Smaller PlayStation 5 Slim Set to Launch in November; Images Reveal Reduced Size, Height, and Heft

New PS5 Slim Features 1TB Storage, Detachable Disc Drive with One-Time Verification, with Disc and Digital Versions Priced at $499 and $449 Respectively; Leaked Bundles Reveal Possible Release Dates.

Sony's new PlayStation 5 Slim is expected to launch in November, featuring a smaller and shorter design compared to the original model.
While the PS5 Slim maintains a similar design silhouette to the original, it replaces a full USB-A port on the front with a USB-C.
The new console comes with a detachable disc drive that requires one-time internet verification during setup, sparking concerns over future use if Sony shuts down authentication servers.
With both disc and digital versions, the PS5 Slim will be priced at $499 and $449 respectively. A new horizontal stand will be sold separately for $30.
Leak ads suggest the release of bundled editions including a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III bundle available on November 10 for $499, and a Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 bundle priced at $560.