Should you grab the Old PS5 while you still can? - PS5 Slim Review 

For new buyers, the slim is the better option. For the owners of the old model is no reason for the "upgrade".

My overall excruciating pain, anxiety and excitement when I first got the PS5 back in December 2020 was something else. I felt like I was one of the few people who was lucky enough to get the console when it first came out so the memories of just trying to get the damn console back then will have a special place in my heart 😂

I just got the ps5 after 3 years of waiting, and god i love the Slim's design

The very 1st version had a much bigger copper heatsink. That's the one I've got and am extremely happy with it.

love your videos heres to many more years

This is actually the 4th revision of the ps5 2020 - 1000 model 7nm 4.5kg 2021 - 1100 model 7nm 4.2kg 2022 - 1200 model 6nm 3.9kg 2023 -- slim model 6nm 3.2kg If you have a 2020-2021 ps5 might be worth upgrading to the slim or the larger 2022-23 as they use 6nm soc over the original 7nm which has better thermals/smaller power draw To see which version you have look under the base of the console should have a number that starts cfi-1/0-2

i’m looking to get my first ps5 soon, totally going with the slim version because i bet i can mix and match color plates

Just bought an OG PS5 recently and very happy with it

For new buyers the slim is the best option. For owners of the original you can make that slight upgrade for it to be smaller with more storage (if you want)

My partner just bought the old one, because she likes the looks of the ild one better (the disc drive hump is more integrated into the design) and because of the different sideplates you already have. (The Spiderman sideplates like really good imo)

I will have had my OG PS5 for 3 years come January 2nd. I have had 0 problems with my PS5 and see no reason to upgrade. Fun fact my slim line PS3 which is 12 years old still works perfectly!! :)

I got a slim a couple months ago (currently play both Series X and PS5) and I love it. It doesn't run too hot (but I also have it very well ventilated), and I'm happy with its overall performance.

I prefer the design of the original, so if I do pickup the PS5, I'm either getting that or the pro version when that drops

I got the original and I love the design! I use it in horizontal display mode, I have the space for it and don't really move it around all the time so it's perfect for me

That’s cool with the disc drive definitely gonna get😊

I waited specifically for the slim and now that I finally have it I’m so happy.

Slim is more beneficial to Sony. Not the consumer. Cheaper plastics, less to manufacture. Not to mention the heat sink is on the exact opposite side of the M.2 SSD which can be future problems. The slim model is louder… just doesn’t add up.

The new one not only cost more, it's also way cheaper looking. Yes the original looks like a wiwfi router, the new one looks like it's from alli Express.

Got new ps5 slim today and very happy. Old one will be present for my old buddy 😊

Makes sense like a car stereo. You run power wires on battery side, and audio wires on the other to prevent interference…

With the new one coming out, this could mean the older version is now slightly more cheaper. Meaning I can get one at a discount

Worth to note that i ended up buying a Stand because the PS5 Slim would vibrate my whole desk when installing a game or anytime using the disk. So unless you have a padded desk or something to put it on just know it vibrates you desk like crazy!

There are vents on the side of the ps5 slim. I think people keep forgetting this so when you stand it up you are covering up vents. The stand is needed.

I got an original PS5 like 3 months ago so just before the launch of the slim, and I think it definitely looks better and storage isn't a problem for me. I got the disc so the detachable drive means nothing to me and I have space for the PS5 in both of my setup areas. Plus the stand is free and is higher quality than the others. I like that I got the original.

can you review the speed of the SSD's in both PS5 OG and Slim? some say the SSD on slim is a bit slower than the OG

It’s the same price as the original ps5 for Black Friday. Their both $499 with the bundles

I bought mine in October 2023, from a person that had it for a year… It’s one of the very first models, with Blu-ray reader and I can’t complain. It’s super good

Great review

I think the biggest plus of this slim version is the ability to change the disc drive, because if you use it regularly it will die sooner or later. Having the opportunity to change the thing when it ends it's lifetime is a really good thing.

I was waiting for the slim because I dog sit at others houses so it will fit in my backpack.

