Should you grab the Old PS5 while you still can? - PS5 Slim Review

[@LeandroCunha_85]

For new buyers, the slim is the better option. For the owners of the old model is no reason for the "upgrade".

[@Loophole23742]

Wasn’t a better option for me. I like being able to play my consoles straight out the box. I like the idea of connecting to internet being optional and not mandatory so I went for the original🤷. That whole having to register your disc drive is all fun and games when it works but I’ve already seen people dropped out off their games with notifications forcing them to re register their drives. Bugs happen. That’s not a bug you want to have😂.

[@balloonb0y677]

@@Loophole23742you don’t have to connect to the internet to play the ps5. You only need to connect to register the disc or sign in to you online account. literally only one time. I’ll say that again ONE TIME. After that, you are free to play as many offline disc games for as long as the ps5 may last you. It took me not even 1 minute to register and guess what… I don’t have to worry about it ever again in my my life want to know why? Because why in the hell will I be disconnecting my disc drive 😂

[@wilfisi588]

@@Loophole23742 that’s a wild bug

[@BabysitterSky]

​@@Loophole23742It's 2023....the internet isn't going anywhere.

[@Call_Me_Rio]

@@Loophole23742bro u don’t got internet💀

[@jethrojacinto2798]

My overall excruciating pain, anxiety and excitement when I first got the PS5 back in December 2020 was something else. I felt like I was one of the few people who was lucky enough to get the console when it first came out so the memories of just trying to get the damn console back then will have a special place in my heart 😂

[@basura4173]

Brooo sameeee🤣🤣🤣

[@jarde1989]

Me too Then there wasn’t a game worth owning a PS5 for another 2 years lol

[@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s]

Likewise. May grab one 2nd hand down the line for the living room setup but absolutely not in a rush. Plus of course the potential Pro edition at some point.

[@ZackSNetwork]

@@observer.b_e_l_l_i_s2024 there will be a PS5 Pro.

[@dericjames2018]

That's why the original PS5 is the best model not Slim.

[@sq7507]

I just got the ps5 after 3 years of waiting, and god i love the Slim's design

[@UnboxEnjoyer]

can you tell me how it is?. i wanna buy it now

[@LuhNoSho]

@@UnboxEnjoyerit’s fine the people that complain are the ones who have the OG don’t like the new design , & have overheated it . If you’re gaming hard for more then 4 hours , you should buy a fan and keep it out of a selve cause dust cause it’s made cheaper with the dust protection, if u plan on getting dust and putting it in a entertainment stand leave the door open and always every 3 days get a vacuum and clean and wipe it from dust build up

[@TheFoodieCutie]

@@LuhNoSho The people who complain are the ones who have the older one and want to make themselves feel better.

[@LALakers4life34]

You just wasted $500 bucks lol

[@sq7507]

@@LALakers4life34 *450 and it came with SM2, but why?

[@alaskanmalamute101]

This is actually the 4th revision of the ps5 2020 - 1000 model 7nm 4.5kg 2021 - 1100 model 7nm 4.2kg 2022 - 1200 model 6nm 3.9kg 2023 -- slim model 6nm 3.2kg If you have a 2020-2021 ps5 might be worth upgrading to the slim or the larger 2022-23 as they use 6nm soc over the original 7nm which has better thermals/smaller power draw To see which version you have look under the base of the console should have a number that starts cfi-1/0-2

[@m4b9]

i dont think its worth swapping an old ps5 for the new one unless you want the smaller size, literally the same console.

[@makasete30]

@@m4b9it’s probably not, except there were reports that the first batch ran very hot and the reason is the 7nm. So only if that bothers you, I suppose. There are minor differences so not literally the same at all, and if you have a choice for a new PS5 the new one is a no brainer. But it isn’t worth upgrading, I agree. I suspect a few commenters are trying to make themselves feel better about getting the OG recently…

[@bradstepford3307]

Lol it’s not worth upgrading for launch day owners. In Canada these things are $800 with taxes like on launch day. That’s $1600 in 3 years for the exact same performance, better off going to pc for that price and never pay that $200/year plus membership fee.

[@therealmrsteve]

​@@makasete30my 2020 ps5 is working really well still so idk why I would need a replacement. I think the only time changing a console is worth it is when the pro edition comes out. Not before

[@hannaht2068]

Still Have day one PS5 it Has been cleaned often and never overheated, so just waiting for the PS5 Pro. No point getting latest revision of PS5 when the Ps5 pro coming out in about a 1 year time.

[@tzarkizitski9344]

The very 1st version had a much bigger copper heatsink. That's the one I've got and am extremely happy with it.

[@mas7rreaper126]

That’s also the version that suffered the most with the shortage sadly

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

despite that, the new version is 10 degrees cooler than all previous models. Very impressive, but not worth upgrading just for that. If it works, it works, of course.

[@wariostudios2750]

Having a bigger and heavier ps5 is a flex, because not everyone can have it 🤣

[@JUST-MAJIK]

@@wariostudios2750EXACTLY how my best friend tries to sell us on why his “thick” girlfriend is better than everyone else’s girlfriends/wives. 🤣🤣🤣

[@EseJandro]

​@@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1I've been looking for info on thermals! Did you watch a specific video about their running temperature?

[@msimrow]

The new one not only cost more, it's also way cheaper looking. Yes the original looks like a wiwfi router, the new one looks like it's from alli Express.

[@zairenixon3180]

It doesn’t cost more it’s 50$ more than the digital and comes with a 70$ game plus 150 Gb more of actual storage and a disk drive that’s 100$ more if your talking about disk to digital so your wrong buddy

[@MM-zw8sm]

😂😂

[@samiboy1368]

Short answer is NO

[@rubensanchez6618]

Which PS5 do you have?

