In the world of gaming, anticipation for Sony’s slimmer and lighter mid-gen refresh of the PS5 is reaching a fever pitch. Recently, details about its release date and a potential bundle have seemingly leaked online. Renowned tipster Billbil-kun, known for his accurate predictions about monthly PS Plus game releases, has unveiled intriguing information about the new PlayStation consoles.
According to Billbil-kun, the slimmed-down version of the PS5 will hit the shelves on November 10 in the United States, with a global release to follow. This release includes both disc and digital versions, catering to gamers’ preferences. Notably, just two days before the official launch, on November 8, Sony will bundle the new PS5 with the highly anticipated Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, priced at $559.99. Remarkably, this is the same cost as the existing standard edition bundle. While specific details about the content are not confirmed, it is expected to include a digital voucher for the game and a themed controller.
Billbil-kun’s report, which has been machine-translated from French, suggests that the Spider-Man 2 bundle will only feature the disc version of the PS5 slim ‘without dedicated design.’ This likely refers to the absence of the special edition red-and-black PS5, which resembled Venom’s symbiote. However, it remains uncertain whether this refers to the detachable disc drive or the entire console side plate.
Sony recently unveiled the new PS5 Slim, claiming it to be 30 percent smaller and lighter than the base PlayStation 5. It features a glossy top half and a matte bottom, separated by a sleek black streak. Similar to the original launch, it will be available in two versions: the Digital Edition and one equipped with a detachable Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive.
The PS5 slim disc edition will be priced at $499.99, while the Digital Edition will cost $449.99. This is a slight increase from the original pricing of $399, although gamers have the option to purchase the Blu-ray drive separately for $79.99. In terms of hardware, both versions remain consistent in processing power and graphics, with a minor upgrade to internal storage, increasing from an 825GB SSD to a 1TB SSD.Importantly, once Sony depletes its inventory of the original launch edition PS5s, the new slimmer variant will become the only option available for purchase.
Additionally, reports indicate that several Japanese sellers, including the regional Amazon site, have already opened pre-orders for the PS5 slim, aligning with the November 10 release date. As of July, Sony had sold an impressive 40 million PS5 units worldwide. The company has high expectations for refreshed console sales.
In India, the current-gen standard PS5 disc edition is listed at Rs. 54,990, while the Digital Edition is available for Rs. 44,990. Both editions are readily accessible through online and brick-and-mortar stores, with frequent discounts seen in recent times. Sony also has plans to launch the PlayStation Portal handheld gaming device later this year, allowing players to seamlessly stream their console games onto a smaller screen via Wi-Fi.
Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting development in the gaming world.