This slim version of the console is also slightly smaller than the original and has 1TB of storage.
Both slim models are available online and in stores at various retailers.
Sony also sells slim PlayStation 5 consoles bundled with popular games like “Astro Bot.”
These bundles are sometimes discounted and can even cost less than buying the console without a game.
PS5 digital vs. disc: What’s different?
However, the slim digital-edition PS5 does allow owners to add a4K Blu-ray drive attachmentlater on.
This attachment is not compatible with the older, now-discontinued launch version of the PS5 Digital Edition.
Every PS5 comes with the sameDualSense controller, which offers haptic feedback and has a built-in microphone.
All PS5 consoles support the samePlayStation accessories.
With a disc-drive PS5, games can be installed from physical discs or via digital downloads.
Meanwhile, the digital-edition PS5 limits you to buying and playing downloaded games only.
Digital purchases of PlayStation games are tied to your Sony account.
Remember that many physical games still require an internet connection and significant PS5 storage space to install and play.
However, we think the disc-drive PS5 offers more value in the long run.
It also doubles as a 4K Blu-ray player for movies.
The PS5 Digital Edition offers the same gaming performance as the PS5 with a disc drive.
Other than the disc drive, both models use the same internal hardware.
Does the PS5 with disc drive have more storage than the PS5 Digital Edition?
Both launch versions of the PlayStation 5 (now discontinued) came with an 825GB solid-state drive.
Check out our guide to thebest SSDs for PS5for our top recommendations.
Can you download and play digital games with the PS5 disc version?
Your Sony account and purchases can also be shared between multiple PlayStation consoles.
What is the PS5 Pro?
Sony now sells an upgraded version of the PS5, called the PS5 Pro.
This model has more powerful internal components designed to enable enhanced graphics and frame rates when playing compatible games.
The PS5 Pro is only sold without a disc drive, but buyers can purchase a drive separately.
For more details, visit ourPS5 Pro review.
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