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Sep 11, 2024 · The Pro will be tall and long like the original PS5, but with the thinness of the revised Slim model. It has a new finned design element across the side slashes on its removable plates (which Sony ...
Oct 15, 2023 · Old PS5 vs. New PS5: Size and Weight. A major change to the PS5's design is the size. The launch PS5's dimensions were 390mm x 260mm x 104mm (height, width, depth) for the disc edition, while the digital edition had dimensions of 390mm x 260mm x 92mm. The smaller PS5s have dimensions of 358mm x 216mm x 96mm and 358mm x 216mm x 80mm for the disc ...
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By Gerald Lynch
last updated 31 March 2022
Exploring the innards of the tweaked, new PS5 console
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It’s noticeably lighter and in mass production right now, meaning if you’re still waiting on buying a PS5, the newly-released CFI-1100 version of the PlayStation 5 is likely the one you’re going to end up with.
It’s possible that Sony was overly cautious in its initial construction of the PS5. To have a successful console launch, you not only need to get machines into players’ hands, but also ensure that they work reliably.
Once a device goes mass market, there’s no telling how people are going to use them – a PlayStation could be stacked in a media center, or left next to other hot components and devices, not to mention simply being used in hot or humid climates. Sony’s engineers have likely tested units in all sorts of stressful conditions, but it’s still near impossible to account for all the variations in set up and lifestyle that real-world users will have. As such, the original PS5 design may have had more cooling than was necessary, and with a few months’ worth of real-world user data to draw upon, Sony’s been able to confidently slim down the console and reduce its manufacturing costs.
However… isn’t it better to be safe than sorry? There will be some who will have more trust in the older design’s heavier cooler construction, which could potentially make the earlier models (with the CFI-1000 number) sought after in the future.
Regardless, you’d assume that the older models are now being phased out in favor of this revision, as Sony announced it’s now making a profit on the disc version of the console, so stay eagle-eyed when buying if you have a preference.
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Mar 21, 2024 · Sony has now introduced a new PS5 Slim model, which replaces the original chunkier model and it’s a noticeable and welcome shift. The new model is 30% reduced in volume compared to the ...
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