PlayStation to stop selling the PS5 as we know it

Despite no warning, Sony has announced a newly designed PlayStation 5 just in time for the holiday season. The smaller design is set to “provide greater choice and flexibility”.

We all remember trying to get a PlayStation 5 being the equivalent of looking for a needle in a haystack when it first launched in 2020. With stocks low and scalpers being scalpers, it was almost impossible to get your hands on one. Let’s hope that won’t be the case for the newly announced model which comes with 1TB of storage and the option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive to the digital unit.

Check out the new PlayStation 5 below!

“As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to share that we have a new PS5 model launching,” wrote Sid Shuman in the official PlayStation blog post. “To address the evolving needs of players, our engineering and design teams collaborated on a new form factor that provides great choice and flexibility.” Additionally, the new PlayStation 5 model has decreased in volume by 30% meaning it is a lot lighter than the current model. Not only that but there will be four separate cover panels, offering glossy and matte finishes.

Customers can get their hands on the new PlayStation 5 starting in November in the US and will roll out globally in the months following. Perhaps most interestingly, this new model will become the main PlayStation 5 unit after current console stocks run out. Yes, that means the OG PlayStation 5 will soon become a relic of the past. Already ... Can you believe it?

I bet you’re all wondering how much you’re going to have to fork out for this new model but don’t worry, I have you covered. US customers will need to pay 499.99 USD for the PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive and 449.99 USD for the PS5 digital edition. In comparison, U.K. customers will pay 479.99 GBP or 389.99 GBP.

Sony came out of nowhere with this announcement but with Christmas fast approaching, it isn’t really that shocking. I'm just praying for the parents out there.