
Manufacturer image from the US 825 GB Digital Edition listing; games and display are not included. Image: Sony Interactive Entertainment / PlayStation ↗
Sony · Consoles & handhelds
Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Slim (825 GB)
CFI-2100 slim · 825 GB SSD · Disc drive optional
US launch / reference price: $599 · Available by 2026-09-13
PlayStation Direct US reference price for the new 825 GB Digital Edition, checked September 13, 2026, before tax. This current manufacturer listing is not the original launch MSRP or a live merchant offer. This 825 GB slim Digital Edition was listed for US sale by September 13, 2026; its exact first-sale date is not verified.
Editorial overview
This is the newer CFI-2100 slim PS5 Digital Edition with an 825 GB SSD, not the original full-size 2020 console or the earlier 1 TB slim Digital Edition. It includes a DualSense controller and supports an optional separately sold disc drive. Sony’s US CFI-2115 manual lists the console at approximately 2.5 kg.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- M.2 SSD expansion support
- DualSense controller included
- Optional disc drive can be added separately
Tradeoffs to check
- 825 GB nominal SSD has less usable space after system reservation
- Disc drive costs extra
- Vertical stand sold separately
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Performance
- CPU
- Custom AMD Ryzen Zen 2; 8 cores / 16 threadsManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- GPU
- AMD Radeon RDNA-based; Sony-listed 10 TFLOPSManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- RAM
- 16 GB GDDR6Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Camera & video
- Optical drive
- No disc drive included; compatible drive sold separatelyManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Video output
- HDMI output; up to 4K and 120 Hz on compatible games and displaysManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Storage
- Storage
- 825 GB custom SSD; part of capacity reserved for system useManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Storage expansion
- M.2 SSD expansion connector, Key MManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Connectivity
- USB ports
- 2× USB-A 10 Gb/s; 1× USB-C Hi-Speed USB; 1× USB-C 10 Gb/sManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Build & design
- Dimensions
- Approximately 358 × 80 × 216 mm (W × H × D), excluding protrusionsManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Weight
- Approximately 2.5 kg, Digital Edition console onlyManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Other
- Model
- US CFI-2100 slim Digital Edition family; CFI-2115 documentationManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Networking
- Gigabit Ethernet; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Bluetooth 5.1Manufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Power
- 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 350 W maximum rated power, not measured gaming consumptionManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
- Included controller
- DualSense wireless controllerManufacturer source · checked 2026-09-13 ↗
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $599. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: direct.playstation.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-09-13. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
This device has not received an editorial rating yet. Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
Documented box contents
- PS5 Digital Edition 825 GB console
- DualSense wireless controller
- Two horizontal stand feet
- HDMI cable
- AC power cord
- USB cable
- Printed materials