[@PoliMaster64]

Long answer is yes

[@balloonb0y677]

@@PoliMaster64no

[@Vernardo]

Spoilers alert: Scalpers on eBay say "Yes"

[@joelcastro1056]

Yes if you don't have one but that's pretty obvious tho

[@WickedImmortal]

For new buyers the slim is the best option. For owners of the original you can make that slight upgrade for it to be smaller with more storage (if you want)

[@StuieHunter]

As always with something that doesn't offer performance gains; buy if you don't have one, or your current one is somehow broken. Don't buy if your current one is doing fine. I have an original ps5, and I haven't even slightly considered it, and that's fine.

[@thinukawijerathne]

I don't own a PS5. I waited 3 years to get the Slim but PS5 Slim is a downgrade for me. It looks like a cheaper version of the original PS5. I'm going to buy the original PS5 now.

[@StuieHunter]

@@thinukawijerathne honestly, if I was giving advice to a friend, I'd say get the PG ps5. There's probably good deals to be had on them.

[@horrorjunkie96]

my question is which design will be synonymous with the PS5 in the end. the OG PS3 for example is obviously the most remembered one but with the PS4 the Slim model is iconic. no-one remembers the OG. so idk if getting the PS5 OG I'll be embarassed when the Slim starts to circulate and be seen as the norm and the fatter one is the "disabled" looking model, or the inefficient-with-its-space model

[@StuieHunter]

@@horrorjunkie96 I never saw having the older version as something to be embarrassed about tbh....

[@vincentadegbile8022]

I will have had my OG PS5 for 3 years come January 2nd. I have had 0 problems with my PS5 and see no reason to upgrade. Fun fact my slim line PS3 which is 12 years old still works perfectly!! :)

[@tonyrobinson362]

I still use my ps3 for Command and conquer.

[@gavinspace]

I prefer the design of the original, so if I do pickup the PS5, I'm either getting that or the pro version when that drops

[@ClavinZKL]

A pro version ain't dropping Mark my words

[@theCRYSISgamer]

@@ClavinZKLDon’t say that 😢😢

[@ferntin4479]

You aren't getting a PS5 if you haven't by now.

[@maxmustermann1684]

Im getting one now why not blud

[@peter-paulkutschlojenga7336]

I'm picking up one tomorrow@@ferntin4479

[@Starkee749]

The "slim" is louder from what I've seen. It's pretty obvious it's got cheaper components in the slim to cut production costs down. They also over engineered the original PS5 and you have more expensive components (copper heatsink) I'm happy with the phatty. I was always cautious of the system being smaller with a detachable disc drive being louder makes sense

[@makasete30]

Where did you see those reports? mine is quiet and I’ve not noticed the fan kick in much if at all. All tests I’ve seen and read say it’s just as quiet and the temperature is the same. The PS5 Slim reported temperatures between 60 and 63 degrees, similar to those of the standard model. It also has an extra heat pipe and redesigned thermals. If they were cheaping out they wouldn’t have used the same Liquid Metal to keep it cool and would have used the cheaper thermal paste. Nor do any reports say it’s louder or that the fans start up more as it has a redesigned new 19 blade fan. You can bet if it did there would be many KZbinrs reporting it for views, and lots of complaints on social media. But there hasn’t been. Yours is the first I’ve seen and you don’t own one. It has the same 6nm SoC as later batches of the PS5 so runs just the same, but a little better and cooler than those OG PS5s with the 7nm.

[@xPremiumRabbitx]

Yeah, true tbh. Tech reviewers are saying the slim runs hotter/louder, I don't trust people nowadays without proof. But I trust you since I already saw some proofs.

[@babyfinesse_]

This is true. I have exchanged 2 slims. First one had a Nidec fan, the second had a NMB fan and it was quieter however my friends og phat ps5 was definitely quieter when we did some testing. So I will personally be exchanging my slim again for a phat ps5.

[@Starkee749]

@@makasete30 I watched a few videos on here about the fan noise and disc drive being louder seems like a few on here have had a similar issue it might not be every case but it's definitely something that's happening. They have made the slim pretty well but it's known they have used cheaper components to keep the production costs down.

[@Eathon-_-]

@@makasete30I sat here and read all that and I just wanna say you explained it perfectly 😎

[@dirty313glove5]

OG disc edition all day

[@oldschoolgamer6427]

Same here.

[@leoniehandley2925]

Why?

[@Diverso3000]

I got the original and I love the design! I use it in horizontal display mode, I have the space for it and don't really move it around all the time so it's perfect for me

[@PLAYER-MOST-WANTED]

"horizontal display mode"'💀💀💀

[@NathanCundiff]

Just bought an OG PS5 recently and very happy with it

[@Mythical_24]

Hi can I js ask where did u buy it from?

[@gillesy2479]

@@Mythical_24 lool

[@samhawkes6597]

i purposely brought the original model over the slim. I just prefer the look. I hate the look of the new cheapy lazy plastic stand pieces and also the slit through the covers with glossy on one half and matt on the other. I also dont like the money grabbing tactic of forcing you to buy a vertical stand instead.

[@andyscoming4919]

Imagine losing one of the 4 panels 😂 whole console feels over engineered tbh

[@Excalibur01]

With the new one coming out, this could mean the older version is now slightly more cheaper. Meaning I can get one at a discount

[@Scott-M1]

Exactly what i did.

[@youngturb4051]

@@Scott-M1same price 😭😭

[@Scott-M1]

@@youngturb4051 Not with black friday deals it wasn't

[@tolusas2182]

430 € today at amazon

[@GeorgiaAndrea]

I just got it three days at approx $416.

[@IceBlueLugia]

Possible that the slim is more reliable with the smaller chip and more efficient cooling. Probably not PS3 Phat vs Slim levels of difference, sure, but still worth noting

[@TormentorD]

It has the same SOC and the cooling isn’t more efficient.

