Revised PS5 Slim costs Sony less to build as retail prices rise

Sony's revised PS5 Slim is reported to likely cut production costs while retail prices have risen. The revision, detailed in a report published 2 October 2026, uses a lower-cost HDMI retimer chip — the part steadying video signal to the TV. The Digital Edition launched at US$400 and costs US$600 in 2026; the disc model rose from US$500 to US$650.