# PlayStation 5 will get two new variants by the end of 2023

URL: https://technosports.co.in/playstation-5-getting-two-variants-2023/  
Published: 2023-10-14  
Updated: 2023-10-14  
Author: Pavan Gunagi

Two new PlayStation 5 system models have been formally unveiled by Sony. Long-running rumors claimed that Sony was getting ready to unveil new PlayStation 5 consoles with smaller designs. Additional speculations said that Sony might introduce a removable disc drive, giving owners of PS5 Digital Editions the option to modify their devices so they can play discs.

![PlayStation 5](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/sony-ps5-115251660-16x9-1-1024x576.webp)
*Credit: sony*
*Credit: sony*

Since they initially surfaced, rumors and leaks concerning the new PlayStation 5 console models have persisted, and they have finally been confirmed to be true. The new PlayStation 5 console models are thinner than their equivalents that are currently on the market, with weight and volume reductions of 18% and 24%, respectively. It has also been announced that the speculated PS5 removable disc drive will be available later for $79.99.

## **The price of the consoles itself will increase by $50 from the current model to $499.99 for the PS5 with the disc drive and $499.99 for the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.**

Once the existing supply of original PS5s is exhausted, buyers will only have access to the new devices, which will be released in November. For $29.99, customers can also choose to buy a Vertical Stand.

> ✨ Introducing a new look for PlayStation 5 ✨  
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> Smaller design with a full-power PS5 experience. Full details on model options at PS Blog: [https://t.co/zy8XBuewQd](https://t.co/zy8XBuewQd) [pic.twitter.com/BU26zzBwXq](https://t.co/BU26zzBwXq)
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> — PlayStation (@PlayStation) [October 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1711773977129923048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Except for the detachable disc drive that will be made available for the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, these new PS5 console models are identical to those that are currently on the market in terms of functionality. Although reports claim that a PS5 Pro is also in development, this isn’t a mid-gen upgrade. Given this, some customers might decide to hold off on purchasing one of these new PS5 models to see if the rumors of a PS5 Pro console are accurate.

![PlayStation 5](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/hero-image-3-1024x576.webp)
*Credit: sony*
*Credit: sony*

The release of the new PS5 models is advantageous for the PlayStation brand. The major Spider-Man 2 PS5 exclusive game, which Sony is about to release, will undoubtedly be a system-seller this Christmas season. Although some customers might choose the Spider-Man 2 PS5 package, others might prefer the thinner PS5 consoles and choose to buy those along with a separate copy of Spider-Man 2.

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[Source](https://wccftech.com/new-playstation-5-slimmer-revision/)