PS5 Consoles Get Smaller SSDs But No Price Drop In Europe
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PS5 Consoles Get Smaller SSDs But No Price Drop In Europe
"The smaller SSD now has 667.2GB of storage capacity when compared to the 848.0GB of usable space that was available with the 1TB model--a reduction of 27%. Several components are also lighter, and the black central casing now has a matte finish. Crucially, power and performance remain the same when compared to older PS5 console models, but consumers will want to consider expanding their storage capacity by installing a secondary NVMe SSD."
"This year has been tough for gamers, as console hardware prices have continued to increase across the industry. In April, Sony increased the price for Digital and Standard Edition PS5 consoles across Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and in August, the PS5 consoles increased by $50 in the US for all models. Sony said it was continuing to navigate a "challenging" economic environment, resulting in the console price increases."
The PS5 Digital CFI-2100 model in Europe now ships with a smaller internal SSD, reducing usable storage to 667.2GB from 848.0GB on the prior 1TB model. Several internal components have been lightened and the black central casing now uses a matte finish, producing a slightly lighter console. Power delivery and system performance remain unchanged compared to older PS5 models. The console will continue to retail at €500 despite the storage reduction. Users who need more space should install a secondary NVMe SSD to expand storage. Global console prices have risen this year, with Sony and Microsoft implementing regional price increases.
Read at GameSpot
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