Sony is known to release updated versions of its consoles. These updated versions are usually smaller and lighter than the original, thanks to improvements in the design. For example, both the PS3 and PlayStation 4 (PS4) got slim models that are thinner than the original. Now, Sony has announced a new version of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) that has a very slight design change and is also lighter than the original.
The new PS5 has made its way to Australia according to the Australian gaming site, Press Start (via The Verge). The new console which has the model number CFI-1102A (the original has the model number CFI-1000) is reported to be 300 grams lighter than the original that went on sale last year.
There is no info on what changes resulted in the reduction in weight. However, one design change that is visible is the new screw for the base stand. Unlike the one that ships with the original model that needs a screwdriver to tighten it, the revised model has a plastic cap with a grip that can be tightened with your hand. This is a minor change and we believe the new screw should even work with the CFI-1000 model.
The new PS5 is already available in stores in Australia according to the source. We expect more details about what makes it different from the original will surface soon.
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