More often something new: Sony thought so too PlayStation 5 Slim created a new and improved variant of the gaming console. After its release in November 2023, prices rose, but are now in freefall again. You can benefit from this now.
In addition to what Amazon is also currently offering Media Markt*, Saturn* And Cool blue* the PlayStation 5 for only 469 euros. Until recently, prices below 500 euros were an absolute rarity. But now the big stores are well below the magical limit and you can really save money.
PlayStation 5 Slim: smaller and with larger storage
The package includes the PlayStation 5 console in the new slim edition with drive and a DualSense controller. There is an alternative Amazon*, Media Markt*, Saturn* And Cool blue* also a bundle with a second controller for 529 euros.
Sony has changed a lot with the slim edition of the PlayStation 5 two points of criticism eliminated compared to the standard version: on the one hand, the slim version is smaller. The old PS5 was 39 cm high and 26 cm wide. The slim version is only 35.8 cm high and 21.6 cm wide. At the same time, the storage was increased from 825 GB to 1 TB.
Sony has also worked on the connections. There is now a USB-A slot on the front instead of the USB-A slot a second USB-C port. Additionally, the disc eject button has been moved to the drive. This means there’s no longer any risk of accidentally pressing the power button when swapping drives.
Technically nothing else has changed. That’s a good thing, because the PlayStation 5 belongs next to it Xbox Series* one of the most powerful consoles on the market and allows gaming in 4K and 120 Hz.
PS5 Slim: when is it worth buying?
There are also a few minor changes from the negative in the slim version of the PS5. The console is slightly louder and slightly warmer than its predecessor when playing. The latter makes good positioning with sufficient air circulation more important. In addition, power consumption has increased slightly, but that is with three hours of playing time per day not even a euro left costs per year.
All in all, the PS5 Slim is one good option for anyone who wants to play graphically intensive games and does not yet have a console. Anyone who owns the old PlayStation 5 does not have to switch despite the sharp price drop.
The best games for the PlayStation 5
If you want the console in combination with a PS5 game If you want to buy one, we have some interesting recommendations for you here.
Do you like role playing games? Than “Baldur’s Gate 3” the first choice. Our colleagues from GamePro It’s not without reason that we call the game ‘the best RPG we’ve ever played’. Everything fits here, from the story to the graphics and the gameplay. So far, the game is only available in digital form and in physical form exclusively for pre-order from the developer.
Strong PS5 games go further than that “GTA 5”*, “Diablo 4”*co-developed by George RR Martin “Eldenring”*, “Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Freedom”* and many more titles. For movie and series fans you can also play games like “The last of us”*, “The Hogwarts Legacy”* And “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2”* be interesting.
By the way, there was already a PS5 deal at Saturn and MediaMarkt last night with the slim console bundled with a DualSense controller and “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2”. But it was clearly one Price erroras the deal was taken off the air a short time later.