Unconfirmed PS5 Slim: New PlayStation 5 console rumored for upcoming reveal

Reliable source Tom Henderson has already offered quite a bit of information about a new PlayStation 5 SKU that is headed to the shelves later this year, which he has described as a “PS5 Gen 2” rather than a device with a more notable name, such as “PlayStation 5 Slim” or “PlayStation 5 Pro”. While the updated console is expected to be a little more streamline than the OG PS5, with the option of a (purchasable?) detachable disk drive for those who want to use it, Henderson believes it’s more likely going to be “an improved model” of the current PS5 rather than a major overhaul.

Production of this latest variant of the PlayStation 5 is believed to have been ongoing for months now, with a release date landing in September 2023. There has even been a price tag mooted for the potential PS5 Slim, with US$399 mentioned in connection with the upcoming revision. But Sony has remained tightlipped about its existence and nothing has been said about an announcement or launch event – until now. Coming from the Twitter account @Shpeshal_Nick, an XboxEra podcast co-host, is the rumor that there could be a PlayStation show in August, which would be an ideal time for a PS5 Slim reveal.

This latest rumor seems to have been given some credibility by a potential leak from another well-known tipster in the gaming arena, The Snitch, who is widely believed to be someone with inside knowledge at YouTube. They recently tweeted a typically cryptic comment that read “P x S” and while some have guessed that to mean PlayStation has acquired Square Enix or something Pokémon related, there are others that reckon it indicates the PlayStation 5 Slim is coming. With plenty of rumors flying around that a PS5 Pro is being prepped for 2024, even if Sony announces and releases this latest update as just a “new and improved” PS5, there is still a lot for fans to look forward to.

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