‘PlayStation 4’ Rumors: Sony Reportedly Creating A Slim Version

Sony has a track record of producing slim versions of its “PlayStation” consoles in the past, with the “PSX” giving way for the “PS1,” and continuing the practice for both the “PS2” and the “PS3.” As such, when a listing recently popped up, featuring what was reportedly a slim design of the latest console generation, it wasn’t exactly surprising. More than that, Microsoft already released the “Xbox One S,” so it was really just a matter of time before Sony responded with its own thinner, smaller console.

The source of the hubbub is the emergences of pictures posted on an online auction website of a supposed “PS4 Slim,” The Verge reports. Aside from the change in size, it would seem that the slimmer console also sports an all-matte finish.

More pictures begin to paint a clearer depiction of the unit’s design, including rounded corners and even indications that it is a 500GB model. NeoGaf also has pictures that compared the new model against the old one, where the original “PS4” certainly looked like the bulkier of the two. Based solely on the photos, however, it doesn’t seem like the difference in size is as dramatic as that of the original “Xbox One” and the “S,” where the latter is 40 percent smaller than the former.

Engadget also speculates that the new model might be officially unveiled during the “PlayStation” event that will be held on September 7th. Aside from the exterior difference as well as the storage capacity, however, there are no details as to what the slimmer model actually offers. There isn’t even any indication whether it can offer 4K resolution or not.

Although it might be tempting to take this news with a grain of salt, The Wall Street Journal has actually received reports from unnamed sources that two new models of the “PS4” would be unveiled during the September 7th event. As such, the chance that the rumors are true has just gone up.