Yep. It won't sign you out if they log on to download something too, which is a nice little QOL change, outside of that works exactly the same.
I know it's not definitive because it's open to interpretation, but I do believe the official text seems to imply it's a separate stand that's not built into the system:
Can you copy a game on one ps5 bought by someone else then copy to your ps5 and buy the game on your account and have the game play or do you still have to download and install it?
The kickstand is a terrible, band-aid design solution that I would expect from a budget hardware manufacturer, but to some extent so was the original plastic stand.
I would love to know what happened to PlayStation's design team. Sony used to be known for their hardware quality and design excellence. Was there a big purge or exodus of design talent during development of the budget-conscious PS4?
I would love to know what happened to PlayStation's design team. Sony used to be known for their hardware quality and design excellence. Was there a big purge or exodus of design talent during development of the budget-conscious PS4?
You can't copy, you can only move game files. So someone will have to download again. But it should work; the game will most likely show up with a padlock symbol until you buy it. I'm guessing you're planning to move with an external hard drive, correct?
See my post from the previous page:
I'm not convinced this is just a kick stand, or a "prong" or whatever. The blog post specifies that: "A horizontal stand will be included with the new PS5 model."
So I think this is a stand insert that goes in the "crack" on the underside of the PS5. If I had to guess it is actually shaped something like this:
I needed it to be less tall. Girth wasn't the issue.
You probably know but you can just take out that inner separating wall for more space. Of course you'd still need the horizontal stand for 29.99 extra...
A little bit adjacent to this announcement itself but the price increase / flattening I think is a good illustration that the previous comments about ps5 being per unit profitable were probably borderline and things may have even reversed since then with the digital not being so.
We saw Microsoft's 2022 expectations for a 2024 slim refresh being the same price as they launched at, so I think this is all part of the same trend that we were warned of ahead of time, ie that cost savings throughout the generation are very meagre. In some regions we already saw price increases because the normal fluctuations of currency that always over a gen were not offset by dropping component costs over time like they usually are.
I'm pretty nervous about the pricing of a 2028 next gen system from both vendors. Future nodes are going to be even more expensive. AMD and Nvidia have started shipping extemely anaemic chips at their budget ranges and they aren't always clear upgrades over older stuff in those categories despite the price. I'll certainly be keeping an eye on Nintendo next. Part of what makes Consoles viable is that they maintain relatively modest pricing.
We saw Microsoft's 2022 expectations for a 2024 slim refresh being the same price as they launched at, so I think this is all part of the same trend that we were warned of ahead of time, ie that cost savings throughout the generation are very meagre. In some regions we already saw price increases because the normal fluctuations of currency that always over a gen were not offset by dropping component costs over time like they usually are.
I'm pretty nervous about the pricing of a 2028 next gen system from both vendors. Future nodes are going to be even more expensive. AMD and Nvidia have started shipping extemely anaemic chips at their budget ranges and they aren't always clear upgrades over older stuff in those categories despite the price. I'll certainly be keeping an eye on Nintendo next. Part of what makes Consoles viable is that they maintain relatively modest pricing.
looking back, I feel like I got pretty lucky picking up a PS5 DE at launch for $399.99. still working just fine. I'll probably skip this and upgrade to the inevitable Pro that comes out next year.
the US is catching up to everywhere else on the pricing. it's not a new price outside the US.
Ya, I think this is likely rather than it being built in. There's clearly nothing there when they show the panel removed and they aren't going to have a weird looking thing permanently attached when it's vertical either I would imagine. So I think you're right that it's something that just fits within the gap but is a separate piece.
The horizontal stand is included, only the vertical is a separate purchase.
Horizontal stand is included.
Interesting that it works for the original too. I think it looks way nicer than the current stand. May actually buy this
$79.99 only compatible with the new PS5 revision, as it clips into a slot in the PS5 chassis.
I would say it's the exact opposite as they seem to be flaunting their hardware deign these days with all the official teardown video's they been posting (starting back on the PS4 Pro).
They never had official teardown videos highlighting how the hardware is designed/constructed before. I think they're quite proud of their recent work (however you might feel).
They raised the price of the All Digital, and the stand is being sold separately?
per the blog, new plates will be sold for the revision sometime early in 2024.
New look for PS5 console this holiday season
Smaller PS5 design comes with 1TB storage for PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition; new model provides option to add an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive to PS5 Digital Edition.
blog.playstation.com
They won't, this new version is physically smaller. Plus, they already announced that they would make new plates.
lol the slim looks like a scaled up series s in that visualization. It's an 174.7% increase in volume over the S thoughHere is a rough size comparison:
PS5 OG vs PS5 Slim vs Series X vs Series S
comparesizes.com
I guess I'll be getting this. My PS5 died last month and I'm been thinking of getting a new one if the repairs is going to cost me a lot.
Here is a rough size comparison:
PS5 OG vs PS5 Slim vs Series X vs Series S
I actually forgot how THICC the Series X is.
the industrial design on that disk version is atrocious. I refuse to believe this was designed in Japan. No way would they have let this leave the building.
Yup, I somehow feel a lot of design decisions where vetoed from higher ups. This thing is ugly
I don't know, I think that somehow it looks even worse, which is an achievement I guess. At least it's smaller.
Hey man this creaky sounding when warm manual tray monstrosity is my daily PS3 driver fatties retired to shelf duty I put an SSD in that baby and it's super reliable!Kudos to the PS5 Slim for taking the 'ugliest slim' badge from the PS3 Super Slim.
the history of quality industrial design by that company just doesn't marry up with these machines.
Gotta milk those poors Europeans. And 550€ for the disc edition as well.