[@Starry_Dupree]

@@TormentorD exactly, and it takes up the same amount of space and it looks ugly and cheap looking like there’s literally no point of getting it it’s basically the same shit just slightly smaller

[@ghostlegion843]

I just purchased a new ps5 from best buy last month cause it’s still the post 2022 revised model and personally I kinda love the big size and display mine horizontally. This is my 1st ps5 and the redesign pushed me to finally go grab one. I absolutely love it and I would hate it if it was smaller or didn’t have those awesome looking vents. I’ll the big model all day long I think it’s truly the best ps5 imo size and all.

[@oz7586]

Stockholm syndrome

[@Agent_Six_]

Yeah if you use the PS5 as you main entertainment unit for movie streaming, blu-ray and gaming then it's cool that it looks so commanding and powerful. If it's alongside some of your other stuff in your tv unit then it's a bit annoying that it's so big.

[@thinukawijerathne]

Same. I waited 3 years to buy the PS5 Slim. But it looks so cheap. I bought the original PS5 today!

[@secondchance6603]

Don't care what it looks like as long as it works.

[@superhappyfunzone]

@@thinukawijerathne Just did the same! Glad I could grab it before the original one is gone.

[@tiborhorvath1702]

Slim is more beneficial to Sony. Not the consumer. Cheaper plastics, less to manufacture. Not to mention the heat sink is on the exact opposite side of the M.2 SSD which can be future problems. The slim model is louder… just doesn’t add up.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

Sony's genius engineers are smarter than you, an armchair engineer. I am sure they have tested these things out, it will be fine

[@viditarora1998]

@@unicorntomboy9736Well Sony has got a lot of things wrong so idk wtf you're on about. They're not gods. They're known to be greedy last couple of years

[@daddygrasshopper]

​@@unicorntomboy9736Sony has excellent engineers, but they also have excellent accountants looking for ways to squeeze a little more money with a tolerable quality compromise.

[@KentaeWhitehead]

Unless you are an actual engineer and worked on the p5 your opinion means jack shit and is useless

[@nokobz2624]

@@unicorntomboy9736 calm down diversity hire, uhh, i mean Rajeesh

[@vNotoriousOG]

Worth to note that i ended up buying a Stand because the PS5 Slim would vibrate my whole desk when installing a game or anytime using the disk. So unless you have a padded desk or something to put it on just know it vibrates you desk like crazy!

[@dmo848]

Mouse pad works good

[@BusterDarcy]

I waited specifically for the slim and now that I finally have it I’m so happy.

[@TheSuperPsychoKiller]

I waited for the slim. I still dislike the style of it. Waiting for the pro.

[@BusterDarcy]

@@TheSuperPsychoKiller if they do a pro (big if, only reason 4 got a pro was to deliver 4K and juice sales to a bustling 4K tv market, there’s no signs of 8K being anywhere near that anytime soon) then it will likely just be in either the previous 5 casing or the new slim one. If you don’t like either of those, doubtful the pro would do anything to resolve that.

[@lindah6954]

PS5 (slim) has a 1TB SSD and the disc drive can be replaced if it fails over time.

[@M1tZk1]

My partner just bought the old one, because she likes the looks of the ild one better (the disc drive hump is more integrated into the design) and because of the different sideplates you already have. (The Spiderman sideplates like really good imo)

[@coldsandwich_skates]

i’m looking to get my first ps5 soon, totally going with the slim version because i bet i can mix and match color plates

[@jarlboof]

I am just gonna save up more and buy a pro when it drops, atleast it would have better performance and i am not really rushing.

[@Ámbúsh_TheAmbosherYT]

Tip: Save up for the Pro version(when it atleast comes out)

[@xanuviz]

Just ordered my PS5 Slim today, I found it at a discount for the same exact price as a regular PS5 so why not, the performance is the exact same and it has more storage. Plus being slimmer and lighter is a plus for me.

[@BloodofBlackFire]

Im just now getting my first PS5 since I was waiting for BFriday deals and my sister decided she was going to buy it for me instead for Christmas. Saw the slim was out and everything looked the same except for the slightly larger storage space so decided to go with that one since the Digital Spiderman game will be taking up room anyway. Glad to see that there doesn't seem to be any other real difference. The size, weight and look don't matter to me since I don't move it around.

[@bogartwilley]

You actually get a better WIFI, OG PS5 is WIFI 6, PS5 Slim is WIFI 6E. Basically 6 Gigabit WIFI instead of 5 Gigabit :D

[@Igor19485]

@@bogartwilley I used wired internet on my PS5 cause I'm not a fing peasant

[@bogartwilley]

@@Igor19485 I don't even deal with Wi-Fi, even my ps3 and 360 is on Ethernet :)

[@MichaelGalianov]

@@bogartwilleyok but here is 2 problems: 1) find 6 gigabit internet 2) cable still has better speed

[@bogartwilley]

@@MichaelGalianov the Wi-Fi has a higher max speed than most routers allow for Ethernet. Most routers these days are 1 gigabit - the base model ps5 has 5gigabit WiFi, skin has 6gigabit Wi-Fi. Your modem and Routers need to support it though. Most moderns and routers these days support WiFi 5 and top out at 1gigabit Ethernet.

[@korbinbattson4181]

I just grabbed an OG PS5 from my local Best Buy 3 days ago because I wanted an OG PS5 from the start and I like having physical copies of my games for my consoles. I personally don’t like the new slim’s design.

[@eletro_doc9529]

I think the biggest plus of this slim version is the ability to change the disc drive, because if you use it regularly it will die sooner or later. Having the opportunity to change the thing when it ends it's lifetime is a really good thing.

[@Lcatcher24]

Die after 10+ years lol

[@mexifry222]

Original Xbox and PlayStation 1 disc drives still work. Your reasoning is wrong.

