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Sony is gearing up to launch a new version of its PlayStation 5 console, which will have a slimmer design than the original one. The new PS5, which is expected to hit the market in November, has been spotted in some leaked images that show how it compares to its predecessor.
The images, which were posted by user @phantonpainss on X (formerly Twitter), show the new PS5 next to the original one, highlighting the differences in their sizes. The new PS5 has a smaller overall footprint and has shaved off several centimetres from both its length and width.
However, the slimmer design does not seem to affect the functionality of the device, as the back of the console still has the same ports as the original one. These include an HDMI port, two USB ports, a power connector, and an ethernet port.
While the post has since been taken down possibly due to a copyright strike by Sony, The Verge managed to save a couple of those just in the nick of time.
The images also confirm a previous rumour that the PS5’s disc drive will need an internet connection during setup. One of the images shows a message on the screen that says, “Can’t use your disc drive. You need to connect your PS5 to the network to register your disc drive to your PS5.”
Sony has not yet announced an official release date for the new PS5 console, but it is likely to be sometime in November. The price of the new PS5 will be $499.99 for the disc version and $449.99 for the digital version.
