Sony to launch new PS5 design; to replace current model

Sony has revealed the new look for the PS5. This will be the current model for the PS5 once existing ones in stores sold out.

The new PS5 design is launched in a smaller form, but with the same features that the console has. The new design has 18% and 24% less weight and 30% less volume with four separate cover panels.

Users who purchase the digital version of the PS5 may choose to also buy the Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive. Both the digital and disc versions have a 1TB SSD storage. A vertical stand is also sold separately.

Here are the retail prices for the updated PS5 models and add-ons:

U.S.
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 499.99 USD
PS5 Digital Edition – 449.99 USD
Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – 79.99 USD
Vertical stand – 29.99 USD

Europe
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 549.99 EUR
PS5 Digital Edition – 449.99 EUR
Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – 119.99 EUR
Vertical stand – 29.99 EUR

U.K.
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 479.99 GBP
PS5 Digital Edition – 389.99 GBP
Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – 99.99 GBP
Vertical stand – 24.99 GBP

Japan
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – 66,980 JPY (includes tax)
PS5 Digital Edition – 59,980 JPY (includes tax)
Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive – 11,980 JPY
Vertical stand – 3,980 JPY

The new PS5 models are said to hit stores on November.