[@monhi64]

Well now my question is, doesn’t the PS5 not really use the discs? I know you put the disc in once and then it can/needs to download the game from it. But then from there on out all it does is some super brief check to make sure the disc is inside so people don’t share infinite game copies. So I’d think that even playing a lot of disc games would not increase the wear and tear that much, at least not like it used too. They definitely just fail in general though overtime, especially after that recent incident with Sony deleting the shows people had outright bought on the store making sure we keep the physical stuff still going is really important

[@p9flex34]

I’ve never had a disc drive die on any console I’ve owned 😂 soooo that’s not much of a reason

[@punishedhek7495]

i have a 20 ps2 and the disc drive works great.

[@TheDreadedZero]

My gf just got one yesterday and she’s already had an issue where every 30 seconds it would randomly go back to the Home Screen. She checked all her Bluetooth devices but ultimately just had to hard reboot the system. I know it was a small issue but for a while she was fuming that she had to deal with something like that after spending so much money on the system, Assassins Creed Mirage, and a 2nd controller. She was 2 seconds away from returning it all.

[@justinhalen2126]

do you know if it's possible to return the console after redeeming the game code? I wonder if they would still take it back?

[@TheDreadedZero]

@@justinhalen2126 usually yes if it’s just a voucher. If it’s a store that accept open systems back. Walmart and Target do. GameStop does not.

[@ceasarsalad119]

@@justinhalen2126 The purpose of the removable drive is to keep the PlayStation alive when the first one burns out. Unfortunately the internet requirement means that whenever that time comes it will likely not be possible anyway due to switched off servers. The pricing is as such that it doesn't make sense for people to buy digital slim over physical so the easily swappable drive serves no benefit here. It's a gimmick.

[@balloonb0y677]

@@ceasarsalad119servers will most likely be on for a reasonable amount of time

[@csharp3884]

@@ceasarsalad119just food for thought but PS3 is 17 years old and their servers are not switched off. If you have a console for a long time and play it enough, disc drive will burn out no matter what. At least with removable disc drive, should be easier to mechanically swap parts. If servers really are shut off 20 years from now and you are at a point where you still want to play, I’m sure there will be programs to hack old PS5s by that point in time to remove the pairing requirement

[@lakerskid2013]

I definitely will take the older model any day of the week. I’ve owned a disc version for the past year and I love it, still going very strong with very little issues. They may be heavier than this new model but it gets the job done and I like the one plate design, looks and feels a lot smoother while this new model looks really tacky with the split plate design to it, seems like Sony was trying to do a little too much.

[@adisovskyyyt2573]

same here

[@chazbarns1410]

Idk how one gets “they were trying to do to much” when the thing looks and functions exactly the same, just with easier internal access. Sounds like ur just trying to hate on the new version for whatever reason. Sure you dont like the looks, whatever. But it has more space and it is easier to handle

[@Texasguy316]

You’ll choose the original over this? Why? They’re the exact same minus the size. Which in a console no one wants big. I guess you’re trying to justify your purchase which isn’t needed.

[@lakerskid2013]

@@chazbarns1410 I’m not trying to hate on anything or find a reason to, I’m not a negative person like that.

[@lakerskid2013]

@@Texasguy316 I’ve had my disc version PS5 for a year, so there’s nothing really I’m trying to justify here.

[@danemoreno88]

No I got a Spider-Man 2 full game bundle all for 499 and it’s the new slim version can’t beat that plus with Black Friday deals all games and controllers are on sale great time to get a ps5

[@weichiang89]

If I'll get one I'll get the slim. I have a very small apartment and when you're living with family and kids it's rrally cramoed. Every inch of space is a blessing.

[@Hashama]

I have always been the slim model advocate but this time around without any major improvement on the chip efficiency front I rushed to the mall and got my self the OG ps5 and I recommend the same for any one looking to get the ps5. Buy the OG while stock lasts. You know there are no corners cut on it.

[@balloonb0y677]

What are you talking about? The performances are literally exactly the same. The only differences are the slim being smaller, having more storage, more usb c, and not having to worry about you hdmi port melting over time.

[@diamondleo5136]

It's the same PS5 model, just smaller. It's not an upgrade.😕

[@balloonb0y677]

@@diamondleo5136 it wasn’t supposed to be a physical upgrade. Not a performance upgrade.

[@diamondleo5136]

@@balloonb0y677 I already know this I wasn't answering you I was confused why this person would think that it's an upgrade

[@xPremiumRabbitx]

Facts. Lemme clear this up: The ps5 slim has smaller fan, heatsink and airflow, that's the issue. My Og Ps5 doesn't even make any noise! I play Spider-Man 2 for hours and still doesn't make any noise.

[@XAUCADTrader]

Also, the slim requires internet validation of the disc drive (pairing). Definite no-no for me. I like to own my own hardware.

[@Random-God]

Giving that the original ps5 is £90 cheaper ( thanks to a Sony promotion) here in the uk in all retail stores, this makes getting the original a no brainer

[@LuckyLynette]

I was waiting for the slim because I dog sit at others houses so it will fit in my backpack.

[@shanew7361]

I returned my og ps5 when i heard the new ps5 slim came out. I prrefer the slimmer model and more onboard storage.

[@pnwfisher2144]

Good choice

[@theoflava876]

You've giving up gold for silver too bad for you

[@shanew7361]

@@theoflava876 🤣👌

[@TheDemonicdoll22]

personally I would still buy the original or the "slim". I think the original just look more sleek for me and I like the heft to it. the " slim" just looks like a knock off. I dont like the 4 plate look or the dics drive shape.

[@horrorjunkie96]

the missing fan grill (the stripes alongside either side) and the wide open gap in its place is ugly AF for me. I can deal with everything else. the black being glossier does look cheap tho.

