<p>Sony announced the slimmer and lighter model of the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps5/" title="List of PS5 games">PlayStation 5</a> in a <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/10/10/new-look-for-ps5-console-this-holiday-season/?sf269561474=1">blog posted today</a>. It will be available in select stores across the US in November; global rollout is expected in the following months.</p>

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<p>As with the original release, this model comes in two forms: the Digital Edition ($449.99) and the one with a Blu-Ray Disc Drive ($499.99). This time, however, if you purchase the Digital Edition, you can buy a separate  Blu-Ray Drive for $79.99.</p>

<p>The announcement also introduced a new product, a metalic-ish vertical stand that's compatible with all PS5 models. You can get for $29.99.</p>

<p>The video that accompanied the announcement did not include a side-by-side comparison. Although it did say that this new model is 30% slimmer and 18% and 24% lighter than the originals.</p>


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Lighter and slimmer. Now with a detachable Blu-Ray Disc Drive. 

Sony announced the slimmer and lighter model of the PlayStation 5 in a blog posted today.

PS5 'Slim' Coming to the US in November

Lighter and slimmer. Now with a detachable Blu-Ray Disc Drive.