90
Rob Dwiar
TechRadar
“The PS5 Slim offers the same great performance as the original PS5 but provides a superbly redesigned, slick aesthetic and smaller chassis.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Great performance
- Smaller, more compact design
- Great customization options
- Slightly more usable storage
- DualSense controller remains brilliant
- Detachable disc drive with 30‑pin connection
Points of Contention
- Vertical stand is an extra cost
- Still looks weird
- PS Plus service doesn’t match Xbox Game Pass
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics89
Mat Smith
Engadget
“The PS5 Slim is the new normal for PlayStation gamers. It's smaller without being small and packs in many small improvements in specs and software-based features.”
80
Kyle Barr
Gizmodo
“If that’s all you wanted from a PS5, then the new version is certainly an upgrade.”
80
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“The 2023 PlayStation 5 (aka the PS5 Slim) is just as excellent as the original, but features a modular disc drive and more storage capacity.”
