Sony Is Reportedly Launching The PS5 Slim Later This Year At $399

Microsoft Says That Sony Is Launching The PS5 Slim Later This Year At $399.99

Microsoft believes Sony will release a PlayStation 5 Slim later this year priced $399.99, according to a court document.

The document was released as part of the Federal Trade Commission vs Microsoft trial to determine the fate of a proposed preliminary injunction against the $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard.

In a paragraph on price, Microsoft attempts to convince Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley the Nintendo Switch should be considered in the same market as the Xbox Series consoles and the PlayStation 5, an argument it believes boosts the image of Xbox as losing the console war in third place.

 

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It’s the final sentence in this paragraph that’s sure to ruffle Sony boss Jim Ryan’s feathers, as it not only outs the long-rumoured existence of a PlayStation 5 Slim, but its price too. IGN has asked Sony for comment.

“PlayStation likewise sells a less expensive Digital Edition for $399.99, and is expected to release a PlayStation 5 Slim later this year at the same reduced price point,” reads the document.

The bombshells continue, with Microsoft saying further down “Sony is also anticipated to release a handheld version of PlayStation 5 later this year for under $300”.

This is in relation to Sony’s announced Project Q, a handheld game streaming device that wirelessly connects to the PS5. Sony has yet to announce a release date or price.