.” A third user lamented, “Feels like a fever dream when I remember the old days where a 5-year-old console would be dirt cheap, even bundled with games and accessories.”
Sony has offered limited explanation for the change, leading many to believe it is indeed a cost-cutting measure. While the standard PS5 model with a disc drive retains the 1TB storage, the decision to reduce capacity in the digital edition is particularly criticized, given its reliance on digital game purchases. Sony’s profit margins are understood to be higher on the standard console due to the cost of including a disc drive.
The storage reduction arrives alongside existing fan concerns regarding the recently released DualSense controller. The move comes amid a challenging global economic climate,prompting Sony to adjust hardware pricing and specifications. The question remains whether PlayStation fans perceive these changes as a reasonable response to economic pressures or as an attempt to maximize profits at the expense of consumer value.
