Is the PS5 Slim Digital worth it over the disc model?

If you buy games digitally and never trade discs, it gives you the same performance in a smaller body. The disc model is the better fit if you use physical games, rentals or resale.

How much storage does it have, and can I add more?

It has a 1TB SSD. You can add storage with a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD, which is needed once several large games are installed.

Can it play PS4 games?

Yes. Most PS4 games are backward compatible, and many run with improved performance. A small number of titles are not supported.

Does it need a disc drive to play games?

Yes, all games must be downloaded from the PlayStation Store. There is no disc slot, so physical discs cannot be used.

What comes in the box?

The console, one DualSense wireless controller, an HDMI cable, a stand and a power cable. No game disc is included.

Do I need a 4K TV to use it?

No. It works with 1080p TVs, but the 4K output and high frame-rate modes need a compatible 4K display.

Where is the PS5 Slim Digital cheapest?

At 614 Plugg, for $599.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the PS5 Slim Digital?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

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Our take on the PS5 Slim Digital

The PS5 Slim Digital is Sony's revised PlayStation 5 with no disc drive, so all games are downloaded from the PlayStation Store. It is smaller and lighter than the original PS5 and ships with 1TB of storage instead of 825GB. It plays the same library, including PS5 exclusives and most PS4 games through backward compatibility, and runs demanding titles at up to 4K with high frame rates. Compared with the disc model it trades physical game resale and used discs for a slimmer build, and compared with the original it adds storage and a smaller footprint.

Best forOwners of a 4K TV who want current PlayStation exclusivesPlayers who buy games digitally and never trade discsHouseholds replacing an older PS4

Pros

Smaller and lighter than the original PS5
1TB of storage, up from 825GB
Runs the full PS5 library and most PS4 games
Up to 4K output with high frame-rate modes on supported titles
Quiet in most games and easy to stand vertically or lay flat

Cons

No disc drive, so no used or borrowed discs
Digital games can't be resold
Large installs fill 1TB quickly; an M.2 SSD is needed to expand
Needs a fast internet connection for big downloads

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What reviewers say

Owners generally rate the Slim Digital as a quieter, smaller version of the PS5 that keeps the same performance. Most praise the storage bump and the design; the main complaints are the lack of a disc drive and how fast the drive fills with modern games.

What people mention

Size and designPraisedOwners say it takes up less space and is easier to fit into a TV stand than the original PS5.
StorageMixedThe 1TB drive is welcomed, but players say big games still fill it quickly and an extra SSD is often needed.
Disc driveCriticisedBuyers miss the ability to play, borrow and resell physical discs.
NoisePraisedReviewers describe it as quiet during most gameplay.
PerformancePraisedOwners report the same fast loading and smooth frame rates as the standard PS5.

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Questions and answers

Is the PS5 Slim Digital worth it over the disc model?: If you buy games digitally and never trade discs, it gives you the same performance in a smaller body. The disc model is the better fit if you use physical games, rentals or resale.
How much storage does it have, and can I add more?: It has a 1TB SSD. You can add storage with a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD, which is needed once several large games are installed.
Can it play PS4 games?: Yes. Most PS4 games are backward compatible, and many run with improved performance. A small number of titles are not supported.
Does it need a disc drive to play games?: Yes, all games must be downloaded from the PlayStation Store. There is no disc slot, so physical discs cannot be used.
What comes in the box?: The console, one DualSense wireless controller, an HDMI cable, a stand and a power cable. No game disc is included.
Do I need a 4K TV to use it?: No. It works with 1080p TVs, but the 4K output and high frame-rate modes need a compatible 4K display.
Where is the PS5 Slim Digital cheapest?: At 614 Plugg, for $599.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the PS5 Slim Digital?: Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.