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PS5 Slim Reportedly Only 5cm Smaller, Not Very Different From Current Variant

A supposed independent software developer has leaked a brief description of what is supposedly the Playstation 5 Slim onto Twitter today. From what they

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A supposed independent software developer has leaked a brief description of what is supposedly the Playstation 5 Slim onto Twitter today. From what they say, it seems like the PS5 Slim isn’t even really that “Slim”, despite the name. However, no actual video or images have come with this description yet. Guy with the information did reveal that he has a video as well. Whether we will get to see that video or not is another discussion.

The developer (mostly making tools and utilities), who goes by @BwE_Dev on Twitter, described the PlayStation 5 Slim as being five centimeters or so shorter than the normal Playstation 5, and not much thinner. The disc drive is also less curved than the normal one, which he claims “looks weird”. Two black slits are also on each side of the case, with two USB-C ports on the front. Finally, the face buttons are embossed on the rear.

While, again, there’s no guarantee that BwE either saw the full thing or that it was an early prototype design, so far it seems like the PS5 Slim is going to be imitating the odd shape of the original Playstation 5. The shape got a large amount of commentary for its odd, flaring design, especially after the fairly similar designs of past Playstation consoles.

There’s also been debate on whether or not we’ll actually get any variants of the Playstation 5 to begin with. Back in January, Insider Gaming head Tom Henderson expressed doubt that we’d be getting a PlayStation 5 Pro or a Playstation 5 Slim at all.

“Slim” consoles are just that, slimmed-down versions of consoles that are less powerful, but are also cheaper and take up less space. The Xbox Series S, for instance, is a great deal thinner than the large black minifridge that is the Xbox Series X, and also noticeably smaller.

The last split-off console that Sony put in the Playstation line was the Playstation 4 Pro, which had greater graphical power than the original PlayStation 4 and was also noticeably bigger. This may be the reason why Sony’s supposed design for the Playstation 5 Slim isn’t very good.

 

[Rudius]

What matters most is that it is cheaper to produce. The size of the machine will only bother you when moving it, something you won't do often.

 

[Puscifer]

I mean if you give me a design that doesn't incorporate the silly stand I'd be okay with it, it doesn't seem very well thought out.


Don't @ me, the design is straight silly and I'm not much of a fan all these months later.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Yeah, this sounds like a minor revision that replaces the current PS5. This isn’t Slim or PS5 Lite.

 

[Astral Dog]

I want to see a total redesign

 

[DeepEnigma]

As I said in the other thread,

He should draw us a picture.

I still don't think it will be much different in overall look. "Slim" are those who have their own head cannon or adopt other's head cannon. None of the official leaks ever called it a slim, but rather mentioned a slight redesign for a unified assembly line product which would be sound logistics.

I always get annoyed when I see stuff like this,

Guy with the information did reveal that he has a video as well. Whether we will get to see that video or not is another discussion.

Put up, or STFU.

 

[Gaiff]

I want to see a total redesign

This. The PS5 is an abomination of a design.

 

[RagnarokIV]

Hard pass.

 

[dotnotbot]

"It's so ugly and big, I'll wait for slim"

 

[Fermbiz]

So its still ugly as shit.

 

[DeepEnigma]

So its still ugly as shit.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Big dick energy hard to contain. Chassis remains the same.

 

[SJRB]

A revision should give a performance improvement in some way to make it worthwhile for me as a consumer.

What the fuck does it matter what the size of the machine is? I'll never understand people who make an issue out of this. Do you live in your grandma's basement or something?

 

[rofif]

Dual USB c in the front? How about connecting pulse 3d then? It got usb A.
5cm smaller is fine. What's important is that disc drive is still in boys

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

I want to see a total redesign

PS5 Pro

 

[mckmas8808]

Yeah, this sounds like a minor revision that replaces the current PS5. This isn’t Slim or PS5 Lite.

But it was NEVER called a slim in the first place. Not sure where people got that from.

 

[DeepEnigma]

But it was NEVER called a slim in the first place. Not sure where people got that from.

 

[Banjo64]

Wow. 5 whole CM.

 

[mckmas8808]

A revision should give a performance improvement in some way to make it worthwhile for me as a consumer.

What the fuck does it matter what the size of the machine is? I'll never understand people who make an issue out of this. Do you live in your grandma's basement or something?

Yes they do. LOL!!!!

 

[R6Rider]

Wow. 5 whole CM.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Wow. 5 whole CM.

That's two inches, most men dream of that in the other direction.

 

[IntentionalPun]

None of the info about this thing ever seemed to point to it being a "slim" design lol

It's a redesign to make the default console a digital one, and to have an add-on drive.. and of course Sony's usual attempts at cost cutting over time.

Still 5cm is nice, but I do wonder if Sony will brand it "slim". Maybe "PS5 short" lol

 

[DeepEnigma]

None of the info about this thing ever seemed to point to it being a "slim" design lol

It's a redesign to make the default console a digital one, and to have an add-on drive.. and of course Sony's usual attempts at cost cutting over time.

