Get Playstation 5 now or wait for the Slim version?

[212rikanmofo]

I plan on getting a PS5, but not sure if I should wait for the slim version which is supposedly releasing some time this month. Plus I'm also waiting for a good deal. I believe the price should drop below $450 for the disc version. But no sale currently on it.

 

[erihp]

The PS5 Slim will be released in November 2023, so if you can wait, it might be worth buying the slimmer and more powerful model. But if you're eager to get started playing next-gen games, there's nothing wrong with buying the current PS5 model.

I agree with waiting for the slim, but there is nothing ‘more powerful’ about it. Same chip, same performance, same power consumption.

 

[diamond.g]

I agree with waiting for the slim, but there is nothing ‘more powerful’ about it. Same chip, same performance, same power consumption.

There is a rumor floating around that the "slim" version runs warmer and pulls more power from the wall than the "fat" version.

 

[Pezimak]

There is a rumor floating around that the "slim" version runs warmer and pulls more power from the wall than the "fat" version.

Interesting, it’s performance is identical to the OG model, it is using the exact same chip. Teardowns suggest the PSU offers the same input and output as the OG too, so it’s interesting if it runs warmer and pulls more.

 

[Macalicious2011]

Fat vs Slim is relative. We are not talking Series S vs Series X difference. I would buy the fat PS5 because:

-The hardware is proven. Bugs or annoyances with regards to the slim one are unknown.
-Both require pretty much the same foot print whether vertical or horizontal.
-The fat one has a built in stand.
-The fat one has plenty of third party blades and accessories.
-If you are lucky, you could grab a good deal on the fat one over the coming weeks.

 

[diamond.g]

Interesting, it’s performance is identical to the OG model, it is using the exact same chip. Teardowns suggest the PSU offers the same input and output as the OG too, so it’s interesting if it runs warmer and pulls more.

Dave2D did the teardown and temp/power tests...

 

[Pezimak]

Dave2D did the teardown and temp/power tests...

Guess that’s the downside to downsizing.

 

[Taustin Powers]

The slim version is not much smaller, it's not less ugly, it's just a little lighter. If you can get a good deal on the old model now, I would see no real reason to wait.

 

[Ameer_1]

I plan on getting a PS5, but not sure if I should wait for the slim version which is supposedly releasing some time this month. Plus I'm also waiting for a good deal. I believe the price should drop below $450 for the disc version. But no sale currently on it.

Wait for the slim version since it's new. Walmart, Target, Cosco, and Best Buy will have it available this Friday the 10th it will have a code included for Call Of Duty MW3 for $499.

 

[Macalicious2011]

The smaller size of the slim model is growing on me. Looks good in videos. Will look even sleeker with dark third party plates.

 

[furbzv1]

I think that if you were already looking at getting 1. a ps5 2. mw3 - then its a win win to get the bundle.
if you bought the og version, might not be a bad thing to upgrade, new warranty and new control