PS5 Pro Slim 2TB edition priced $699 ships April 30, 2026
Sony announced that the PS5 Pro Slim 2TB edition will be priced at $699 and ship on April 30, 2026, according to company officials. The new model features double the standard PS5’s storage and supports a modular disc drive add-on to enhance gameplay performance.
The new model includes a built-in 2TB ultra-high speed SSD designed to improve gameplay performance, offering faster load times and support for smooth 120fps gameplay at 4K resolution with ray tracing technology. This edition also supports a modular disc drive add-on, allowing users to purchase the optical drive separately to play physical game discs and movies, a feature similar to the PS5 Slim design, Sony representatives said.
The PS5 Pro Slim 2TB edition doubles the storage capacity of the standard PS5, which comes with a 1TB solid-state drive, according to Sony officials.
Included with the PS5 Pro Slim 2TB edition are the DualSense Wireless Controller, an HDMI cable, an AC power cord, and two plastic stand feet for horizontal console placement, according to product listings on the official PlayStation Direct website. The console also comes pre-installed with the game ASTRO’s PLAYROOM, a title designed to showcase the hardware capabilities of the PS5 line.
Pricing details for the PS5 Pro Slim 2TB edition have been a subject of some confusion. While Sony announced a price of $699 for this model, records from PlayStation Direct show the PS5 Pro 2TB console listed at $899 as of early 2026. The PS5 Pro originally launched at $699 in late 2024, with price increases to $749 in 2025 and $899 in 2026, according to data tracked by Tom’s Guide. This represents a $200 total price increase over two years. By comparison, the standard PS5 Digital Edition rose from $399 at launch to $599 in 2026, and the PS5 Disc version increased from $499 to $649 over the same period.
Sony first announced the PS5 Pro on September 10, 2024, with pre-orders starting September 26 and an initial launch date of November 7, 2024. The PS5 Pro was introduced ahead of competitors such as the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in March 2025, according to industry reports. Price adjustments for the PS5 Pro occurred in August 2025 and again in April 2026, reflecting market trends and component costs, sources confirmed. However, no official confirmation from Sony has been found regarding the April 30, 2026, shipping date specifically for the 2TB Slim edition.
The PS5 Pro Slim’s modular design allows users to control costs by purchasing the disc drive separately, a shift from previous models that included an integrated optical drive. This approach aligns with earlier expectations that the base model might omit the disc drive to maintain a competitive price point. The console’s hardware supports advanced features such as PSSR (Path Space Spreading Reflectance) technology to enhance frame rates and visual fidelity beyond the standard PS5, officials said. Additional features include advanced ray tracing for realistic lighting effects, Tempest 3D AudioTech for immersive sound, haptic feedback through the DualSense controller, and HDR technology for vibrant colors and enhanced image quality on backward-compatible PS4 titles.
Retailers such as Target highlight the PS5 Pro’s 2TB storage and ray tracing capabilities in their product descriptions, while Best Buy continues to offer various PS5 consoles without specific pricing for the Pro Slim 2TB edition. PlayStation Direct remains the primary source for purchasing the PS5 Pro 2TB console, listing the full bundle at $899 as of early 2026.
The PS5 Slim models replaced the original PS5 designs before the Pro launch, streamlining the product line. The PS5 Pro’s enhancements focus on boosting backward compatibility and improving performance for both PS4 and PS5 games. Sony’s official channels have yet to release detailed statements confirming the exact availability timeline for the PS5 Pro Slim 2TB edition beyond the announced April 30, 2026, ship date.