Short answer is NO

Just got this one w/ SM2. Great if you didn’t have a console already

No I got a Spider-Man 2 full game bundle all for 499 and it’s the new slim version can’t beat that plus with Black Friday deals all games and controllers are on sale great time to get a ps5

I returned my og ps5 when i heard the new ps5 slim came out. I prrefer the slimmer model and more onboard storage.

the stand of the orininal ps5 is exelent dude i love it

thanks for being awesome

Im just now getting my first PS5 since I was waiting for BFriday deals and my sister decided she was going to buy it for me instead for Christmas. Saw the slim was out and everything looked the same except for the slightly larger storage space so decided to go with that one since the Digital Spiderman game will be taking up room anyway. Glad to see that there doesn't seem to be any other real difference. The size, weight and look don't matter to me since I don't move it around.

As always with something that doesn't offer performance gains; buy if you don't have one, or your current one is somehow broken. Don't buy if your current one is doing fine. I have an original ps5, and I haven't even slightly considered it, and that's fine.

Just ordered my PS5 Slim today, I found it at a discount for the same exact price as a regular PS5 so why not, the performance is the exact same and it has more storage. Plus being slimmer and lighter is a plus for me.

This one of them videos where I could swear Google was reading my brain. And I am all for it.

The "slim" is louder from what I've seen. It's pretty obvious it's got cheaper components in the slim to cut production costs down. They also over engineered the original PS5 and you have more expensive components (copper heatsink) I'm happy with the phatty. I was always cautious of the system being smaller with a detachable disc drive being louder makes sense

If I'll get one I'll get the slim. I have a very small apartment and when you're living with family and kids it's rrally cramoed. Every inch of space is a blessing.

I want the smaller form factor and front USB-C is important to me since I'm trying to make as many things C-C as possible so the new one seems perfect for me

Every Playstation I've had has always been the original and all (including my original PS2) still work perfectly today. Meanwhile my mates that had the slim lines have been through multiple over the years. Could just be coincidence of course but I'll always prefer the original barring some crazy defect.

GameStop gave me about $380 for my OG, no brainer upgrade to get Spiderman 2 and double the storage.

The old answer would be the launch version. It has since been through what 2 or 3 internal changes

I just purchased a new ps5 from best buy last month cause it’s still the post 2022 revised model and personally I kinda love the big size and display mine horizontally. This is my 1st ps5 and the redesign pushed me to finally go grab one. I absolutely love it and I would hate it if it was smaller or didn’t have those awesome looking vents. I’ll the big model all day long I think it’s truly the best ps5 imo size and all.

My concern is not storage or size but cooling. How well does the slim handle cooling? I don't want another jet engine. Cause looks like Sony cut down costs.

It took me two years to finally get ahold of an original model PS5 at retail price, and since the warranty has expired, I've started having major issues with it. I've had it to a repair shop twice. Once for the HDMI port and once for overheating issues that turned out to be the result of leaking thermal compound. I have to buy a new controller too, because both sticks drift. Mind you, I take exceedingly good care of my stuff and the system hasn't even seen 100 hours of use since I bought it.

Giving that the original ps5 is £90 cheaper ( thanks to a Sony promotion) here in the uk in all retail stores, this makes getting the original a no brainer

The reason why you shouldn't use it in vertical mode is because the (thermal paste?), or I think it actually some kind of liquid metal, is over time going to pool to one side of the cpu and cpu cooler. Leading to eventual damage to the cpu. Or atleast so I've heard.

I'm obviously too lazy to walk five feet and look under my PS5, but I believe the original model had vents on the vertical bottom, and using the stand in Tower mode was recommended so as not to block airflow.

I just grabbed an OG PS5 from my local Best Buy 3 days ago because I wanted an OG PS5 from the start and I like having physical copies of my games for my consoles. I personally don’t like the new slim’s design.

also depends if you want the black plastic gills of the phat ps5

I wonder if the back hdmi and usb port changes on this model will fix all the lan port issues we had with the old version?

I got one yesterday. I like the slim. Just looks face lift. ❤

Thinking of long-term game collecting, the fact that the slim requires an online check to activate the drive is a huge red flag to me. Online services are extremely fragile so hoping that the community can figure out to do it without a Sony server. Will it be an actual problem? Hard to say, but something I'd watch out for.

i have a dumb question. What happens when u remove the disc drive and want to keep it removed? Is it just exposed or does the white exterior shell still cover it without the disc drive in? Im wondering because isnt the white exterior bulged out….meaning its permanently meant to cover it with the disc drive attached?

