A new, lighter model of the PS5 Digital Edition was found a few weeks ago on the official Japanese Playstation website. However, according to several specialized media, this version may arrive faster than expected in the French market.
We talked about this a few weeks ago. A new PS5 Digital Edition model was found on the official Playstation website in Japanese. This version, listed as CFI-1100B01, weighs 3.6 kg. Or 300 grams less than the original model. In addition, it has a new screw that allows you to secure the console to the base provided in the box.
In addition to this information, we still didn’t know when Sony planned to release this new variant. However, if we are to believe the statements of the StationOfPlay specialist media, this lighter PS5 digital edition goes on sale this Thursday, August 19, 2021. In other words, it is possible to observe a consequent refueling of the console in the various world markets this week.
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Will the new PS5 Digital Edition be available soon in France?
According to StationOfPlay, it would be several thousand consoles. Now, it remains to be seen when French consumers will be able to take advantage of this. In this situation, we obviously invite you to regularly consult the various official console reseller sites such as Amazon, Cdiscount, Cultura, Boulanger, Fnac, Micromania, Leclerc or Super U. You can also find our article dedicated to PS5 stock, regularly updated with based on replenishment.
Regarding the slimming down of the PS5 Digital Edition, Sony has not yet given details on how the manufacturer has managed to refine the console’s lineup. As a reminder, Sony has recently promised more PS5 stock. In April 2021, Hiroki Tokoi, Sony’s chief financial officer, said in a conference call that the manufacturer was considering several options to address the global semiconductor shortage. One such measure is modifying the console design.
Will this new, lighter PS5 Digital Edition model allow Sony to offer more copies? We’ll probably find out in the next few weeks.
Source: StationOfPlay
