PlayStation 5 Slim Design Leaked? Here's A Sneak Peek At Sony's Next Console
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
A leaked video suggests Sony Group Corp (SONY) may release a PlayStation 5 Slim, a smaller version of its current console, in 2023. The Slim model, which was mentioned in court documents presented by Microsoft Corp (MSFT) during the FTC trial against the acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI), is expected to cost $400. The new model may have a detachable disk drive and two USB-C ports. Sony may discontinue the current models and transition to the Slim version as its main offering.
August 14, 2023 | 6:55 pm
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Sony may release a PlayStation 5 Slim in 2023, potentially replacing current models. The new model is expected to cost $400.
The release of a new PlayStation model could boost Sony's sales and revenue, potentially leading to a positive impact on its stock price. However, the actual impact will depend on the market's reception of the new model.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The FTC trial against the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft mentioned the existence of Sony's PlayStation 5 Slim.
The mention of Activision Blizzard in this context is related to a legal proceeding and is unlikely to have a significant impact on its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Microsoft presented court documents during the FTC trial against the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, supporting the existence of Sony's PlayStation 5 Slim.
Microsoft's involvement in this news is indirect and related to a legal proceeding. It's unlikely to have a significant impact on its stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50