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Ensure you’ve got space in your gaming setup for Sony’s latest console by knowing the PS5 dimensions.
Big things are coming from Sony, by which we actually mean a smaller thing, a brand new, slimmer PlayStation 5. The PS5 Slim’s dimensions shave a significant amount of height, girth and weight from the original console, making for a sleeker and more visually appealing console.
For many, this was a long time coming. Ever since its release, the PlayStation 5 has been criticised for its bulky silhouette, which was all the more obvious compared to the striking tower design of its competitor the Xbox Series X.
How big is the original PlayStation 5?
When it was released, the PlayStation 5 was the biggest game console on the market. It measures in at 15.4 x 10.2 x 4.1 inches, that’s a 30% increase in volume vs the PlayStation 5 Slim. When the PS5 was released, many gamers out there were concerned the size of the thing might be so big they’d actually struggle to fit it into their gaming set-up.
Well, over three years later, their prayers have been answered. The new slimmer PlayStation 5 will eventually fully replace the original when its stock runs out. There’s even the option to go even slimmer by doing away with the game’s disk tray entirely. This will save you 50 bucks on purchase and is ideal for anyone who intends to mostly play digitally downloaded games anyway. If you do change your mind, you will be able to buy an attachable Blu-ray disk tray and simply slot it on.
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