New details have emerged about the release date and bundle plans for the PlayStation 5 Slim. Sony recently announced that it will launch a smaller PS5 model in November in the US, before introducing it to other regions later on. The new PS5 Slim will be available in both a standard edition with a disc drive and a Digital Edition without one. According to a reliable dataminer, Sony is planning to release a PS5 Slim standard edition console bundled with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on November 8 in the US, at a price of $559.99, which is the same as the current PS5 model bundled with the game. There is some confusion surrounding the release date, as the dataminer also lists November 10 as the release date for the PS5 Slim. Furthermore, Japanese retailers have already opened pre-orders for the PS5 Slim, with a launch date also listed as November 10 in Japan.
The new PS5 model comes with a higher price tag compared to the launch models, with the PS5 with a disc drive priced at $499.99 and the Digital Edition priced at $449.99 in the US. This represents a $50 increase for the Digital Edition. Interestingly, those who purchase the PS5 Digital Edition will have the option to add a Blu-ray disc drive later, as Sony will offer it as a separate purchase for $79.99. Additionally, the PS5 Slim requires a $30 stand to be positioned upright. Once the current inventory of the launch PS5 models is sold out, the new PS5 Slim will be the only option available.
In conclusion, new information has surfaced regarding the release date and bundle plans for the PlayStation 5 Slim. Sony is set to release a smaller PS5 model in November, with the US launch date possibly being November 8 or November 10. The PS5 Slim will come in a standard edition with a disc drive and a Digital Edition without one. It will be available as a bundle with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, priced at $559.99. There is some confusion regarding the release date, but Japanese retailers have already opened pre-orders, indicating a November 10 launch in Japan. The new PS5 model carries a higher price than the launch models and includes the option to purchase a separate disc drive for the Digital Edition.