After being announced in October last year, both new Sony PlayStation 5 models can finally be purchased in Malaysia at a price of RM 2069 for the digital version and RM 2499 for the version with Blu-Ray drive. At the same time, separate Blu-Ray drives are sold at a price of RM 529 each.
Pre-orders open today with the console going on sale publicly starting February 20th. This new model is thinner than the original model launched in 2020. It is not only thinner but also lighter than the previous model. Unlike the previous PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3 series, Sony did not use the Slim name on the new model this time.
This new update includes 1TB of storage, and also comes with a design that is 30% less bulky than the first generation PS5. Users can also buy "Vertical Stand" separately at a price of RM149.
As we reported this morning, Sony failed to hit sales targets for the PlayStation 5 in the quarter. ago and expects to sell only 21 million units of the console in fiscal year 2023. In fact, they added that the PlayStation 5 is now in the final cycle of its life cycle.