Shrinkflation Comes to PlayStation 5

Sony is quietly rolling out a new version of the PS5 Digital Edition with reduced SSD capacity, dropping from 1TB down to 825GB, while keeping the same price.

What's Changing?
-The new PS5 Digital Edition consoles include 825GB SSD, down from the original 1TB.
-The console will still cost €499 in Europe, with no price reduction despite lower storage.
-Expected to hit European markets starting September 13, 2025.

Why It Matters
-With only 825GB total—and real available space closer to ~667GB—this means even less room for massive AAA titles if you don’t upgrade.
-Expanding storage via M.2 SSD or external drive may become essential.

What You Can Do
-Currently reported for Europe—watch for availability in your area.
-If you’re buying, consider budgeting for an SSD expansion.
-Hit that 🔔 to catch updates—especially if Sony extends the change to other markets.
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