We are with you in mid-September they informed on speculation by Insider Gaming magazine that Sony is preparing a new version of the PlayStation 5 console with a removable drive. Now, thanks to the web, these speculations are alive again Lossof which he was the first to share the information and just added it Insider Gamingled by Tom Henderson.
The Leak states in its article that the new version of the PlayStation 5 console will offer different appearance and more compact design. The console should also be lighter. According to the magazine’s sources, the console should also get rid of the need to use a separate stand in a horizontal position. The Japanese company is reportedly looking to save on manufacturing and shipping costs by reducing the console itself.
The console production has start in the second quarter of next year. It should then reach its first customers in September. However, the release may be delayed for various reasons. Although The Leak doesn’t mention a detachable mechanism, this innovation would make sense given the emphasis on saving size and weight. The detachable mechanism is expected to be sold separately, which could lower the price of the console itself.
A leak from “theleak (dot) co” has suggested that a PS5 Slim will be released in the third quarter of 2023.
I’m sure this is the PlayStation 5 I talked about earlier as the production and release times line up perfectly with the production and sales numbers I have. https://t.co/2rzlDrjYAb
– Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) November 7, 2022
It has integrated information from The Leak magazine Insider Gaming claiming that the new version over time will completely replace the existing PlayStation 5 version, which is expected to cease to be produced in October next year. For this reason, it is possible that the smaller PS5 does not carry the nickname Slim like previous generations.
Insider Gaming quotes in conclusion the possible arrival of PlayStation 5 Pro, which is not expected to be released before 2025. In any case, it should be noted that this is still speculation that has not been officially confirmed by any of Sony. In the video below you can remember the presentation of the original and still current version of PlayStation 5.
