I think what everyone is missing about this is that they now only have to make one Playstation. Disk of no disk doesnt matter for the base system any more. They make one system and then either add a disk or dont. That means they can massively speed up production and a year from now if disk systems are in higher demand than no disk, they just have to make more disks. That could easily be a 20-30% decrease in cost.

I just picked up my spiderman 2 bundle ps5 on Saturday. So far I love it! I had the ps4 since 2013, and to me, this is a huge upgrade. Great video as always, Jake!

Love the vid! Any tips on starting a UKposts channel? I’ve always enjoyed the vids you make including your solo channel.

Like if you're watching this after you bought it 🤣🤣

This before you buy series helps a lot.

The Slim isn't for those who already have a phat PS5, idk why there's this "Slim is pointless if you already have a PS5" talk. It's for those who haven't gotten one yet, isn't that obvious?

Best review ive seen. Great work !

Detachable disc drive is so cool. I've switched entirely to digital, but having the option to use physical discs without having to buy a whole new console is nice

Picked my ps5, back in August. So glad I finally got one.

Ur videos are always great i havent been able to watch your videos lately but im glad i am able to come back to your channel and still see that great chill content

The disc drive being modular is such an amazing QOL. All consoles should do this

i was thinking about getting a ps5 when i saw the slim had just come out. i like the look of the slim laying flat on the 2 little legs. as for the stand i like the new one too. cleaner and can be used on both ps 5's. thanks for the video. new subscriber. today.

The PS5 being larger has a functional reason behind it so I'm not surprised the slim version isn't as tiny as a slim PS2.

I was lucky enough to grab a copy of the original disc drive system about a month after it released from Amazon (remembering how crazy it was to find them back then). Didn't actually get around to playing it much until last year when I changed jobs to something not requiring massive amounts of mandatory overtime; and even more so this year when I rearranged my office and brought all my consoles up from our finished basement and moved them into the office, where they're much more convenient to access. Now, while I certainly don't have the kind of time like when I was growing up, I'm finally getting back into video games again in a big way, and having fun going through some of my huge backlog of games spread across multiple systems.

Thank you so much for making this video. Yes, the original PS5 was released and it was a good thing. Remember when PS3 was released it was really big bulky console. During that era having something so big people would think they must be really good product. Nowadays with the technology everything that's more compact. Thank you for sharing.

It is cool to see different PS5 models! I wonder what the ps5 pro will be like!

I only just got my digital PS5 a few days ago so it's nice to hear that the slim version isn't that much better technically. I would have felt a tinge of regret if it was faster and noticeably quieter with much better storage but this really does sound like a bit of a clean up on the original as opposed to a proper upgraded version. And yes, I do indeed have 3 years of catching up to do.

It seems that the only difference will be size and looks. If you hate the plates there are 3rd party and eventually sony plates that can replace these. I think the slim is a good option.

The download for the drive is most likely to get the encryption keys as the drive can play regular and UHD Blu-ray movies. Yes everything is streaming these days but some people still use their PS5 to play discs.

Thank you buddy for making this awesome review God bless you 😊

Lookin forward to see what third party plates will be released for this. Personally I love the DBrand darkplates for my OG PS5.

I like the idea of making it easier to open up. I'm not super experienced with screw drivers and stuff so I was really scared when I had to open mine lol. That being said, it's just still pretty big, I'll upgrade if they make a third model I think. I prefer small little boxes, in fact I almost went with Xbox this generation because of design lol. But Spider man and Final Fantasy kept me at PlayStation

Looking to buy one so this has been super helpful

That “standpoint” transition was hard af!

It would be pretty cool if they would release a disk drive for the ps5 that was designed to read Ps2 games. Just swap the drive for the media type you want to play. Surely they could work that into some kind of software that would work with the hardware. They could sell me any number of disk drives if they all did something different.

I live in the mountains, and you have no idea how hard it was for me to get a PS5, I’m good with the old PS5. Thanks for another great video.

You hit on a good video idea. Some people will finally get PS’s this holiday. You should do a quick top 10, 15, 20 or whatever games to catch up on if you’re finally getting a PS

I think one of the nicer parts of the new “slim” upgrade is the fact it now has dual USB-C ports in the front. PSVR2 requires the one USB-C port on the original PS5, so if you have a USB-C based HDD for PS4 titles you want to plug-in (or any other USB-C devices), you can’t have both plugged in at the same time. I’ve migrated most of my USB gear to USB-C over the last 5 years - so now I’m often at the point where I have to use dongles to plug that gear into the USB-A ports of my PS5 (one of the few modern devices I own that still has a USB-A port on it!). If anything, I just with they had gone farther and put a few USB-C ports on the back as well!

