Should I Buy The Original PS5 or The PS5 Slim?

DanielNg on 12/10/2025 - 10:21
Last edited 12/10/2025 - 10:47 by 1 other user

Hey everyone,
I’m planning to buy a PS5 soon and noticed that both the original PS5 and the PS5 Slim are now available at similar prices depending on the deal.

I’d love to hear your thoughts — which one would you go for and why?

From what I can see:

  • Original PS5: bulkier but has slightly better cooling and can be upgraded easily.

  • PS5 Slim: smaller, lighter, less power use, but no USB-A at the back and uses the new detachable disc drive.

I mainly play story games and a bit of FIFA, and I’m not too fussed about size — just want the best long-term value.

Any opinions from people who’ve owned or used both?

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Comments

  • ForkSnorter on 12/10/2025 - 11:03
    +1

    PS5 Slim has a larger SSD. I never even noticed my PS5 Slim firing up the fans when playing games, so I don't think cooling is a problem.

    • Hybroid on 12/10/2025 - 11:14

      The new Slims are going back down to 825 GB.

      • plmko on 12/10/2025 - 11:17

        That model is for the US. If you buy in Australia now it won't be the updated 825gb model.

        • Hybroid on 12/10/2025 - 11:18
          +1

          It’s rolling out everywhere once 1TB stock depletes.

          • plmko on 12/10/2025 - 11:52

            @Hybroid: Yeah so buy now is what Im saying.

    • solidussnake on 12/10/2025 - 14:05

      I have the OG PS5 and never heard the fans kick in, only heard them if I forgotten to open the cabinet door !!

  • plmko on 12/10/2025 - 11:15

    I think the original is better but you should buy the slim as it has higher trade value or will be accepted as a trade in for longer when you no longer want it.

  • Hybroid on 12/10/2025 - 11:16
    +1

    They both function the exact same and the minor differences aren’t going to impact you. The original isn’t sold new anymore with warranty, so get the Slim with warranty. That matters the most.

  • FireRunner on 12/10/2025 - 11:19

    Maybe the Slim will be worth more in the future because it's released later.
    I think overall I don't think the difference will be big so just choose whatever's easier or you like the look better

  • AustriaBargain on 12/10/2025 - 12:53
    +2

    The original has more copper in it so you'll get better scrap value one day.

  • Morien on 12/10/2025 - 13:19

    I have a launch console.

    The usb-a in the back is not noteworthy. Only real need for it is to connect a PSVR1 headset if I'm not forgetting anything. I have only connected an external ssd for PS4 games, and all it meant was that I had to choose the USB-A cable over the USB-C cable that I had.

    There is really no real difference between the two. If you can get the Slim with a 1tb drive, get that. There is no "long-term value". Buy one, money out of your pocket.

  • boomramada on 12/10/2025 - 13:33

    You are bit late for the party, might as well wait for Ps6

    • Fredfloresjr on 12/10/2025 - 14:23

      2035

      • Morien on 12/10/2025 - 14:47
        +1
        1. But still, hardly too late to get a PS5.
        • boomramada on 12/10/2025 - 20:25

          OP already waited 5 years, in 2 more years Op can either get ps5 cheaper or Ps6.😉

  • pegaxs on 12/10/2025 - 13:52

    PS5 Slim: smaller, lighter, less power use, but no USB-A at the back

    Well, I dont know what PS5 I got a few days ago. Mine has 2x USB-A ports on the back.

    and uses the new detachable disc drive.

    Like that is a bad thing. If it fails, just replace the drive.

  • 82norm on 13/10/2025 - 08:46

    Depending whether you use a wireless headset that comes with a usb-a dongle, a PS5 maybe the way to go.

  • DanielNg on 13/10/2025 - 21:21

    Thank you very much

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