It’s been a while since the PlayStation 5 (PS5) is among us, so the arrival of a version with reduced dimensions of the console is approaching. Will it be? The most recent rumors indicate that the PS5 Slimas it might be called, will be announced by Sony in the third fiscal quarter of 2023.
Although the company does not comment on the matter, the launch of a compact PS5 makes sense. For starters, the current version is robust and has an interesting design, but takes up a lot of space.
In addition, a reduced-size version tends to be simpler to manufacture, which can result in lower prices for the consumer. Let’s also take into account the “tradition”: the PS3 had a slim version, as well as the PS4.
A source heard by The Leak account that Sony is developing a version of the PlayStation 5 less bulky compared to the original console, as well as lighter. The new model must also work with lower voltage and thus generate less heat.
It is no easy task to reduce the dimensions of the console. The size of the power supply and the need for an external design that facilitates heat dissipation are among the factors that complicate this job.
But, if the rumors are right, Sony has finally found a way to tweak all these features in favor of a smaller console that still performs. The new version may even no longer require a support base to be kept in a horizontal or vertical position.
This last aspect raises the possibility that the new PS5 has a more sober design, that is, “square”. But, if the functional attributes of the original console are preserved, this shouldn’t be a problem for any gamer.
No “Slim” in the name?
Sony’s fiscal third quarter hits the conventional calendar. This means that, if the rumors are correct, the PS5 Slim will be announced between July and September 2023.
However, there is a suspicion that Sony will not maintain the tradition of the name. If this is confirmed, the new PS5 will be reduced in size, but will not be described as “Slim”. The reason? Only Sony knows.
There’s also the possibility that the PS5 Slim (or whatever it’s called) is the supposed PlayStation 5 with external storage drive. However, the current buzz does not make this relationship, because it is to be expected that the external drive works with any version of the line.
Meanwhile, the company continues to release revisions of the original console. Announced in September, the latest PS5 review maintains the design standard, but is lighter and warmer less. Merit, in large part, of the use of the AMD Oberon Plus chip, of 6 nanometers.
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