PlayStation 5 Slim, the new and improved version of the PS5, is coming soon to the UK. The console is lighter, slimmer, and more versatile than the original PS5, and it offers the same amazing gaming performance and features. Here is everything you need to know about PlayStation 5 Slim release date UK, price, specs, and more.

When will PlayStation 5 Slim release in the UK?

Sony has not announced an official release date for PlayStation 5 Slim in the UK yet, but according to some reliable sources, it could be in early November. The console is expected to launch in the US on November 10th, bundled with Spider-Man 2. The standalone versions of PlayStation 5 Slim disc edition and digital edition will be available on November 12th². The UK release date could be around the same time, or shortly after.

How much will PlayStation 5 Slim cost in the UK?

PlayStation 5 Slim will cost the same as the current PS5 models in the UK. That means £479.99 for the disc edition and £389.99 for the digital edition³. However, PlayStation 5 Slim has a detachable disc drive that you can buy separately for £99.99 if you want to upgrade your digital edition later³. The console also comes with a new horizontal stand that costs £29.99³. You can also buy a vertical stand for £29.99 if you prefer to place your console upright³.

What are the specs and features of PlayStation 5 Slim?

PlayStation 5 Slim has the same specs and features as the original PS5, but with some improvements and changes. The console has a custom AMD Zen 2 CPU, a custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU, 16GB of GDDR6 memory, and a custom 1TB SSD³. It supports ray tracing, 4K resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rate, HDR, and 3D audio³. It also has a DualSense wireless controller that features adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, motion sensors, a built-in microphone, and a create button³.

The main differences between PlayStation 5 Slim and PS5 are:

• PlayStation 5 Slim is lighter and slimmer than PS5. It weighs around 3.6kg, compared to PS5’s 4.8kg³. It also has a smaller footprint, with dimensions of 390mm x 104mm x 260mm, compared to PS5’s 390mm x 104mm x 390mm³.
• PlayStation 5 Slim has a detachable disc drive that you can attach or remove from the side of the console. This gives you more flexibility and choice in how you play your games. You can buy the disc drive separately for £99.99 if you want to upgrade your digital edition later³.
• PlayStation 5 Slim has four panels instead of two on the sides of the console. The upper pair has a glossy finish, while the lower pair has a matte finish³. You can also customize your console with different face plates that will be available in various colours in 2024³.
• PlayStation 5 Slim has two USB-C ports on the front instead of one USB-C and one USB-A port. This makes it easier to connect your devices and accessories to the console³.

What games can you play on PlayStation 5 Slim?

PlayStation 5 Slim can play all PS5 games as well as most PS4 games via backward compatibility³. You can also access hundreds of games via PlayStation Plus and PlayStation Now subscriptions³. Some of the upcoming PS5 games that you can look forward to playing on PlayStation 5 Slim are:

• Spider-Man 2: The sequel to the critically acclaimed Spider-Man (2018) and Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020). You will play as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they face new threats and villains in New York City. The game will feature Venom as one of the main antagonists, voiced by Tony Todd¹.
• Horizon Forbidden West: The sequel to the award-winning Horizon Zero Dawn (2017). You will continue the journey of Aloy, a young hunter who explores a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by robotic creatures. The game will take you to new lands and environments, such as deserts, jungles, mountains, and underwater areas¹.
• God of War: Ragnarok: The sequel to the critically acclaimed God of War (2018). You will once again play as Kratos, the former Greek god of war who now lives in Norse mythology with his son Atreus. The game will follow the events of the previous game, as Kratos and Atreus face the consequences of their actions and the impending doom of Ragnarok, the end of days¹.

Why should you buy PlayStation 5 Slim?

PlayStation 5 Slim is the ultimate gaming console for PS5 fans and newcomers alike. It offers the same amazing gaming performance and features as the original PS5, but with a lighter, slimmer, and more versatile design. It also has a detachable disc drive that gives you more flexibility and choice in how you play your games. PlayStation 5 Slim is a console that will make you feel the power, the speed, and the immersion of PS5 like never before. If you are looking for a console that will blow your mind, then PlayStation 5 Slim is the one for you.