You wait ages for a next-generation PlayStation and then 2 come along at once.
The PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition have just receive pre-order in Malaysia and all the stocks gone in minutes.
Basically, the disc-less Digital Edition is around RM430 cheaper than the ‘pregnant’ version.
As you can see from the photos, the main difference is one has a disc drive while another one doesn’t.
In fact, for the looks, Digital Edition definitely the sleeker of the 2.
Technically, both using the same hardware.
Storage wise, both machines get a next-gen 825GB SSD.
That could quickly be filled up with games especially only 664GB of the 812GB is useable.
You could opt for PS5 IF:
- Some old PS4 game disc that can be also play with PS5 (You could transfer save file from PS4 to PS5 as well)
- Game console as 4k entertainment player
- Lousy Internet connection as you need to download FULL game into PS5 Digital Edition
- Prefer to buy PS5 game disc and collector’s edition game packages
For PS5 Digital Edition:
- Robust Internet connection for streaming and downloading
- Can cope with storing games digitally rather than on disc
- Sleek and curvy design
- Save more money as this is cheaper
For me, I would opt for PS5 normal due to I have existing PS4 game that I love to play in PS5.