New Revise PS5 Digital Edition Rolls Out in Europe with Matte Finish and 825GB Storage

Sony has quietly rolled out a new revision of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition across Europe, and while the console looks sleeker with its fully matte finish, the update comes with a controversial trade-off: storage has been reduced from 1TB to 825GB.

Reports earlier this month suggested that a revision was on the way, and now the updated model is officially replacing the previous version on store shelves. At first glance, the console doesn’t look drastically different, but a closer inspection reveals several subtle changes.

In a detailed comparison video, tech reviewer Austin Evans highlighted the most noticeable design tweak: 

Storage Reduction

• Downgraded from 1TB to 825GB SSD

• Usable storage: only 667GB (compared to 848GB in the 2023 Slim)

• 27% less actual storage than the previous Slim model

Physical Changes

• Lighter weight: 2,400g vs 2,556g (156g reduction)

• Matte finish throughout instead of glossy panels

• Changed USB port colors from blue to black on the back

Internal Engineering Changes

• Redesigned heat sink: More elaborate stamping, thinner metal (0.5mm vs 1mm steel)

• Reconfigured heat pipes: Different angle and layout

• Reduced VRM: 5 modules instead of 7 (some moved to back of board)

• Metal fan shroud replaced with plastic featuring PlayStation symbols

• 3 NAND modules instead of 2 (despite smaller capacity)

• Completely redesigned motherboard layout

Performance Results

• Power consumption: Nearly identical (213-215W vs 216-217W)

• Thermals: Virtually the same, only ~2°C warmer

• Fan noise: Slightly quieter on the new model

Evans argued that while Sony has clearly saved money with the redesign, none of those savings have been passed on to consumers. Instead, the console still retails for around €500, the same as the previous 1TB model.