A brand new picture has not too long ago leaked on-line that’s suspected to be of the PS5 Slim, giving players their first take a look at Sony’s extra compact model of the console. Noticed by Insider Gaming, this picture of the slimmer model of the PS5 is claimed to have come from the identical discussion board that leaked correct pictures of the PS5’s white console cowl. So there’s a little little bit of proof there to recommend that this can be a legit design. With that stated, Insider Gaming additionally notes that the picture hasn’t been verified but.
So it’s also simply as attainable that the PS5 Slim leak isn’t correct. Taking all of that into consideration, the PS5 is developing on its three years since launch. If Sony goes by an identical launch schedule, then we might very nicely see a slim console this 12 months. For instance, the PS4 was initially launched on November 15 of 2013. Slightly below three years later in September of 2016, Sony launched the PS4 Slim. That is no assure it’ll do the identical factor with this technology. But it surely actually does appear attainable. Particularly once you think about different particulars like this leaked picture. In addition to earlier rumors that Sony had plans to launch a slim console in late 2023.
The leak suggests this PS5 isn’t really “slim”
Whereas the rumor references this as a possible PS5 Slim, it’s additionally essential to notice that it might not really be bodily slimmer than the unique PS5. A minimum of not in the way in which that the PS4 Slim was to the PS4. That as a result of the leak (translated by Google through the X put up) suggests the picture is of the PS5 with a detachable disc drive. So the console might technically be slimmer when the drive isn’t connected. In keeping with the interpretation although the console has the identical thickness as the unique. But it surely additionally states that the console’s peak is about 5cm decrease.
There’s additionally a black slit alongside the perimeters of the console. And though the picture is just too grainy to inform with full accuracy, it seems to be like you may see the “Sony” branding on the within nook of the proper console cowl. Identical to on the unique variations of the PS5. As with each take the whole lot with a grain of salt. However this will likely certainly be Sony’s official design.
噂: ディスクドライブ着脱式新型PS5 のパッケージを入手したという中国からのリーク（信憑性は不明）
‐高さは5cmほど低くなっているが厚さは変わらずスリムではなくリニューアルモデル
‐カバーには黒いスリットが追加。着せ替え廃止？
‐前面には2つのType-Cポート pic.twitter.com/4hOiuz0BLf— のわの:げーみんぐ (@Gust_FAN) August 11, 2023