Still 5cm is nice, but I do wonder if Sony will brand it "slim". Maybe "PS5 short" lol

PS5 5'11" vs 6'0"

 

[JimboJones]

Wonder if they want to keep compatibility with the face plates

 

[Bernoulli]

if only i could get those 5cm, i really need them

 

[IntentionalPun]

PS5 5'11" vs 6'0"

lol imagine being under 6 foot.

 

[DinoD]

Wow. 5 whole CM.

It may barely fit now!

 

[Tommi84]

Just fix this horrible BUZZING SOUND goddamit! The 'fix' that needs to be applied in the powersupply literally costs pennies and I can't fathom how were Sony allowed to release the console in this state

 

[mckmas8808]

None of the info about this thing ever seemed to point to it being a "slim" design lol

It's a redesign to make the default console a digital one, and to have an add-on drive.. and of course Sony's usual attempts at cost cutting over time.

Still 5cm is nice, but I do wonder if Sony will brand it "slim". Maybe "PS5 short" lol

But this leak says this new PS5 has a disc drive too.

 

[DaGwaphics]

Who would say that slim consoles are generally less powerful than the OG console, that's literally never happened. In fact, the X1S increased performance marginally and all the others from Sony, Nintendo, and Sega just performed the same.

Sad to hear that they might still have that same disturbing shape. I had figured I might not bother getting a PS this generation, that choice might cinch that decision for me. At least it would be a couple inches shorter I guess.

 

[Dthomp]

Really for me all that matters is that it improves on the awful heat problems that the launch systems could have. Mine has had to be stripped down and heavy cleaned twice already due to overheating shutdowns and I live in a pretty well ventilated area of my place. Wifes launch system has never had a problem though, so just a bad roll of the dice for me but I want a new one that I don't have to worry about this anymore. A just basic box would also be fine with me, never have been a fan of the look of this system

 

[R6Rider]

lol imagine being under 6 foot.

 

[IntentionalPun]

But this leak says this new PS5 has a disc drive too.

Every rumor points towards a removable drive.

Perhaps this "indie dev" with 2k followers is just making shit up lol He also just may have seen it in "attached drive" state.

Honestly not even sure why a random indie dev would know.

 

[AlphaDump]

lol imagine being under 6 foot.

You laugh now but we will all find out one day.

 

[Magic Carpet]

PS5 revision 385 mm
Series X 301 mm

 

[onnextflix5]

what is this guy reliable, what is would be the point of removing the disc drive if it’s not much slimmer WTF. And Sony there is no way the ps5 is outselling the ps4 if you can’t get a slim ps5 out there ASAP.

 

[Moses85]

That isnt much of an surprise. Slim is 2 years away. Its just a PS5 to improve the profit.

Did you really expect a Slim?

 

[jm89]

5cm ain't too bad.

Get rid of the default seto kaiba cover and put one of those dbrand style cases without the collar poking out. could make it feel a bit smaller.

 

[SlimySnake]

I would give up my left nut to get 5cm. thats like 2 full inches!

 

[DaGwaphics]

what is this guy reliable, what is would be the point of removing the disc drive if it’s not much slimmer WTF. And Sony there is no way the ps5 is outselling the ps4 if you can’t a slim ps5 out there ASAP.

Who knows how it will work out, but I can definitely see a potential manufacturing advantage if they moved to a design that could easily be digital or disk (even if they keep selling both). As it is they are manufacturing two separate cases and maybe two different MBs (does the DE currently have the connections for the drive?). Switching to a model that they could easily pop a drive onto would likely save them some dollars. Maybe that could manifest as everything being DE and users could add the disk, or Sony can easily add the drive in packaging of a disk model.

 

[Banjo64]

That isnt much of an surprise. Slim is 2 years away. Its just a PS5 to improve the profit.

Did you really expect a Slim?

The PS3 and PS4 had a slim revision at year 3. Expecting this for the PS5 = you are an idiot.

 

[Mokus]

5cm it is something. I assume it's the massive cooling system that is is significantly reduced.

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

Oh well, glad I bit the bullet and bought the kaiju model then

 

[T-Cake]

LOL, the new Spider-man 2 PS5 could actually be the slim version!

 

[Tsaki]

Nothing new that Henderson didn't already leak. "He has a video to support it". Show stuff or you are a bullshitter. Simple as.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Sounds good for anyone with the original or just picked one up in the fire sale...

...ahem...me...so cool...just hang fire for the pro.

 

[HeisenbergFX4]

But it was NEVER called a slim in the first place. Not sure where people got that from.

Some have warned people it likely wasn't a slim but you know people

 

[THE:MILKMAN]

Some have warned people it likely wasn't a slim but you know people

To be fair this same article points out that Tom Henderson just a few months ago expressed doubt if slim and Pro even existed and now is according to Kepler_L2 the only legit leaker of Pro specs...!

I can't keep up!

 

[StealthGoblin]

It’s not gonna be marketed as a slim. People need to get their head around that and then the expectations can be kept in check.