Is the PS5 Slim worth it over the original PS5?

Yes if you want a smaller console with the same performance and a detachable drive. The original is only worth it if you find it clearly cheaper.

Does the Slim play PS4 games?

Yes. It runs most of the PS4 library, and many titles get better frame rates or resolution.

Yes. The Slim's vertical stand is sold separately, unlike the launch model's packed-in stand.

Yes. There is an M.2 SSD slot for a compatible NVMe drive, and the standard model has 1TB built in.

The console, one DualSense controller, an HDMI cable, a power cable and the disc drive on the standard model. Check the listing for bundle contents.

Console prices drop around Black Friday and major Sony promotions. The current $599.99 at eBay as of November 7, 2026 is not a low point.

At Playstation, for $649.00, as of our latest check.

7 stores we checked sell it, including Playstation, Best Buy, Newegg, Target, Tech for Less.

$649.00at PlaystationObserved at 9:49 PM

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