Our Take
The PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition is Sony's revised, more compact version of their flagship home console, launching without a disc drive to keep the price down. It's aimed at cost-conscious buyers who stream or purchase games digitally and don't need physical media. It sits below the standard PS5 Slim in price but delivers identical gaming performance.
Key Features
Identical custom AMD RDNA 2 GPU and Zen 2 CPU to the original PS5, delivering the same gameplay experience
Noticeably smaller and lighter chassis than the launch PS5, roughly 30% reduced in volume
1TB internal SSD storage with M.2 expansion slot available for additional capacity
No disc drive included; a separate USB-C disc drive attachment can be purchased and added later
Supports 4K gaming at up to 120fps, ray tracing, and HDR output
DualSense controller included, featuring haptic feedback and adaptive triggers
Our Verdict
The PS5 Slim Digital is the sensible entry point for first-time PS5 buyers who are comfortable going fully digital. If you frequently buy pre-owned games or want a 4K Blu-ray player built in, spend the extra on the disc edition. Those already owning a launch PS5 have little reason to upgrade.