A new image has recently leaked online that is suspected to be of the PS5 Slim, giving gamers their first look at Sony’s more compact version of the console. Spotted by Insider Gaming, this image of the slimmer version of the PS5 is said to have come from the same forum that leaked accurate images of the PS5’s white console cover. So there is a little bit of evidence there to suggest that this may be a legit design. With that said, Insider Gaming also notes that the image hasn’t been verified yet.

So it is also just as possible that the PS5 Slim leak isn’t accurate. Taking all of that into account, the PS5 is coming up on its three years since launch. If Sony goes by a similar release schedule, then we could very well see a slim console this year. For example, the PS4 was originally released on November 15 of 2013. Just under three years later in September of 2016, Sony released the PS4 Slim. This is no guarantee it will do the same thing with this generation. But it certainly does seem possible. Especially when you factor in other details like this leaked image. As well as previous rumors that Sony had plans to release a slim console in late 2023.

The leak suggests this PS5 isn’t actually “slim”

While the rumor references this as a potential PS5 Slim, it’s also important to note that it may not actually be physically slimmer than the original PS5. At least not in the way that the PS4 Slim was to the PS4. That because the leak (translated by Google via the X post) suggests the image is of the PS5 with a removable disc drive. So the console could technically be slimmer when the drive isn’t attached. According to the translation though the console has the same thickness as the original. But it also states that the console’s height is about 5cm lower.

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There’s also a black slit along the sides of the console. And although the image is too grainy to tell with complete accuracy, it looks like you can see the “Sony” branding on the inside corner of the right console cover. Just like on the original versions of the PS5. As with every take everything with a grain of salt. But this may indeed be Sony’s official design.

 



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