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Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition): price, specs & release date
Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition), released 2023-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) is listed at $499 on en.wikipedia.org as of 2026-06-27, #5 cheapest of 18 game consoles (median $649); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 67/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 18 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Around 30% smaller, slimmer, easier-to-store chassis; Same excellent performance and fast load times as the original PS5.
- Skip if Vertical stand is a separate purchase (~$30) is a dealbreaker.
Is the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) a good buy?
At $499, the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) is #5 cheapest of the 17 game consoles we track, where the median is $599. On the spec sheet, its GPU of 10.28 TFLOPS is above the median of the 13, its storage of 1000 GB is above the median of the 15, and its RAM of 16 GB is at the median of the 18.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 3 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition)
Three whitelisted hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Engadget) agree the PS5 Slim disc edition keeps the original's excellent performance and vast library in a chassis roughly 30% smaller, with a 1TB SSD and swappable covers. All are qualitative, with no lab-measured figures. Main gripes: mediocre DualSense battery and the $30 vertical stand costing extra.
Based on 3 reviews · 2024-07-30–2025-02-02
Tested by Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Engadget
Consistently praised
- Around 30% smaller, slimmer, easier-to-store chassis · 3 sources
- Same excellent performance and fast load times as the original PS5 · 3 sources
- Larger 1TB SSD gives more usable storage · 3 sources
- Huge, ever-growing game library plus PS4 backward compatibility · 3 sources
- DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers remain excellent · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Vertical stand is a separate purchase (~$30) · 3 sources
- DualSense battery life is underwhelming · 2 sources
- Digital edition's add-on disc drive ($80) makes it pricier than the disc bundle · 2 sources
- No price cut versus the launch PS5
Where reviewers disagree Little substantive disagreement - all three call it an easy recommendation and agree existing PS5 owners needn't upgrade. The main divergence is aesthetic: Tom's Guide's reviewer remains 'not enamored' with the overall design, while TechRadar praises it as a 'slick and chic' redesign.
The sources (3)
The PS5 Slim is thinner, lighter and more modular than its heftier predecessor.
In my time testing the unit I enjoyed the same blazing-fast performance and load times as on the older console.
Vertical stand costs an extra $30
The PS5 Slim offers the same great performance as the original PS5 but offers a superbly redesigned, slick aesthetic and smaller chassis.
PS5 games run like a dream and with a library that's bigger than ever, now offers more adventures than before.
The DualSense Wireless controller is still the same original one which is great for the haptic features that help make the PS5 stand out, but its battery life is still underwhelming.
It's smaller without being small and packs in many small improvements in specs and software-based features.
the DualSense remains the most comfortable, innovative controller that Sony has ever made
the battery life is pretty appalling.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $499 US launch MSRP, disc edition, 1 TB |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Released | 2023-11 |
| CPU | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.5 GHz |
| GPU (TFLOPS) | 10.28 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 1000 |
| Max resolution | 4K |
| Max (fps) | 120 |
| Optical drive | Yes |
Source: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by playstation.com. Wikipedia PlayStation 5 article: PS5 Slim disc edition released November 2023 at $499 (same price as original disc model), 10.28 TFLOPS GPU (36 CUs RDNA 2 @ 2.23 GHz), 1 TB SSD, 16 GB GDDR6, includes Ultra HD Blu-ray drive. Wikipedia notes the revised Digital Edition was $50 more than the original $399 ($449). Launch price for disc edition confirmed at $499 from industry-wide launch coverage.
Is the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) worth it vs cheaper game consoles?
Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) against its closest cheaper and pricier game consoles on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | CPU | GPU (TFLOPS) | RAM (GB) | Storage (GB) | Max resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) this | $499 | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.5 GHz | 10.28 | 16 | 1000 | 4K |
| Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Digital Edition) | $449 | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.5 GHz | 10.28 | 16 | 1000 | 4K |
| Valve Steam Deck OLED | $549 | Custom AMD Sephiroth APU (Zen 2 quad-core @ 2.4–3.5 GHz, 6nm) | 1.6 | 16 | 512 | 1280x800 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition)?
Three whitelisted hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Engadget) agree the PS5 Slim disc edition keeps the original's excellent performance and vast library in a chassis roughly 30% smaller, with a 1TB SSD and swappable covers. All are qualitative, with no lab-measured figures. Main gripes: mediocre DualSense battery and the $30 vertical stand costing extra. Praised: Around 30% smaller, slimmer, easier-to-store chassis; Same excellent performance and fast load times as the original PS5; Larger 1TB SSD gives more usable storage; Huge, ever-growing game library plus PS4 backward compatibility; DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers remain excellent; More modular: swappable covers and detachable disc drive. Flagged: Vertical stand is a separate purchase (~$30); DualSense battery life is underwhelming; Digital edition's add-on disc drive ($80) makes it pricier than the disc bundle; No price cut versus the launch PS5. (From 3 tester reviews.)
How much does the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) cost?
The Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) has a US price of $499 (US launch MSRP, disc edition, 1 TB), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) compare on price?
At $499, the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) is #5 cheapest of the 17 game consoles we track, where the median is $599.
When was the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) released?
The Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) was released 2023-11.
What are the Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition)'s key specs?
Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) (Sony): cpu Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.5 GHz, gpu tflops 10.28, ram gb 16, storage gb 1000, max resolution 4K. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $499 at en.wikipedia.org, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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