[@horrorjunkie96]

@ratchet2007 because a grill impedes airflow that much does it ?? 🤔

[@TechnoZen36]

GameStop gave me about $380 for my OG, no brainer upgrade to get Spiderman 2 and double the storage.

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

also depends if you want the black plastic gills of the phat ps5

[@thashilramdass]

Every Playstation I've had has always been the original and all (including my original PS2) still work perfectly today. Meanwhile my mates that had the slim lines have been through multiple over the years. Could just be coincidence of course but I'll always prefer the original barring some crazy defect.

[@kadin2246]

ya I got a PS4 Slim and my dad's PS3 sounds better to this day, I'm going to keep my PS5 disk drive version. I really think they should have upgraded the spec or lowered the price more.

[@TechCody113]

Makes you wonder if buying that way is better, ps3 slim did have more powerful processor then original ps3, but heap of problems left and right

[@Harixxx1]

I never had any PlayStation but the only one I had was psp

[@kj1ox]

love your videos heres to many more years

[@sir_christmas_leopold_duckson]

It took me two years to finally get ahold of an original model PS5 at retail price, and since the warranty has expired, I've started having major issues with it. I've had it to a repair shop twice. Once for the HDMI port and once for overheating issues that turned out to be the result of leaking thermal compound. I have to buy a new controller too, because both sticks drift. Mind you, I take exceedingly good care of my stuff and the system hasn't even seen 100 hours of use since I bought it.

[@lukejp6338]

It could be that you just genuinely did get unlucky with a unit that somehow slipped through the net in a bit of a dodgy condition it does happen with almost every electrical device from what I’ve seen majority of people have no issues at all even after 2 years which I’m pretty sure a unit like this should last 10 years with good care I got my PS4 back in 2014 and it still works completely fine apart from noise and it getting slightly hot it’s perfect also I still have the original controller which I’ve used since 2014 I never had to replace it once I won’t ever get rid of it either I’ve got an attachment to it and I’m still mad I gave away my ps3 my best friend has it so I’m hoping I can just buy it back off him because it was a massive part of my childhood and with them all being Christmas presents they hold I guess sentimental value to me if that makes sense but I’m sorry you had to deal with all that bro I feel you I’ll be praying mine holds up and does me well

[@badabingbadaboom9251]

To me, the original looks beautiful, so I went out and got it.

[@yorriamo]

It’s the same price as the original ps5 for Black Friday. Their both $499 with the bundles

[@StarvingPixels]

Just going to get the original ps5. No performance increase and you can buy more storage cheaper

[@MM-zw8sm]

First time owner?

[@StarvingPixels]

@@MM-zw8sm never bothered upgrading to the ps5 as most the exclusive games were either average or remakes

[@thamielfatehy48]

I bought mine in October 2023, from a person that had it for a year… It’s one of the very first models, with Blu-ray reader and I can’t complain. It’s super good

[@superleggenda]

At list price the new model is a no brainer. You can always convert it to disk/digital whatever configuration you start with, so it will be easier to resell. And it is the latest and greatest, so it will fetch higher prices along the way.

[@bennyblunto973]

The internals are smaller, heat sink is smaller, meaning that this newer “slim” version will get louder as games become more demanding near the end of the lifecycle. This thing is going to become jet engine 2.0

[@Guardian5985]

Bingo. For a mid grade model, it will be obsolete fast.

[@anthony_stevens]

I've got the original launch model. This new slim doesn't seem like much of an upgrade, plus I prefer the look of the OG model.

[@Goat11xz]

Well in the future the old one won’t get any new updates

[@Tron08]

Thinking of long-term game collecting, the fact that the slim requires an online check to activate the drive is a huge red flag to me. Online services are extremely fragile so hoping that the community can figure out to do it without a Sony server. Will it be an actual problem? Hard to say, but something I'd watch out for.

[@DarknoorX]

Some people are saying the new is better. Nope. Not one bit. Exact same. Buy what you want/can find.

[@Tony-so1zl]

Just got this one w/ SM2. Great if you didn’t have a console already

[@Utubeisazzho]

The old answer would be the launch version. It has since been through what 2 or 3 internal changes

[@solefreak2]

Why the launch version?

[@Utubeisazzho]

@@solefreak2 it was made prior pandemic shortages and shortcuts, console changed few times thereafter

[@solefreak2]

But does that mean its better? @@Utubeisazzho

[@Utubeisazzho]

@@solefreak2 I don’t know anything anymore. They are putting litter boxes in classrooms 😂

[@solefreak2]

make sure you don't sit in one.. Good boy@@Utubeisazzho

[@Lozin80]

If I didn’t already own a PS5 then I’d only buy the slim but otherwise it’s definitely not worth the money since it’s not an upgrade and with the “rumored” pro coming out next year or maybe 2025 it’s just not worth it.

[@ZackSNetwork]

2024

[@kamikaze..]

So the slim isn’t worth it?

[@Lozin80]

@@kamikaze.. not if you already have a PS5. If you don’t then I’d go for it especially with the game bundle as it’s like getting the game for free.

[@jgb7480]

​@@Lozin80where are you getting a game for free? If there is a game the console willl cost like 70$ more (or just how much the game costs)

[@Lozin80]

@@jgb7480 with the PS5 slim bundle of Spider Man 2 or COD MW3 it’s the same price as the non bundle PS5 so it’s like you are getting the game for free.

[@GoldenCaLiber]

People kept expecting so much out of this when they didn’t realize sony never really made it out to be no less than a revision on the old model. That is all. So alot of people are upset about this, which I understand, for the wrong reasons. Nobody should go into this expecting so much more out of it when sony didn’t intend for much of that. Side note: I’m glad I’m not the only person who always likes to wear their beanies😂

[@purge3883]

The ps5 slim main purpose was to make build quality cheaper and keep launch price so more money for Sony the slim is not a better console than the original

[@GoldenCaLiber]

@@purge3883 that’s the point I was making yes. People just need to really learn to pay attention to the articles from sony themselves so that they can get a better understanding of their product more often.

