Sony’s updated PS5 Slim launches with less storage in Europe

Sony launched an updated PlayStation 5 digital console in Europe, but instead of offering 1TB of storage for €499, it now comes with just an 825GB Solid-State Drive (SSD) at the same price, as reported earlier by Eurogamer. YouTuber Austin Evans discovered the change in a teardown video posted earlier this week, confirming an earlier report from gaming bargain hunter billbil-kun.

Sony originally launched the slimmed-down version of the PS5 in 2023, coming with an upgraded 1TB SSD, as opposed to the original PS5’s 825GB of internal storage. At launch, the digital-only console cost $449.99 before Sony raised the price across the globe, bringing it to $499.99 in the US and €499.99 in Europe.

Though the refreshed PS5 says it comes with 825GB on the box, Evan found that the console only has 667.2GB of usable storage due to the operating system and other apps included with the console. Meanwhile, the older, digital-only version of the console with a 1TB SSD has 848GB of usable storage.

Aside from the storage change, the updated PS5 comes with a new matte finish, along with smaller components that make it about 100 grams lighter than its predecessor. Sony hasn’t provided a reason for the change, but its recent post about raising prices cites a “challenging economic environment.” There’s still no word on whether this updated console will launch outside Europe.