What do reviews say about storage?

TechRadar notes slightly more usable SSD space than the original PS5.

What do reviews say about stand?

The vertical stand is not in the box and costs extra, per TechRadar.

What do reviews say about pro?

TechRadar still calls the Slim the best-value PlayStation; the Pro adds visuals.

Gaming · Consoles · 552 reviews · 2 sources

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc)

Best for: most PlayStation playersPremium

The default PS5: same power in a smaller box, with a disc drive and the brilliant DualSense. The stand costs extra.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want the full PS5 library
You still buy games on disc

Skip if

You want max graphics (see Pro)
You hate buying the stand

How it scores

Performance9.0

Controls9.0

Value8.0

Battery6.0

Price

$499.99

You pay for: Launch list price for disc model

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

PerformanceSame power as original PS5

Compact designSmaller, sleeker chassis

DualSense padHaptics still impress

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Stand sold apartVertical stand costs extra

Pad batteryDualSense lasts just OK

1-star shareAbout 18% of Target ratings

Reviewers disagree on

Great all-round consoleStand still sold separately

Same price · $499.99

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Sources

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Reviewed Sep 2026

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