Just going to get the original ps5. No performance increase and you can buy more storage cheaper

I'll stick with my original disc ps5, its served me well

Possible that the slim is more reliable with the smaller chip and more efficient cooling. Probably not PS3 Phat vs Slim levels of difference, sure, but still worth noting

OG disc edition all day

The plates on your original ps5 in this video caught me off guard LOL

Use the vertical stand! Especially for the og PS5, it pushes out a lot of heat from the bottom.

I've got the original launch model. This new slim doesn't seem like much of an upgrade, plus I prefer the look of the OG model.

PS5 (slim) has a 1TB SSD and the disc drive can be replaced if it fails over time.

Hell yeah mystic shoutout!

Don't you need a network connection to verify your detachable disc drive on the new PS5 version? In the long run the outcome of which version to have could be different. Right?

My gf just got one yesterday and she’s already had an issue where every 30 seconds it would randomly go back to the Home Screen. She checked all her Bluetooth devices but ultimately just had to hard reboot the system. I know it was a small issue but for a while she was fuming that she had to deal with something like that after spending so much money on the system, Assassins Creed Mirage, and a 2nd controller. She was 2 seconds away from returning it all.

At list price the new model is a no brainer. You can always convert it to disk/digital whatever configuration you start with, so it will be easier to resell. And it is the latest and greatest, so it will fetch higher prices along the way.

The Phrase "Old PS5" sounds crazy

i bought old digital version 2 months ago and im so glad i did...i dont like this one, i dont like the port setup, i dont like 4 plates on it, and the stands are embarrassing...

For the tiny stands that come with the ps5 slim, they should made a small compartment for you to store the little plastic stands so helps not to lose them

Also, the slim requires internet validation of the disc drive (pairing). Definite no-no for me. I like to own my own hardware.

The horizontal stand look reminds me of a cliff side mansion.

I do like the look of the slim. reminds me of the original ps4, a design i still love

If I didn’t already own a PS5 then I’d only buy the slim but otherwise it’s definitely not worth the money since it’s not an upgrade and with the “rumored” pro coming out next year or maybe 2025 it’s just not worth it.

I have the OG Ps5 yes its bigger but it doesn't matter its the best Ps5.

Bro that PS5 in the back won't stop looking at me 😳

Held out still got Ps4 Pro so will be getting the Ps5 slim disc version 👍🏻

Given that they removed the vents/grills on the ‘slim’ I’m wondering how this will affect dust build up. The grills do a good job of reducing the dust build up between the plates and the console. Now that the front and top are completely exposed on the slim there’s nothing stopping dust getting straight into the fan. There also doesn’t seem to be any ‘dust catcher’ holes that you can vacuum dust out of like the previous models had. I’m wondering how this will affect maintenance and the longevity of the new design.

I definitely will take the older model any day of the week. I’ve owned a disc version for the past year and I love it, still going very strong with very little issues. They may be heavier than this new model but it gets the job done and I like the one plate design, looks and feels a lot smoother while this new model looks really tacky with the split plate design to it, seems like Sony was trying to do a little too much.

I bought the disc version at the price of the digital version and I am happy with the console 😎 no need for slim anymore yeah slim gives 150 gb extra but I have external harddrive which is coming handy now all I need to move games that's all

They moved the HDMI port, so you do not unplug the HDMI while the PS5s power cord is plugged in. Less chance of a HDMI short.

I think the older model looks better

i purposely brought the original model over the slim. I just prefer the look. I hate the look of the new cheapy lazy plastic stand pieces and also the slit through the covers with glossy on one half and matt on the other. I also dont like the money grabbing tactic of forcing you to buy a vertical stand instead.

It was between a ln old PS5 with no games, or the slim with Spider-Man 2 and a bit more memory. Same price. It was a no brainer

There was a sales for the old ps5 which save me about $150 that makes me go for the old one since the new one does the same thing

instead of slim they should called it the Ps5 1/2 cause every time I see that "divider" or split it just looks like a dang fraction plus its Half the size all around

