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People Are Pissed About The New PS5 Slim Stand Price Tag

Updated: Oct 10, 2023



PS5 Slim Stand Price Ridiculousness

The gaming community has expressed collective disbelief over Sony's latest announcement regarding the new PS5 slim model. While a redesign of the PS5 was highly anticipated, the news that the stand required to keep the console upright would come with an additional $30 price tag has taken many by surprise.

People Are Pissed About The New PS5 Slim Stand Price Tag
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What's the Deal with the Stand?

Sony's new PS5 slim, a more compact version of its predecessor, has a reduced volume by more than 30% and weight reduction of 18% to 24% compared to the original model. Set to launch this November, the console features 1TB storage for both the standard and digital editions.



However, there's a catch. Unlike the original PS5, which comes with a stand suitable for both horizontal and vertical placements, the slim model requires a separate vertical st