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Sony Quietly Launched A New PlayStation 5 Model, And Its Key Changes Ensure System Longevity
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Key Points:
- Sony has quietly launched a new PlayStation 5 Slim model featuring a refreshed EDM-051 motherboard with significant internal changes aimed at improving system longevity.
- Key updates include a different motherboard layout, a replaceable CR2032 CMOS battery, a simplified internal design, and a revised cooling system using a PS5 Pro-style liquid-metal interface.
- The redesigned cooling system features a new heatsink construction and improved liquid metal containment, addressing past issues with overheating and system malfunctions.
- An optimized, lower-cost HDMI retimer has also been implemented, contributing to overall hardware efficiency and cost management.
- These improvements come as Sony seeks to maintain the PS5’s reliability and public image ahead of the PlayStation 6 launch, especially amid rising hardware costs and controversies like the discontinuation of physical discs.
