PlayStation 5 has managed to become popular among gamers with its fast loading times and innovative controller. However, the large size of the console made it difficult to find a place to put it. It looks like Sony will solve this problem with a mid-generation refresh called the PlayStation 5 Slim. A new leak may have revealed the first render of the alleged game console.

An image that reached the A9VG forums and posted on X by Andrew Marmo gives us an idea of ​​what the new PlayStation Slim 5 design might look like. While Sony seems to have stayed fairly faithful to the current design, there are a few notable changes. First, there is black slit on both sides of the case.

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It’s hard to tell from the image if there are any changes in dimensions as well. However, Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson claimed that the PlayStation 5 Slim will only have “dimensions with minor differences.”

When will the PlayStation 5 Slim arrive?

According to a leaked Microsoft document, the PlayStation 5 Slim could be released later this year. In the document, Microsoft clearly mentions that Sony is preparing to release a thinned version of the PlayStation 5 in 2023. There is also information on pricing. The new version is planned to have a price tag of just $399.

The options currently available are the $399 PS5 Digital Edition, which comes without a disc drive, and the $499 PS5, which has an internal drive.