A brand new rumor suggests the PlayStation 5 may very well be in for a face raise. Sources are saying the brand new “D” chassis will even have a particular characteristic that present consoles lack.
Presently Sony’s extremely common PlayStation 5 console has two configurations obtainable, one with a disc drive, and one with out. Nevertheless, sources talking on the situation of anonymity are saying there may very well be one other iteration coming in 2023, based on Insider-Gaming. The brand new variant is being stated to have the identical {hardware}, however embrace a removable disc drive.
The removable disc drive is claimed to hook up with the PS5 through a USB-C port on the again of the console. The rumor additionally says that the brand new removable drive won’t “wreck the aesthetics of the console,” whereas the consoles themselves can be “lighter and slimmer.”
The removable disc drive can be offered as a standalone system, or in a bundle, based on the report. This may very well be excellent news for individuals who opted for the non-disc model early on. The “Digital version” at present can’t learn discs, even when you plug a USB drive into it. It’s value noting that it has not been stated if the brand new removable drive will work with the present non-disc mannequin, nevertheless. But when your present PS5’s disc drive occurs to cease working, this may very well be a less expensive different to an entire new system.
If you’re desirous to get your fingers on one of many new variations, or the removable disc drive, you might be in for a little bit of a wait. Although it’s stated the upcoming model has been in improvement because the launch of the PS5, it isn’t anticipated to be launched for one more 12 months or so.