The PlayStation 5 Slim is a smaller, lighter version of the original PS5, released in 2023, offering the same powerful gaming performance (4K, fast SSD, ray tracing) in a more compact design, available in both disc and digital editions, with the digital version featuring an optional attachable disc drive for added flexibility and 1TB storage standard. Key updates in later Slim models include a matte finish, slightly better internal cooling for liquid metal, and minor port changes, but core specs remain identical to the launch PS5.