For some time, Sony has been working on the PS5 Slim, the console that will become the successor to the PS5, and which, as happened with the PS4 at the time, will become the model that will facilitate access to the new generation to more users due to greater availability and price as it will be cheaper than the original model.

I know that many of you are eagerly awaiting the launch of the PS5 Slim and that you have some doubts about its possible specifications, key features, release date and price. To help you solve all these questions I decided to write this article where you will find the answers to these questions.

Keep in mind that all the information I have gathered in this article is based on rumors and leaks that make a lot of sense, as well as my own knowledge and experience. I’m pretty sure there won’t be any big changes and that this information is reliableso I hope you enjoy it and that it helps give you a bit more clarity on what to expect from the PS5 Slim.

To make it easier for you to consult and understand, I decided to present everything we know about the PS5 Slim based on the classic model of questions and answers. As always if you have any questions You can leave it in the comments and I will help you solve it.

What exactly will the PS5 Slim be?

Like the PS4 Slim vs. PS4, the PS5 version more compact, more efficient and with minor modifications at the hardware level. This console will also have lower manufacturing costs, allowing Sony to launch it with a lower retail price than the PS5 had.

Will the PS5 Slim be less powerful than the PS5?

actually no it could even be a bit strongeras in theory it will have some internal improvements aimed at efficiency that could improve GPU turbo mode scaling. Just because it’s smaller and more powerful doesn’t mean it’s slower.

What changes will the PS5 Slim bring?

The most visible will be in New design and in the format that will be more compact. The PS5 Slim will have it too changes at the hardware level, and I believe these will be the most important:

• It will use the new AMD APU made in 6nm node of TSMC, although I do not rule out that he will eventually use it 5nm node, also from TSMC. It will have the same CPU and GPU-level specifications as the original PS5, but using a more advanced node It generates less heat and consumes less energy.
• You will have a more compact cooling system, less noisy and more economical. This, along with the new APU manufacturing process and smaller console size, will reduce the amount of materials needed to build it and will reduce production costs.
• We could see the others too minor changes to other components and maybe there will be removing some ports and connectorsbut by no means anything particularly important.

How much will the PS5 Slim cost?

It is one of the most important questions and I think the older generation gives us the answer. The PS4 Slim has hit the market the price is 100 euros lower than the PS4, which leads me to think that Sony might repeat the same game. I’m pretty sure the price of the PS5 Slim will 399 euros in the version with an optical drive, although I’m not sure if we’ll see a variant without an optical drive. If so, it should cost 299 euros.

Can someone tell me that Sony didn’t release a non-optical version of the PS4 Slim, but on that occasion PS4 didn’t have a version without said unityes this time The PS5 has a fully digital variant. In any case, this is one of the points that still gives me the most doubts, so we will have to wait and see what happens.

Will the PS5 Slim have any limitations or incompatibilities?

Not at all, it will be fully compatible with existing PS5 games and have the same functions and features. It may happen that for reasons of space when using the new, more compact design, the connector will be removed, as I told you before, but nothing more. The PS5 Slim retains everything that made the PS5 great.

When will the PS5 Slim hit the market?

All indications were that it would launch in 2023, but seeing the situation the PS5 is going through, which still has serious production issues, I think it’s more likely that the PS5 Slim will eventually arrive. sometime in 2024. However, we can also find a transitional date, i.e. between the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024.

Will you have stock restrictions?

It’s another of the issues that have caused the most concern among potential PS5 Slim buyers. I think the console has already been mentioned should have no problems with stockbecause its launch will take place at a time when the shortage of chips and other key components should already be resolved, and also because Sony’s production capacity should be significantly improved by then.