Sony Alters PS5 Cooling

SONY HAS LAUNCHED its latest version of the PlayStation 5 console with a lightweight, more user-friendly design. According to Sony, the new PS5 features a tool-less design for its vertical stand, alongside many other changes.

The reduction in weight has been achieved by redesigning the heatsink and making alterations to the internal PCB, WiFi antennas and more. YouTuber Austin Evans ( https://bit.ly/AEYTMPC) got hold of the latest version, the CFI-1102A, and has showcased the internal changes, including a redesigned cooling fan.

From testing, it appears that the older PS5 consoles run cooler than their newer counterpart, meaning that in the long-term, it will perform worse than its launch predecessor. This may be related to Sony’s recent announcement that the disk version of its consoles are finally profitable to produce—despite limited availability. A reduction in weight also means the company will save money on freight shipping too, with a total weight saving per unit of 10.58oz.

We assume Sony has done the testing to ensure these consoles stand the test of time, and to know how much of a difference that drop in cooling makes. Companies have made changes to their console lineups before, most notably Nintendo launched a version of the Switch with an updated Nvidia processor back in 2020 that improved battery life and performance. However, usually it’s an upgrade not a downgrade.