Sony’s PS5 Slim price confirms that the Xbox Series S is the console to beat

With the PS5 Slim's price starting at $449, Sony could be handing this generation over to Xbox with the Series S.

The biggest surprise of the PS5 Slim — at least for me — was the price. Today, Sony dropped a surprise announcement that it is officially releasing a PS5 Slim. The new version of the console, which turns the disc drive into an optional accessory, has decreased in volume by more than 30%, and weight by up to 24% compared to the current models. If you buy the digital version, you can also choose to add the disc drive later for $79.99.

That historical context has me scratching my head at what Sony and PlayStation are doing here. The current digital version of the console is $399...so what are those customers getting for the $50 price increase? A smaller console...and a new stand? I don't see that being worth $50 for anyone, really. I'd rather tell someone to buy the existing $399 version and save the $50 for a game. Microsoft's Xbox Series S launches on November 10th for $299.

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