I was finally able to get my Mark 1 disc drive PS5 about 6-months ago and love it more than my Series X. I think I'm glad to have the older model over this new one. Haven't had any overheating on mine but I make sure to keep the area around it clean and don't live on it 24/7. Not sure if this new one is more or less prone to heating issues. Also, I AM the biggest Robocop fan and that said as a Gen X old guy that trigger pull feature on FPS games still amazes my old ass. Rogue City is a blast on PS5!

Hey Jake! What is the brand of your pretty watch please? Thank you!

This was very helpful, I am debating on getting one by the end of April in 2024.

I think the line added in(separate covers) makes it a bit more visually appealing. But doesn't warrant a new purchase for me.

So happy with my ps5 I got just over year ago. I love how big it is and the design clear of the Fridge

I'm 3 years behind just ordered a ps5 slim finally getting my hands on one along with God of war never played it on ps4 along with Ragnarok and DMC5 can't wait.

Love the Metal Gear Solid 2 shirt! That's all I've been playing since the Master Collection dropped. One of my favorite games of all time!

Definitely getting a slim. I never get the initial production units anymore. Ever since RRD on Xbox.

I was going to pick up the fat one before buying the slim but I actually kind of like the slim better. I know you could customize the big fat one but I think customizability options will be a bit easier. I'm looking forward to adding a fan and a clear plastic cover for mine.

Not in a major rush to upgrade from the original PS5 but is there any news on the manufacturing faults, specifically the liquid metal issue that happens if you stand the console up vertically?

the new disc eject button is neat, after 2 years of owning the original console I still sometimes struggle to decide which button is the power button and which the disk eject button

Thanks for the video guys. Finally gonna be able to buy one this winter, and I am gonna have to catch up on three years of games haha

hi; thanks for the review... bought one last week... Found the disc drive really noisy and, these feets doesn't hold anything...i think i will try to find better one...

Thanks Jake! I'm looking to get a new console, but have been waiting for a pro or slim PS5 to come out..

The most important thing- Sidepanels are having hole to feed more air into cooling fan- I have PS5 for 6 days and i see this issue And fact that IO connectors on back side are moved away from hotspot area is good too

I’m glad they have a detachable disk drive now, because mine just randomly broke one day, and it’s about £120 to get it replaced

4:14 “Chances are you’re not gonna be like yankin’ this thing off everyday.” You’ve underestimated me Jake.

Greta video man boutta pick one up and was forsure going with the slim but idk still thinking abt it just bc the size

I've had the series x for 2 years and finally decided to also get a ps5. I got the slim with the disk drive and I'm finally catching up on lots of playstation exclusives. Couldn't be happier

I have been waiting for a slim, this is the first console generation where I haven't got the first model straight away. Was hoping it would be more of a significant change, but it will do at this point

Thanks for the video Jake!

Will you guys be doing a Lenovo Go before you buy?

I did a swap with my old one with Gamestop cause I had the protection plan and they gave me this one. I'm slightly impressed with it I think it being a lil smaller is better to me and I kind of wish this was the launch console but hey take what you can get right. everything Jake said in this video was right I had no issues pulling off the plates and putting them back on. I have no need to take off the disk drive cause I use some disk games (mostly games on clearance) but yeah I love it so far. and the DISK DRIVE IS QUIETER and I love the cause on I had a launch day PS5 and I popped a disk in and thought to myself after hearing the noise it mad "This shit not gonna last long) so big ups to Sony for that. All in all I like it. Caution: I have not been able to find a stand in any stores so be careful with that

Watching the video after having already bought the ps5 Slim and waiting delivery 😂

Are you able to use the PS5 vertically without the $30 stand?

I've had a ps4 original since about 2016, definitely thinking of picking this up

I have a 1200 ps5, and it looks great in the living room. I hate that I like this new shell specifically due to it being (more) modular. That was one of my favorite aspects of the xbox 360 back when with the removable hard drive

Clicked as fast as I could even though I have a base ps5 and see no reason to buy this lol

is there a graphical difference between the older one and the newer one? I'm getting one next week but the newer model isn't available in Australia just yet. Cheers!

