Sony PS5 Slim gets internal revision with new motherboard and cheaper HDMI chip

• The observed changes include a new motherboard, easier access to the CR2032 battery, revised liquid-metal shielding, different heatsink materials, and a new HDMI retimer chip.
• The first units have not been dated precisely; a post shared by Modyfikator89 says the new models may have started circulating around the release of the limited-edition Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 consoles.

What happened

Multiple reports suggest Sony has quietly introduced an internal revision of the PS5 Slim. The changes are visible in teardown images and include a redesigned motherboard and a different layout around the APU area. The report even describes the new board as a revised EDM-051 motherboard, suggesting this is a specific hardware variant rather than a minor cosmetic tweak.

According to the report, access to the CR2032 battery has been made easier. The area around the processor also appears to have been adjusted, with refined liquid-metal shielding and different heatsink materials. The source compares these changes to the approach previously seen on the PS5 Pro. It also says the internal layout looks more streamlined, which, based on the teardown interpretation, could reduce the risk of issues during repairs. That remains an observation from the teardown, not a confirmation from Sony.

Sony is also said to be using a newer and cheaper HDMI retimer chip. The source suggests this could lower production costs, but Sony has not confirmed that itself. The available context does not explain whether the chip has any noticeable effect on image stability or is simply a cost-saving measure. The core takeaway is that the hardware has been changed internally without any official product announcement from Sony.

The first signs came from a post by Modyfikator89 on X/Twitter. The embed text says Sony appears to have revised the PS5 internally again, but it is not clear when the new models started appearing. The post links the possible rollout of the revision to the period when Sony released limited-edition Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 consoles, but it does not give an exact date or production run.

Background

The PS5 launched in November 2020. The same source mentions the PS5 Digital Edition with an original launch MSRP of $400, making the later $600 figure in 2026 stand out, although it is unclear whether that is an official MSRP, a retail price, or a regional variation. The source uses that comparison mainly to show that the console has not become cheaper over time, despite earlier hardware iterations.

The new hardware report fits into a broader pattern of quiet revisions that Sony often applies to PlayStation consoles. In this case, it is not a new generation or a visible redesign announcement, but internal changes that only become apparent after disassembly. The report cites a revised motherboard, a different treatment around the APU, adjusted liquid-metal shielding, changed heatsink materials, and a cheaper HDMI retimer chip. The source suggests this combination could reduce production costs while the sale price stays the same.

The timing remains unresolved. Modyfikator89’s post explicitly says it is not clear when the new models entered circulation. The only concrete clue is that they may have started appearing around the release of limited-edition Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 consoles. Since Sony has not confirmed any of this, the revision should for now be treated as a teardown-based observation rather than an officially announced hardware update.

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Sources

• Gamespot: Sony’s Revised PS5 Slim Could Be Getting Cheaper To Make, But Not To Buy
• Tweet by @Modyfikator89: note that Sony appears to have revised the PS5 internally again and that the new models may have started circulating around the release of limited-edition Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 consoles