Fresh Reports Suggest That PlayStation 5 Will Be Getting a ‘Slim’ Makeover With a New Model, Check Specifications Here

Published 11/07/2022, 10:59 AM EST

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The world of video gaming is getting exposed to many new developments with every passing day. From new gaming consoles to new revelations of games, the fans edge on their seats to celebrate a new event. And it seems PlayStation 5 has something ‘slim’ and impactful to release for the fans.

Sony’s PlayStation stands as a reputed company and console in the video gaming community. The minds at the organization have given life to breakthrough consoles and legendary game titles. Prominently, the gaming company released PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2022. And while the console goes on to make history to this day, it might be getting a variant in the foreseeable future.

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Are PlayStation fans getting a slim version of the console next year?

PlayStation 5 has been a groundbreaking console for the company. With its release, it exposed gamers to a new generation of gameplay interfaces. From design to technological capabilities, it left no stone unturned to master the art of showcasing video games.

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Surprisingly, another contender might just be entering the league. As reported by Forbes, a new variant of PS5 might be en route to the gaming world. Moreover, after consulting a trusted source, The Leak, the console, was presumed to be given the pseudonym PS5 slim.

To put the cherry on the suspense cake, it was learned that the expected console might make its appearance next year. Thus, one can surely say that gamers might be saving some space and welcoming technological tweaks with the console’s release.

What will be the features and capabilities of the upcoming console?

Now that you have learned about the upcoming PS5 ‘Slim’ console’s release, there is some more to learn about its features and capabilities. For starters, as the pseudonym goes ‘PS5 Slim’, a reduction in the size could be expected. Moreover, “ It uses “die-shrink” treatment to reduce its design.”

Notably, it is presumed to use less voltage and will have a cool temperament while even being more lightweight. Above all, the upcoming console would try to revamp the style of the current PlayStation 5. This console would try to eliminate the “awkward stand” that one has to use to balance the console on its side.

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Now production and shipping costs will be pivotal aspects of the console. For this purpose, the console can be expected to be reduced in size and weight. Again, displaying the meaning of ‘PS5 Slim.’

Notably, the production of the console is expected to start in Q2 2023 and initiate its release in Q3 2023. Therefore, the fans could expect the brains behind PlayStation to give birth to another riveting design of the console. And only time shall unveil the future of the console. Also, it should be noted that no such official news has been announced by the company.

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What do you think about this upcoming console of PlayStation? What features would you like to see in it? Feel free to share your opinions down below.

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Astitava Kaushik

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Astitava Kaushik is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Master's degree in Media and Communication studies. Throughout the years, he has developed a knack for writing and deems to explore the skill in the eSports field, with games like Valorant, FIFA, and Call of Duty holding a very special place in his heart.
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Jito Tenson