With each generation of the PlayStation, Sony typically releases at least one significant hardware upgrade. PS5, of course, will be no exception. According to Tom Henderson, a source who continues to gain credibility in the video game industry, the company is already preparing the first major redesign of the PlayStation 5. His main novelty, yes, will go beyond a simple shift Watch.
In his report on InsiderGamingHenderson claims that The new PS5 will have a completely different chassis than the current one. In other words, you can forget about the idiosyncratic design that cost you so much to fit into your living room. This new design will stand out mainly due to the presence of a removable disc reader.. For what reason?
Sony’s idea is that those who buy a new console without a disc drive because they only consume games in digital format will be able to play physical games by purchasing the disc drive separately. This would eliminate the need to buy a completely different console, as it is now.
So in addition, Sony would have kept one PS5 model for sale. And what happens to those who continue to prefer the physical format of life? Sony to sell PS5 bundle with removable drivethus managing to cover the various preferences of its market.
Henderson explains that the drive will connect to the PS5 via a USB-C port located on the back. This curious strategy would create less weight and less equipment compared to the current model.
Of course, in terms of performance, don’t expect a jump. New PS5 keep the CPU and GPU virtually untouched. Therefore, for more power, we will have to wait for the hypothetical “Pro” variant, which the report does not say anything about.
When will the new PS5 come out with a removable drive? According to him a leakSony totally produced 18.5 million units of this console during the fiscal year. 2023. Therefore, its release will be scheduled for some time next year. Current models will continue to be produced, but in smaller numbers.
Sony is no stranger to making changes to current generation hardware. The PS5 has had two internal modifications to date, with the second being the most important. However, none of them come close to the redesign expected to be unveiled in 2023.
Is Tom Henderson trustworthy? As for the information from Sony, their leak history is quite reliable. Without going any further, he was the first to suggest that Sony was working on a controller for professional and competitive gamers. A few months later, Sony officially unveiled the DualSense Edge, with no release date or price yet.
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