Another, less noticeable change to the new PS5 Slim is a slight weight reduction. The New PS5 Slim is WORSE - YouTube Watch OnAs noted, this new model PS5 Slim is currently replacing the previous version of the console in Europe. The original PS5 console launched with an 825GB drive, before the introduction of the PS5 Slim increased the stock SSD to a full 1TB. This change also comes in the wake of Sony confirming PS5 Slim price hikes on both sides of the Atlantic. PS5 Digital Edition went from $449 to $499, PS5 Slim increased from $499 to $549 and PS5 Pro became even more pricey, from $699 to $749.