There’s been a supply-and-demand problem since the PlayStation 5’s release. PS5s were hard to get during sales, so chances are you fought for it. In any case, if you don’t have one, it’s probably because you didn’t want to bother with the hassle of trying to get one.
There’s two flavors of PS5: the standard version with Blu-ray disc drive and the digital version without it. PS5 Slim might come out before 2023, so you’ll have another option.
What are the chances of a PS5 Slim in 2023?
Apparently Sony’s PS5 Slim comes with a detachable disc drive this year. There’s supposed to be little difference between the PS5 and it’s like giving users the option to add a disc drive was the right thing to do.
In a court filing related to their Activision Blizzard acquisition trial, Microsoft claims Sony will release a PS5 Slim and a handheld console. It’s been all over the news since then, and although it’s just a rumor, it seems likely that’s Sony’s 2023 plan.
Would a PS5 Slim be good for gamers?
There’s more to the PS5 Slim release than whether it’s good for gamers. Despite not selling as many units as forecast, the PlayStation 5 has sold over 38.5 million units by April 2023. Although it’s been plagued since its release during the pandemic by supply and demand issues. Adding a third option should fix the supply issue by increasing stock output. There’s plenty of reasons why you should get a PS5.
Gamers love detachable drives because they give them more choices. Users had the choice between a disc or diskless console, but it meant either paying over $500 for a games console, or paying less and not being able to use discs.
The PS5 Slim is rumored to start at $400, so it’s a middle-of-the-road price, which gives users the most options. You never know, it might actually become the flagship. Sony is dropping a new model, so if you bought a PS5 recently, you might feel a little let down. It’s gonna feel a little cheated for gamers who just bought a full-price PS5 console now that there’s a Slim model.
Will Sony launch a PS5 Slim in 2023?
We’ll have to wait and see if a new PS5 launches in 2023. There are precedents for consoles getting newer, updated versions as they age. It might be a good time to buy a PS5 if you haven’t already. Many gamers will probably love being able to pick whether they need a disc drive or not.