Jake's wry smile while saying 'yanking this thing off'

I actually bought this a week ago wanting the Spider-Man 2. But got the MW3 version I’ve been waiting for a while to get a ps5 and I’m actually liking it I should have waited for another year when the os5 pro comes out but with everything going on I’m ok with it and amazed on the adding more TB to this

Jake, you are one awesome reviewer and everyone at Gameranx is appreciated! The community here is awesome too. We all learn something from one another. I think I might just get this one too. At 64 I'm still a kid at heart. The collector in me. Thanks again Jake!

My fiancé got me a Original disc drive PS5 for my 30th birthday this month. After I opened it, she told me how she overheard me talking with about the slim and was worried I would prefer that one. Needless to say, I would have appreciated either model but after hearing about the disc drive needing to be registered online, I'm glad she got the base model.

I saw gameranx post I clicked, because every video are great.

Is there a Before you buy mk1 video out there because I regret pre ordering that game

My day one PS5 is special to me. When everyone was crying about scalpers or couldn’t find one until recently, I had one on launch. No need to upgrade until the PS5 Pro or PS6

I’ve been holding off and will probably continue to do so until the PS5 Pro version comes out.

Hmm, ive had a ps4 since 2013 looking to upgrade theres a good deal on amazon right now. Cant decide to buy one or wait til the pro 🤔 any advice?

Will I need CONSISTENT Internet connection to use the disc drive or is it only one time thing?

They better do something cool with faceplates for this one. 4 panels could be dope for two tone designs

I’ve been thinking of getting a PS5 for myself so I can stop using my family’s console. I think the Slim is pretty perfect for me. I used to think the fat looked better, but the “slim”’s design is really growing on me and that extra 200-ish GB is very appealing lol On a side note, that’s an awesome Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty shirt! I just started Peace Walker the other day in my PSP and it’s actually really good! It’s definitely not better than MGS3 though lol

I still have my PS4 and almost so far all PS5 games played on PS4, so I didn't miss that much. I've had from PS1 to PS4 and all of them revolutionized the industry, I don't see PS5 has some to offer. Waiting for PS6😊

Another game I saw that they were selling with the slim as a starter game was God of boy 2, electric Boogaloo. Chose to go with that one as the starter as my father and I were both played the first one and he seemed to enjoy it too so why not, we've been waiting 3 years to split one so why not give an early Christmas present for the household

“You’re not gonna be yanking this thing off everyday” -Jake Baldino 2023(4:13)

It’s bigger than any of my regular ps1-4’s. I was laughing when I opened it like “you call this slim?!”

first timer my last system was a xbox, back when call of duty world war came out, 2014 I think,,, anyways fast forward, ive been thinking about purchasing this ps5, to play cod and now seeing returnal, any thoughts? should I jump back to xbox?

I do not have any PS5 yet and might wanna get one. Do yall recommend that i get the regular or the slim?

I got the PS5 slim. I'd been holding off buying a ps5, and a few days after I decided to buy one, they announced the slim. So i waited and got it day 1. I really like it. It looks fine. Seems a lot smaller than my friends original ps5. Fits well on my TV stand. Having a little more storage is nice. I'm not the type of gamer to buy an SSD or anything. Definitely not worth getting one if you already have a ps5, but its very nice.

I'm really considering buying one. I've been waiting to buy one since before its release and my PS4 blew up years before the release in lightning strike. So many stories to catch up on but I really struggle with spending money on myself, even though plenty of money and debt-free. I keep looking for used ones in the marketplace but they're all between 300-400 too.

Did they add Dolby Vision to the unit? A while back there was some issue with the original PS5 release not receiving it.

If I have to buy a new one which one should I prefer ps5 normal or slim please reply???

I've heard they overheat quickly but I'd be interested to see some reviews in about 5-6 months from now about heating issues how they run in general any types of hardware glitches cleaning issues including dust build up and so should be interesting

Just got it today. First time to buy a ps5. I think I just went with the latest version because I expected it to be better and YES the size did matter also, something you didn’t mention is its weight. It seems lighter to me than the last one. Nothing more to say. I’m a big fan of your - Before you buy - videos and keep it up. You saved my life once or twice ✌🏻

This is coming in tomorrow. So many games I need to catch up on

I LOVE YOUR SHIRT !! , till this day i cant really choose which one i like more between sons of liberty or snake eater , NOSTALGIC !

