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PS4 Slim specs - what's new with the slimline console?

This updated PS4 takes the position as a traditional mid-generation 'slim' redesign, which runs the exact same as current PS4 hardware - including the family-wide addition of HDR output as part of firmware update 4.0.

That leaves the PS4 Pro to deliver tangible graphical and feature upgrades for those who want them - for more on that, check out Digital Foundry's impressions following their three hours of hands-on time with the PS4 Pro at the PlayStation Meeting.

But for those who don't want a PS4 Pro - and have the choice between the original launch model and this new Slim - how do the two compare? Digital Foundry's first hands-on with the CUH-2000 PS4 Slim says it is "better than the existing PS4 in almost every way" with better power efficiency and noise reduction, and while it comes at a more budget price point, it has a build quality on par with existing models.

Hands-On With The PS4 Slim CUH-2000: Smaller, Cooler, Quieter Watch on YouTube

How the slim PS4 looks different to launch PS4 hardware:

• Thinner form factor with softened corners and an all-matte finish
• Approximately 40 per cent smaller, with dimensions of 26.5cm x 26.5cm x 3.8cm compared to the launch PS4's 27.5cm x 30cm x 5.3cm.
• Physical power and eject buttons housed just below the disc drive
• Light bar removed in favour of a light on the new power button
• Two USB 3.0 ports positioned apart from one another on the front of the device
• The base of the console has multiple 'legs' made of protruding plastic in the shape of iconic PlayStation symbols
• The PlayStation square, triangle, circle, and cross symbols are stamped on the side of the console, with the circle also acting as part of the attachment for the stand

The slim PS4's features and hardware compared to the original PS4:

• Removal of the Optical Out port on the rear of the console
• An updated DualShock 4 controller that comes packaged in the box (see more below)
• Two hard drive options - standard 500GB, or an increased capacity of 1TB
• The ability to change hard drives with a dedicated panel on the back
• New hard drive supplier - Toshiba MQ01ABD050 2.5-inch in our hands-on - but the same 5400rpm speeeds
• Reduction in fan noise, heat, and power consumption (around 41% less power on the dashboard in early tests)
• WiFi Improvements - 5GB IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supported (also available with the Pro model)