The PS5 line up could soon look very different.
, the PS5 is"set to get a unique overhaul" in the middle of next year, with the next iteration of the PS5 set to either be sold on its own, or bundled with the detachable disk drive.
So why's this big news for gamers? Currently, the PS5 is available in two versions – a digital edition and disk edition. Right now, if you opt for the digital edition but change your mind further down the line, you're stuck. Indeed, forking out for a detachable accessory sounds preferable to buying a whole new console.
And now for the not-so-exciting news. Insider Gaming says this version of the console will feature"almost identical hardware to the existing consoles already on the market." This means, much like the most recent of the PS5 in an attempt to get stock moving again – a shortage of semi-conductors is behind delays to the production, and Sony is keen to"find maybe a secondary resource", or speed things up by"changing the design.