It’s smaller but not that much smaller (Picture: Reddit)

The new models of PS5 console are smaller than the original but until a fan created comparison images it wasn’t clear how much smaller.

Sony’s announcement of its new models of PlayStation 5 was typically low key and while there were plenty of pictures of the new designs (which they didn’t specifically refer to as PS5 Slim) there were no comparison shots with the older models – which made it hard to visualise how much smaller they are.

Measurements for the new model were given though, so an enterprising fan on Reddit has created a set of images that show the size difference and it’s actually quite significant.

For some reason they’ve used 3D models rather than the official photos, which means you’ve got the original disc version next to the new Digital Edition, but it’s the size difference that’s most important and that you can see clearly.

Although the difference isn’t massive the new models are slimmer than the original versions, but Sony only rarely uses the term Slim officially – even though that’s what everyone calls them.

Both models will completely replace the older ones over time, which means there’s likely to be a lot of discounts and sales this year, as there already was during the summer .

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However, while the new models are exactly the same price in Europe, the Digital Edition is $50 (£41) more expensive in the US and both are more expensive in Japan.

Europe has already seen price rises for the original consoles, so the US is still doing better as the standard version with a disc drive has still not had any price hike.

Instead, the most outrageous pricing issue with the new consoles is that if you want to stand them vertically you’ll have to buy a separate £24.99 stand.


PS5 slim 3D model and PS5 fat 3d model size comparison by u/NatureCertain in playstation


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