[@Nochturnal06]

Target has the older model bundle with Spiderman 2 for $50 off through 12/24. I just purchased one, and saved another 5% for using my Red dot card. That was a total savings of $72, so needless to say I purchased the larger older model for that deal.

[@deplorable113]

Makes sense like a car stereo. You run power wires on battery side, and audio wires on the other to prevent interference…

[@thegreenpipe6254]

The old PS5 disc version works out of the box without an online connection. The new slim disc version requires an internet connection. That makes the answer an easy one for those who care about making sure their systems can keep working regardless whether Sony's server is working.

[@darrylcook6892]

I have the slim. It works without Internet so long as the game in question does not have online requirement. If you have a disc or digital game you can play offline as long as the game supports offline play.

[@thegreenpipe6254]

What I mean is you need the internet for the slim to get the disc drive to work on the slim. The OG haa this already paired out of the box so no ping from Sony's server is required.

[@darrylcook6892]

Yeah that's true. That definitely threw me off.

[@rimantaskardauskas2643]

Got new ps5 slim today and very happy. Old one will be present for my old buddy 😊

[@bpowick]

Given that they removed the vents/grills on the ‘slim’ I’m wondering how this will affect dust build up. The grills do a good job of reducing the dust build up between the plates and the console. Now that the front and top are completely exposed on the slim there’s nothing stopping dust getting straight into the fan. There also doesn’t seem to be any ‘dust catcher’ holes that you can vacuum dust out of like the previous models had. I’m wondering how this will affect maintenance and the longevity of the new design.

[@icwilliam23]

I gave that thought as well, and that's one of the reasons I went with the ps5 with vent/grills. The less dust in it is better, and I see this one down the road having that problem and most likely them making model with the vents/grills.

[@shakes.816]

It actually doesn't matter dust gets in no matter what, the slim makes it super easy to clean.

[@bpowick]

@@shakes.816 True. But the vent grills on the older model do a decent job of reducing the amount of dust build up as opposed to just having that area fully exposed.

[@shakes.816]

@@bpowick again it doesn't matter the size of the hole/grills dust will still get in your PS5. Having that wide open actually helps the PS5 breathe better. those grills are also getting clogged with dust and actually causing them to over heat and be one more thing you have to clean. But hey you do you.

[@NissanSkylineVR30]

@@shakes.816 I have a PS5 (launch day) model. I played for about a year and left it in my room to collect dust since then. Recently, I opened it up to clean it as I wanted to clean it before playing FF16. The inside of it and the fan was 100% clean. The grills do a decent job of catching a lot of the dust, per my experience. Obviously miles may vary.

[@marszciano]

The Phrase "Old PS5" sounds crazy

[@ProfessorChaos2050]

Glad I got my son & myself the original PS5 I got the 4TB ssd & my son got the 2TB ssd.🥂😎

[@Griffen329]

I got an original PS5 like 3 months ago so just before the launch of the slim, and I think it definitely looks better and storage isn't a problem for me. I got the disc so the detachable drive means nothing to me and I have space for the PS5 in both of my setup areas. Plus the stand is free and is higher quality than the others. I like that I got the original.

[@bradstepford3307]

These consoles are going the PC route, it really makes no sense to buy a console anymore. I’m a PS fan since the original and own them all from the 90’s to today and consoles were always about cheap quick gaming. Throw in the disc and go, but today it’s totally different and cost more in the long run than a PC. In cdn we’re paying almost $800 for a PS5 with taxes and the PS plus membership is now $200/year. In the first year of ownership your at $1K. Add this up over a 7 year console lifespan and now your at $2200. That’s a steep price to pay for how low the performance is on todays consoles, their still only running on the old RDNA2 architecture with gen 1 ray tracing and can’t even give us 4K@120hz. The console struggles to give us 4K@60 and comes to a complete grind when we enable ray tracing. Yes it’s a decent console like the Xbox, but the cost to performance is way out to lunch and you can build a much better pc for the total operating cost of these consoles. The worst part of all this is the fact that you need some form of plus membership just to play online and the price just keeps going up and up for something that’s 100% free on pc even on the same multi platform games. Plus is really nothing more than a game trial service as we never own those “free” games (their not free lol) and get removed all the time without notice. Meanwhile on PC we can try out any game on steam for 2hrs absolutely free with no membership fees. We also get demos on pc and of course no multiplayer fees of any kind. The worst thing I’m seeing more and more is how Sony milks console users with each generation. So many people bought GTA5 3 times for PS 3/4/5 while on PC we get free graphic updates and simply move our sliders. Their doing this with so many games and refuse to unlock sliders in our consoles, it’s nuts buying a game 3 times and when you start adding up all the games you re purchased the total operating expense climbs much higher than $2200. Sony should’ve had an RDNA3 machine by now but even that is only gen 2 ray tracing but at least the cost to performance would be worth it. On PC we’re on gen 3 ray tracing and it doesn’t cost all that much to get in to a nice 4K or 1440P rig. By the time Sony release their pro machine we’re gonna be on gen 4RT in the pc world while their still generations behind. Once people really see all this and start doing the math I don’t see consoles surviving to long at those rates. It makes no sense to fork over that much for something that’s generations behind in architecture. RDNA2 is AMD’s 6000 series GPU’s and those are dirt cheap right now since nobody wants them due to their poor RT performance. The days of consoles are numbered if they keep on this path and exclusives won’t save them since those wars ended years ago. More and more developers stopped that exclusive nonsense after seeing how much they lost in sales, yes there are still a few exclusives but even the old ones are getting ported to pc. I laughed when I seen uncharted on PC, that was a Sony exclusive and never would I have thought Sony would let that go. My favourite PS game and bought that day 1 for my PC.

