A recent teardown video uploaded by YouTuber Dave Lee (Dave2D) provides an in-depth look at the newly released PS5 Slim. The video highlights features such as the detachable disc drive with a hexagon-shaped connector and the internal components, confirming support for expandable storage.

Lee compared the PS5 Slim's size to the original PS5 model, indicating that the new version is not significantly smaller, although it does weigh less. The comparison also shows that the PS5 Slim is still relatively large next to the Xbox Series X.

The teardown revealed that the PS5 Slim is designed to stand horizontally with a small kickstand, and while it can stand vertically on its own, an additional stand for this position can be purchased separately for $30.

The PS5 Slim is expected to be released sometime this month, but an exact date has not been specified by PlayStation. Notably, the PS5 Slim's optional disc drive will require an internet connection to pair with the console.

The PlayStation 5 by Sony Interactive Entertainment originally launched on November 11, 2020, and various other videogame news such as game releases and reviews are also mentioned in the broader article.