PS5 Slim Teardown: What Changed in the Latest Sony Console?

Here's a breakdown of the new PS5 Slim.

November is the month for the new PlayStation 5, a.k.a. the "PS5 Slim," to drop for those who pre-ordered and looking to buy it from retail stores, but here is a teardown video to get more in-depth if it is a worthy purchase or not. This video came from a renowned YouTuber Dave2D, offering insights about what changed for the new version of the console, especially with Sony's massive promises.

PS5 Slim Teardown: Here's What Changed and What Did Not

PS5 Slim
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Dave2D has released a teardown video for the new PlayStation 5, dubbed in the gaming industry as the "Slim," and it carefully took apart the new console and looked into what it has to offer for gamers. The YouTuber noted the notable change in its weight, with its size seeing a smaller form factor compared to the original one, and the new detachable disc drive it features.

The new PS5 offers four panels in its body now, instead of two that cover one of each side.

In this teardown, Dave2D noted that its internals did not change drastically to save space, as Sony claimed, with its heatsink seeing massive changes that now features five heat pipes and a larger heatsink.

On the other hand, Linus Tech Tips regarded the new cooling system and noise suppression of the console, with the fan's sound now more directed towards the side vents.

Is the New PS5 Slim Worth the Purchase or Upgrade?

While there are only a few changes for the new PS5 Slim, with the new console also offering the iconic detachable disc drive, a smaller body, and reports claiming that mid-gen releases generally get some improvements. This new console costs $499.99, like the regular price of the original console, and for those who do not have the PS5 yet, this is a worthy upgrade.

Sony's PlayStation 5

The PlayStation 5 has been an iconic release from Sony, and it is because it remains among the top gaming consoles in the world, offering massive experiences and features for gamers. It has powerful and nifty features, including a hack that allows gamers to play PS4 titles on their PS5, and this centers on 120FPS speeds available for all to access and enjoy on the latest console.

In the PS5's three years in the market, it is already getting a mid-gen update, and earlier leaks claim that it is a slimmer version of the largest PlayStation ever released by the company. It was said that several of its components were made smaller and slimmer, making the new PlayStation feature a smaller form factor, but still promises its renowned performance for all.

The PlayStation 5 has brought in an era of improved gaming since its release in 2020, joined by two versions centering on a disc and digital variant. Now, its third variant appears for all, centering on the new PlayStation 5, unofficially dubbed by the industry as the "Slim," with the teardown claiming not much has changed, but its disc drive proves to be a marvel for this release.

Isaiah Richard
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