These consoles are going the PC route, it really makes no sense to buy a console anymore. I’m a PS fan since the original and own them all from the 90’s to today and consoles were always about cheap quick gaming. Throw in the disc and go, but today it’s totally different and cost more in the long run than a PC. In cdn we’re paying almost $800 for a PS5 with taxes and the PS plus membership is now $200/year. In the first year of ownership your at $1K. Add this up over a 7 year console lifespan and now your at $2200. That’s a steep price to pay for how low the performance is on todays consoles, their still only running on the old RDNA2 architecture with gen 1 ray tracing and can’t even give us 4K@120hz. The console struggles to give us 4K@60 and comes to a complete grind when we enable ray tracing. Yes it’s a decent console like the Xbox, but the cost to performance is way out to lunch and you can build a much better pc for the total operating cost of these consoles. The worst part of all this is the fact that you need some form of plus membership just to play online and the price just keeps going up and up for something that’s 100% free on pc even on the same multi platform games. Plus is really nothing more than a game trial service as we never own those “free” games (their not free lol) and get removed all the time without notice. Meanwhile on PC we can try out any game on steam for 2hrs absolutely free with no membership fees. We also get demos on pc and of course no multiplayer fees of any kind. The worst thing I’m seeing more and more is how Sony milks console users with each generation. So many people bought GTA5 3 times for PS 3/4/5 while on PC we get free graphic updates and simply move our sliders. Their doing this with so many games and refuse to unlock sliders in our consoles, it’s nuts buying a game 3 times and when you start adding up all the games you re purchased the total operating expense climbs much higher than $2200. Sony should’ve had an RDNA3 machine by now but even that is only gen 2 ray tracing but at least the cost to performance would be worth it. On PC we’re on gen 3 ray tracing and it doesn’t cost all that much to get in to a nice 4K or 1440P rig. By the time Sony release their pro machine we’re gonna be on gen 4RT in the pc world while their still generations behind. Once people really see all this and start doing the math I don’t see consoles surviving to long at those rates. It makes no sense to fork over that much for something that’s generations behind in architecture. RDNA2 is AMD’s 6000 series GPU’s and those are dirt cheap right now since nobody wants them due to their poor RT performance. The days of consoles are numbered if they keep on this path and exclusives won’t save them since those wars ended years ago. More and more developers stopped that exclusive nonsense after seeing how much they lost in sales, yes there are still a few exclusives but even the old ones are getting ported to pc. I laughed when I seen uncharted on PC, that was a Sony exclusive and never would I have thought Sony would let that go. My favourite PS game and bought that day 1 for my PC.

I got the OG PS5 and I'm buying the PS5 Slim then when the PS5 Pro comes out I'm buying that too so I'm happy about it

I just have the ps5 slim (with disc) on my media unit without any issues, also no kids or pets. I don't see it falling over as it's wedged between the TV and speaker. Though I didn't think about the weight being on the cover being an issue. I doubt it, but just in case I put some small rubber glue on feet on the bottom that fills in the space perfectly so there is less weight on the covers but the covers do touch still. The only thing I can think of for the vertical stand is that it muffles some of the disc noise/rumbling but it doesn't seem to have any type of rubber or foam anywhere to attenuate the sound so, meh

People kept expecting so much out of this when they didn’t realize sony never really made it out to be no less than a revision on the old model. That is all. So alot of people are upset about this, which I understand, for the wrong reasons. Nobody should go into this expecting so much more out of it when sony didn’t intend for much of that. Side note: I’m glad I’m not the only person who always likes to wear their beanies😂

I have always been the slim model advocate but this time around without any major improvement on the chip efficiency front I rushed to the mall and got my self the OG ps5 and I recommend the same for any one looking to get the ps5. Buy the OG while stock lasts. You know there are no corners cut on it.

Great video

The only problem I see is those tiny legs to place the console horizontally, which is my preferred way to place any console. I wonder if there are 3rd party better stands for this new PS5 console model. Thank you for your video.

personally I would still buy the original or the "slim". I think the original just look more sleek for me and I like the heft to it. the " slim" just looks like a knock off. I dont like the 4 plate look or the dics drive shape.

I don’t have a ps5 yet but I’m planning on it and I’m probably gonna grab the slim just for the extra gb and it just looks better in my opinion I’m not really a fan on how big the og one is it’s almost the size of a pc

no just got the proper one the original one it fells very solid the material im verry happy that i found one

I have one I didn’t have a ps5 before I wouldn’t necessarily suggest upgrading if you already have an OG ps5. Keep the horizontal stands on otherwise you’re probably gonna to lose it