PS5 Slim tipped for September launch, as new mannequin leaks early

It appears to be like like Sony is gearing as much as launch a slimmer, leaner PlayStation 5 console in time for Christmas. Footage of a brand new PS5 mannequin was leaked by insider BwE. The new PlayStation 5 console (which you’ll be able to see beneath) appears to be like similar to the present mannequin, solely with a thinner base and detachable facet plate for including a removable disc drive. A PS5 with a removable disc drive has additionally been closely rumoured in latest weeks, which additional validates the leaked footage.

If the rumours are to be believed, the brand new mannequin will launch subsequent month, which implies followers can anticipate a full reveal within the coming weeks.

Sony will reportedly cease producing the present PS5 fashions earlier than the top of the 12 months, which is able to assist the corporate cut back prices.

Unfortunately, nonetheless, the rumoured PS5 Pro mannequin is tipped to launch throughout the 2024 vacation interval.

The new and improved PS5 Pro will reportedly be able to working video games in 8K with superior ray-tracing assist.

With a PS5 Pro and new Nintendo Switch each tipped to launch subsequent 12 months, gaming followers higher begin saving their cash for the brand new {hardware}.

There’s additionally an opportunity we may get a brand new Grand Theft Auto recreation in 2024, or a minimum of earlier than the top of the following monetary 12 months.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is anticipated to launch within the second half of 2024. It will reportedly price round $399.

Devkits are already stated to be within the arms of main gaming studios, as all the large corporations put together for the console’s launch.

Sharp is believed to be manufacturing LCD screens for the system, whereas a Chinese firm is regarded as making circumstances for the hand held/console hybrid.

In phrases of latest releases, Nintendo is regarded as engaged on a brand new 3D Super Mario recreation for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. 

Without any gameplay footage or new particulars, do not be shocked if Metroid Prime 4 is held again for the brand new Nintendo console.