PlayStation 5 (Disc, Slim vs PlayStation 5 Pro
PlayStation 5 (Disc, Slim | PlayStation 5 Pro | |
| The short answer | About the same Sony's PS5 disc slim, with a 1TB SSD and a Blu-ray drive, about 30% smaller than the previous model per the page.Sold on both the China and US sites.From January 2028, new games are digital-only, while existing discs still play. | About the same Sony's PS5 Pro with 2TB of storage and support for over 8,500 PS4 games, per the US page.Sold officially in both China and the US.From January 2028, new games will be digital-only, so factor that in. |
| China price | No price yet | No price yet |
| US price (pre-tax) | $649.99Best Buy · Checked 11-05 21:07 | $899.99Best Buy · Checked 11-05 21:07 |
| Gap (US pre-tax) | — | — |
| What differs between versions | ||
| China vs US version | CN Sold on China site US Sold on US site | CN Mainland China version sold by SIE Shanghai US US spec page |
| Warranty | — | CN 2-year console warranty in mainland China US 1-year limited warranty in the US |
| Key specs | ||
| Storage | 1TB SSD (disc model) | 2TB (part reserved for system, usable capacity slightly less) |
| Disc drive | Plays 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray discs | Not included; disc-less console, with the option to buy the disc drive for PS5 separately |
| Size | Over 30% smaller than previous model; 18–24% lighter (per page) | — |
| Resolution / frame rate | Up to 4K at 120Hz; 8K output supported over HDMI 2.1 | 4K output with 60Hz and 120Hz display support; compatible enhanced games up to 120fps with ray tracing and AI-enhanced 4K via PSSR, game-dependent |
| Region / account | Game discs are not region-locked; DLC and store purchases follow the PSN account region; Blu-ray movie discs remain region-coded | PS5 games are not region-locked; add-on content ties to the PSN Store region of the account |
| Power / voltage | Internal power supply, 100–240V AC | 100-240V, 50/60 Hz; maximum rated power 390W (PS5 Pro safety guide) |
| Controller included | One DualSense wireless controller in the box | One DualSense wireless controller in the box |
| Compatibility | — | Over 8,500 PS4 games (US page) |
| Enhancements | — | Pro enhancements on selected PS5 games |

