With PS5 Slim and PS5 Professional rumors circulating, Sony is reportedly planning to scrap the present iteration of the console. In response to leaker billbil-kun on Dealabs, the value of the usual PS5 will drop from $499.99 within the US to $449.99.
In Germany, it’ll reportedly drop from €549.99 to €474.99, whereas the UK will see the value drop from £479.99 to £404.99. The beginning dates for the reductions haven’t been introduced. Nonetheless, as soon as they’re accessible, it’ll probably be the primary time the PS5 has been discounted in these areas.
It additionally offers additional credence to Sony who’re reportedly growing a brand new console model with no disc drive (and with none main {hardware} adjustments). Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson reported that manufacturing started in April 2023, with a September launch. All present PS5 fashions will presumably stop manufacturing by vacation 2023.
If these reductions play out, Sony might dump extra stock in preparation for the subsequent mannequin announcement. Nobody is aware of when that is perhaps, however Xbox Period’s Nick Baker has heard of a potential PlayStation occasion subsequent month. Keep tuned within the meantime for extra particulars.
