Sony PS5 Slim Pricing and Availability
The PlayStation 5 Slim will be available in two variants: the Digital Edition and the Disc Version. The Digital Edition, which does not include a disc drive, will be priced at ₹44,990, while the Disc Version will cost ₹54,990. Both versions will be available for purchase starting April 5 through online and offline stores across India.Specifications of PS5 Slim
Dimensions and Weight
The PS5 Slim has undergone significant changes in terms of its size and weight compared to the original PS5 models:- PS5 Slim with disc drive: 358 × 96 × 216 mm, 3.2 kg
- PS5 Slim Digital Edition: 358 × 80 × 216 mm, 2.6 kg
Processor and Graphics
The PS5 Slim is powered by an AMD Ryzen Zen 2 CPU with 8 cores and 16 threads, capable of running at up to 3.5 GHz. The graphics are handled by an AMD Radeon RDNA 2 GPU, which can reach speeds of up to 2.23 GHz and deliver 10.3 TFLOPS of performance. The console also features ray tracing acceleration for enhanced visual fidelity.Memory and Storage
The PS5 Slim comes equipped with 16GB of GDDR6 RAM, offering a bandwidth of 448GB/s. The storage capacity has been increased to 1TB SSD, providing a read bandwidth of 5.5GB/s, which is an improvement over the original PS5’s 825GB storage.Disc Drive
The PS5 Slim with a disc drive features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive, capable of reading discs with capacities of up to 100GB. For those who opt for the Digital Edition, a detachable disc drive is available separately, allowing users to expand their gaming library beyond digital downloads.Video and Audio Output
The PS5 Slim supports a wide range of display options, including 4K 120Hz TVs, 8K TVs, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) through HDMI 2.1. The console also features Tempest 3D AudioTech for immersive audio experiences.Connectivity
The PS5 Slim offers improved connectivity options compared to the original PS5:- 2x USB-C ports on the front (1x USB-C, 1x USB-A on the original)
- 2x USB-A ports (Super-Speed 10 Gbps) on the back
- Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.1
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