PlayStation 5 Slim
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for PlayStation 5 Slim.
Word on the street is that the PS5 Disc Drive has been "limited" to 1 per order, but it's actually been…Sony has clarified that the "limit of 1 per order" for the PlayStation 5 Disc Drive was added in January 2026 due to high demand, not in response to the January 2028 discontinuation of physical game production. While the drive is still readily available at MSRP, resellers are already listing it for higher prices on platforms like eBay. The article advises against purchasing the drive solely for future game access, as new physical releases will cease in 2028, but notes its utility for existing physical games and 4K Blu-ray playback.
EE just dropped two PS5 GTA 6 console bundles that are surprisingly full of valueEE has released two PlayStation 5 console bundles featuring Grand Theft Auto 6. One bundle includes the PlayStation 5 Pro and the standard edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 for £808, offering a saving of £51. Another bundle features the PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition with Grand Theft Auto 6 for £588, saving £51.98. Both bundles are expected to ship around the Grand Theft Auto 6 release date of November 19.
'I got a disc drive for my PS5 Pro just for this' — GTA 6 fans disappointed with the lack of physical edition disc aren't alone, as some retailers have dropped the game from sale completelyRockstar Games has confirmed that physical editions of Grand Theft Auto 6 will not include a disc, instead containing only a digital download code. This decision has disappointed fans, some of whom purchased disc drives for their consoles specifically for this game. Several retailers, including VGP and Loot Box Gaming, have announced they will not sell the game due to their commitment to supporting physical media.- Sony raises prices on refurbished PS5 Slim modelsSony has increased the prices for refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim models. The refurbished Disc Drive PS5 Slim now costs $549.99 USD, up from $449.99, and the refurbished Digital PS5 Slim is now $499.99 USD, up from $399.99.
- Leak suggests solid pricing for Steam Machine, but even that might be too high to save itA leak suggests Valve is targeting a $650 to $750 price range for the Steam Machine, influenced by fluctuating RAM prices and the AI market. This pricing places it competitively against the PlayStation 5 Slim but potentially above other consoles and custom PCs, raising concerns about its market viability. The article speculates that Valve should instead focus on iterating the Steam Deck.
PS5 Pro Could Hit €900 as Sony Faces Memory Shortage CrisisNew rumors suggest that Sony may increase the prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including the PS5 Pro, due to a global memory shortage. The PS5 Pro could reportedly retail for €900, with the PS5 Slim potentially reaching €650. These price hikes are attributed to rising component costs and supply chain issues affecting the semiconductor industry.