[@billyburgess3912]

Agreed😊

[@taronwilliams2307]

I got a slim a couple months ago (currently play both Series X and PS5) and I love it. It doesn't run too hot (but I also have it very well ventilated), and I'm happy with its overall performance.

[@stopbunsen]

I bought the slim version of the PS3 and got rid of the OG version. I regret that one. Thank god I didn't go for the 2nd slim ps3. So there's no way I'm getting rid of the OG PS5.

[@crazypolite]

The second slim PS3 was the best of the 3 models released. The slim versions of *all* PS generations are generally better. They have all the bugs worked out

[@cmac8722]

Why are people complaining about no performance change? PS1 didn't have any over the original Playstation. The PS2 Slim didn't upgrade the original PS2. The PS3 Slim didn't upgrade the Phat PS3. The PS4 Slim didn't upgrade the original PS4 so why oh why oh why do they expect anything differrent now??? Those people are probably the same people who complained that the Portal did nothing else other than remote play. Sony has been very very clear with it's marketing for these 2 products. The entitled attitude from these people is getting really annoying. You don't get what you wantsimply because you expect or demand it. Learn how the world works and you'll all be a lot happier and have less to complan about.

[@MM-zw8sm]

My concern is not storage or size but cooling. How well does the slim handle cooling? I don't want another jet engine. Cause looks like Sony cut down costs.

[@noodlez4052]

OG is garbage with heat distribution, the new one handles heat so much better.

[@denisliber6740]

i bought old digital version 2 months ago and im so glad i did...i dont like this one, i dont like the port setup, i dont like 4 plates on it, and the stands are embarrassing...

[@LuhNoSho]

& the slim isn’t for everyone . People have both and like both I own both , the slim has more of a new look and feeling and the OG does too . OG is a unique antique I understand it likes nice . But both slim and OG people who have both like both of them like me

[@BenyaminLorit]

Personally, I absolutely hate the look and size of the original and while this still largely uses the same design language, it at least looks like it tends to blend in a bit better with the environment compared to the original so I'd probably take this. I just wish there was a black variant by default.

[@balloonb0y677]

The smaller model makes it feel more premium and not over the top. When playing with the old model it feels like you should be getting more from a video game because of its size making it more eminent. While it being smaller makes it more like an underdog… getting more than what you expect. But I still think the design is bad

[@ZackSNetwork]

@@balloonb0y677It’s smaller but, not that much smaller. You need the original one side by side to tell the difference. It is significantly lighter though.

[@wille020201]

The reason why you shouldn't use it in vertical mode is because the (thermal paste?), or I think it actually some kind of liquid metal, is over time going to pool to one side of the cpu and cpu cooler. Leading to eventual damage to the cpu. Or atleast so I've heard.

[@lukejp6338]

I did hear this myself and it seemed to be an a very minor issue on the OG 2020 model when they revised the model for 2021 and 2022 this was changed slightly to make sure it wouldn’t be an issue I think the 22 model is the better console even over the new slim I wouldn’t bother buying one the 22 models were looked at in depth and Sony really done everything they possibly could to make it perfect I also have 3 year warranty on mine meaning if it become slow or any other issue I would get a new model unfortunately that would mean a slim model but still I’m covered regardless just always get some warranty or insurance

[@denisliber6740]

they sold over 50 mil copies of ps5, only a couple had that problem...youtube ''ps experts'' are trying to make people panic...everything will be fine if you put your ps5 vertically...

[@bloblom8208]

I'll stick with my original disc ps5, its served me well

[@LuhNoSho]

Good for you idk why people post comments talking about original or say silm is ugly , it’s okay for first time ps5 buyers jeez

[@bloblom8208]

@@LuhNoSho it’s not ugly

[@sax5389]

All these videos starting to show up on my recommended feed as soon as I got the PS5 Slim

[@DevinGThatsMe]

instead of slim they should called it the Ps5 1/2 cause every time I see that "divider" or split it just looks like a dang fraction plus its Half the size all around

[@csharp3884]

Great point!

[@nootsgaming5517]

Personally I prefer the OG5 for easier cleaning so I can get my hands in places you can’t with the slim for cleaning

[@BossGamingYT-kb2ff]

I think the older model looks better

[@MichaelRoxalot]

I bought the original PS5 as soon as they announced the Slim that I was waiting for. After seeing how ugly and "not cheaper" it was, I knew that I had to go buy the fat daddy.

[@akg7873]

Of course you should get the OG while you can. Everyone knows Sony has cut corners to save cost. Which literally means it has cheaper material which more than likely means it’s life is shorter then the more premium OG

[@ghostbustinganimations]

It's best that I'm fine with my ps5, I already have it, This performance is great, the graphics are awesome

[@dylansandoval9841]

Im sure the plates for the phat will shoot up in price and doubt Sony will keep supporting them. I plan on grabbing the blue and silver at least

[@LeonardeMarco]

Am I the only one who's not a fan of the design?

[@flash_channel2161]

I have the OG Ps5 yes its bigger but it doesn't matter its the best Ps5.

[@spudeedeelweiss]

can you review the speed of the SSD's in both PS5 OG and Slim? some say the SSD on slim is a bit slower than the OG

[@-Stinky_Pinky]

i have a dumb question. What happens when u remove the disc drive and want to keep it removed? Is it just exposed or does the white exterior shell still cover it without the disc drive in? Im wondering because isnt the white exterior bulged out….meaning its permanently meant to cover it with the disc drive attached?