Returnal does indeed kick ass

I think it’s worth it (499 comes with a $70 game) for $430 your getting a ps5 with larger storage and smaller size

My concerns is over heating Is there sufficient cooling with a smaller unit ? Those stands they don't look like it's slip proof .

i got the og ps5 for my bday tell me something what r u doing jake to break the vertical stand i haven't broke mine since i got it lol

Guys, ignore the hate online and get what you like. Ps5 slim isn't ugly by all means as a person who owns the regular ps5.

I just got my PS5 last week and honestly I prefer the one I got over the slim. It may be bigger but it looks cleaner, with no real upgrades to performance. Definitely no regrets imo

My one question as I plan to buy it - Will it play Bloodborne? I am primarily a PC player just transitioning to PS now.

I picked up the Switch OLED 2 years ago because the OLED screen is really nice in handheld mode. I may pick this one up was well because it looks pretty sleek and it's smaller. I lug my PS5 bag to my mom's for the holidays and that is always a pain with how honking big the PS5 is. I have a hard time fitting it in a swiss army backpack. I am a PS5 guy, but I like Switch and Starfield on Xbox as well.

Very grateful & happy i could afford the OG ps5 back in August.. been loving the powerhouse console. Its been a great experience & i have no need for the slim model even though i can see the appeal of it to some people.

The only people I would trust to review the PS5 Slim!

“a couple of bucks” = $30 that joke being made, this is one of my favorite channels on YT. appreciate what yall do for consumers

I’m glad that I’m able to buy a disk drive later on. Most places where I live have already discontinued the old ps5 models and mostly only have the digital version wich sucks. But at least I can get a drive later.

I got my PS5 earlier this year so it's good to know that the "slim" version isn't better in terms graphics ect. so it's good for the ones who were still waiting to get one and no loss for me.

My biggest concern is the disk drive updates. Could someone ten, twenty years from now buy a PS5 and play physical games on it? Or if they want to sell theirs and unregister the drive that's full of their personal data, can they? Or if Sony decides they're no longer supporting the drive, is it now a brick? It's probably silly to even care, though...because we already know they're going to be doing this from now on. I think there's a lot who are talking about this console who aren't really talking about that aspect or haven't used their clout/been able to use their clout to get answers from Sony about this. I want a physical drive so I can still play physical games but if playing physically is now hampered by something digitally, then the gaming company has gotten their way in the end regardless and we're right back to square one. We're still at risk of games being erased from existence all because the company doesn't want to supoort them anymore (and in this case, possibly a whole console's worth of games might become inaccessible). Is there someone who knows more about how these updates are being pushed/supported by Sony who can answer if this is just the system checking for internet, or if it's specifically a Sony server related update? Edit: I did ultimately get the slim console on Black Friday. The thing just barely fits in the space provided for consoles with my TV stand and I don't want this giant obelisk standing up beside my TV (not that I have any space for it). It sits next to my PS4 Slim and still is bigger than that console in all measurements except maybe width (I'm saying this in case anyone thinks it would be smaller than a slim PS4 now. It's not). The future scrap heap discussion does still concern me, but my hope would be that Sony would release a patch of some kind to no longer require their server authentication whenever they choose to finally stop supporting the console and it's no longer profitable to them. Bricking tons of consoles sounds like a quick way for them to get an EU dressing-down like Apple got regarding their charging cables, so I would hope this doesn't have such blatant planned obselecence. It did have me connect to the internet when I first turned it on but didn't mention at that point if I was connecting to Sony's servers. Maybe it's an internal thing that can validate the console once it's online. I did have a rather long download, however, before the setup was complete, and that of course was given directly by Sony. If I knew how to stream my TV, maybe I would save my gaming progress so far to the cloud and redo my setup to show others (with blurred personal information, of course), but I don't know how to stream like that.

Also i love the stand it looks awesome definitely getting one

Always had the Gen 1 Playstations (PS1,2,3,4,5), while only getting the Gen 2/Slim version (OG PS3 fatboy to PS3 slim) - my Gen 1 PS break/ become irreparable. The Gen 2 of the PS5 looks good..nice video JB 👍🏽👍🏽

I got lucky to buy my “original” PS5 Disc Version back in august for $400. Had this silent update been a thing at the time I was considering my purchase, maybe I would’ve waited. I’m honestly glad it’s not such a massive update that burned me but rather giving consumers more supply to meet demand and getting this console in the hands of people that have been waiting for one to come available. Nice to know it’s not a massive jump and the updates are nice. But yeah, this news isn’t for me since it doesn’t ultimately affect myself or anyone else that has the earlier model.