If you’re shopping for a new PlayStation 5, then, sooner or later, you'll find yourself having to weigh up the original PS5 Slim vs PS5. Released back in November 2020, the first incarnation of the PS5 is comfortably the most ubiquitous version of the games console and is notable for its absolutely huge, almost futuristic design.
The PS5 Slim, in contrast, is considerably smaller and only hit shelves in November 2023. It continues Sony’s long pattern of offering a much smaller console within each generation, but there's a pretty significant catch this time around. Unlike the previous PlayStation 4 Slim, which was released as its own distinct model, the PS5 Slim is intended to fully replace the launch model of the PS5. While some original PS5 stock is still around at certain retailers, it’s been steadily dwindling and is going to be replaced in the foreseeable future.