[@KuudereSalad]

white cover can go over the empty disc drive area with it's bulge~

[@ColtonKiefer]

Not a dumb question. If you buy the digital version it comes with a cover. If you buy the disc version it comes with the disc drive in place of the cover. If you want to remove it you’ll need to purchase the cover separately. I’m not sure if they are offering them yet though.

[@-Stinky_Pinky]

@@KuudereSalad Ah thank you. I was curious bc i was planning on removing the disc drive and only attach it when i need it bc i dont like the bulge aesthetically . However if the bulge is there regardless then there is no point in removing it. Appreciate it.

[@-Stinky_Pinky]

@@ColtonKiefer Thank you that answers my question! I don’t like the look of the bulge but would like the disc drive on the side for only when i need it. So i guess ill buy the disk drive version and buy the digital version plates separately when its available. Many thanks for your help!

[@VolkovAlexandernovskiOfficial]

This one of them videos where I could swear Google was reading my brain. And I am all for it.

[@kratos2105]

I’m keeping my OG cause it’s gone eventually be rare like the og ps3

[@christopherwood12]

I just wish they made it into a box like the Xbox with the drive at the bottom. I like my consoles to be compact and easy to move. The ps5 seems to me like looks over function. They wanted something like the body of a car but to me it just looks gimmicky. Xbox in my opinion has a better design. Just a simple box that does the job and has some little accents

[@bradhunt6643]

For the tiny stands that come with the ps5 slim, they should made a small compartment for you to store the little plastic stands so helps not to lose them

[@lakerskid2013]

That’s very true, even a small plastic case would be better than nothing

[@bablo4867]

@@lakerskid2013I mean, there is one

[@thinukawijerathne]

I don't own a PS5. I waited 3 years to get the Slim but PS5 Slim is a downgrade for me. It looks like a cheaper version of the original PS5. I'm going to buy the original PS5 now.

[@EPS5000]

You get around 200mb more for the same price, and it's smaller so it's easier to fit in places. Why wouldn't you get this over the original? It's a no-brainer.

[@cozygoat1273]

Smaller vents so cooling is slightly worse and by the looks of it sony have cut corners on it, materials are a lot cheaper and it looks cheaper my opinion though!

[@EPS5000]

@@cozygoat1273 It’s funny you should say the vents are small, because all I’ve heard for the past 8 days on KZbin is the exact opposite. Everyone is whining that the vents on the top are removed so it’s just an open space. The main complaint is that it will allow more dust in the system, but no one mentions how It also means the heat can exhaust faster, since there aren’t plastic bits getting in the way.

[@cozygoat1273]

@@EPS5000 have you seen how cheap it is? Shit looks like something from temu and we’ve seen it happen before but Sony have probably cut corners

[@ZaLewdWarudo]

​@@cozygoat1273who cares if it looks cheap? I don't stare at my consoles when they run from under the TV.

[@cozygoat1273]

@@ZaLewdWarudo less quality materials means it won’t last as long and if you’ve got mates over it looks like soemthing of temu

[@aagnikchowdhury2005]

It's very simple actually. 1. If you want a console that looks good and has good performance, and presence, buy the OG PS5 and hook it up with a good SSD. 2. If you don't care how your console looks but instead want to be able to take it anywhere and play anywhere, choose the slim version. It has the same performance, SMALLER size, BIGGER storage and it cost the same as the OG.

[@babyfinesse_]

Slim is definitely louder imo, might be due to the smaller fan. I have exchanged 2 slims. First one had a Nidec fan, the second had a NMB fan and it was quieter however my friends og phat ps5 was definitely quieter when we did some testing. So I will personally be exchanging my slim again for a phat ps5.

[@horrorjunkie96]

what was your reason for exchanging? what did you tell them? fan noise ain't a flaw that's just your personal preference right?

[@darrenscott6982]

I'm thinking of getting one. Been loving my series X and S. Microsoft designed them extremely well.

[@spaceli0n]

Proof or you wasting our time

[@babyfinesse_]

@@spaceli0n believe what you want it’s your own time being wasted, I spent my time returning and exchanging the shit lol. What you want receipts? I’m simply sharing my experiences and opinion just in case someone was curious.

[@darrenscott6982]

@@babyfinesse_ I believe you bro, these fanboys think Sony can do no wrong. One of the reasons I purchased the series consoles instead of PS5 is Sony's greed and anti-consumer practices. Now they have a 7.9 billion dollar lawsuit.

[@lindah6954]

They moved the HDMI port, so you do not unplug the HDMI while the PS5s power cord is plugged in. Less chance of a HDMI short.

[@NissanSkylineVR30]

The slim is not better than the OG. In fact, the removable disk drive, design and slightly smaller design isn't enough to counter the production cost cut down it got. People are talking about the heatsink that is better in the OG. But what people don't talk about is they removed the dust vents off the OG for the slim design. Meaning, dust is more easily able to land and go into the sides of the console and dust up your fans. Thus throttling performance.

[@janniskort3852]

I think the original design was way better, the matte white, softer body, the riffled stripes. so its sad they take the new design as the only one at the market.

[@ChocolateAsian9000]

I’m all for Sony succeeding, but besides the controller, I really think they’ve been fumbling this generation

[@juandoe5651]

No sony is telling us to go f*ck ourselves with these ps plus changes

[@Ignisan_66]

I swear PS5 "slim" looks like one of those cheap chinese fake "PS5" knock-offs with mario games in them. Also the removal of USB A in the front is a massive no no for me since that port is very useful, I use it to plug in my headphones dongle. If I had a slim I'd have to awkwardly plug it in the back. My advice is: get the OG version while they are still in stock.

[@Him7382]

What do you mean the ps5 slim is smaller hase more storage and is more customized it looks better then the of one

[@npowell1981]

It was between a ln old PS5 with no games, or the slim with Spider-Man 2 and a bit more memory. Same price. It was a no brainer