Sony’s New PS5 Slim Has Less Storage in Europe
▼ Summary
– Sony released an updated PlayStation 5 digital console in Europe with reduced 825GB SSD storage but maintained the €499 price.
– The console’s actual usable storage is 667.2GB due to the operating system and pre-installed apps, as discovered by YouTuber Austin Evans.
– This model replaces the 2023 slimmed-down PS5 digital version that originally featured a 1TB SSD and cost less at launch.
– The updated PS5 has a new matte finish, smaller components, and is approximately 100 grams lighter than the previous version.
– Sony has not explained the storage reduction but cited a “challenging economic environment” for recent price increases, with no confirmation of a release outside Europe.
A surprising development has emerged for European gamers, as Sony’s newly released PlayStation 5 digital edition now features reduced internal storage capacity while maintaining its original price point. According to reports from Eurogamer and further analysis by YouTuber Austin Evans, this updated console ships with an 825GB SSD instead of the previously available 1TB model, despite carrying the same €499 price tag.
The original slimmed-down PS5 model launched in 2023 came equipped with an upgraded 1TB solid-state drive, marking a significant improvement over the initial PS5’s 825GB storage. Following its debut at $449.99, Sony implemented global price increases that brought the digital console to $499.99 in the United States and €499.99 across European markets.
While the packaging indicates 825GB of total storage, Evans’ technical examination revealed that European consumers actually receive approximately 667.2GB of usable space after accounting for system software and pre-installed applications. This stands in stark contrast to the previous digital version’s 1TB SSD, which provided gamers with 848GB of accessible storage for their game libraries and media content.
Beyond the storage modification, the revised PlayStation 5 digital edition incorporates several physical changes including a fresh matte exterior finish and more compact internal components that reduce the console’s weight by roughly 100 grams. Sony has not publicly explained the reasoning behind the storage reduction, though the company previously referenced “challenging economic conditions” when announcing recent price adjustments. It remains uncertain whether this storage-revised model will eventually launch in markets beyond Europe.
(Source: The Verge)
