PS5 Pro Does Not Support PS5 Slim Faceplates

Sony Interactive Entertainment's upcoming mid-gen console refresh, the PS5 Pro, does not support faceplates for the PS5 Slim.

[Luc20]

Oh let's write an article about something obvious.

[Obscure_Observer]

Yeah... since those have different designs, I thought it was obvious.

[mudakoshaka]

It is for that reason that the designs are different. So you need to buy new face plates in case you already have some.

[goken]

Some people hoped that somehow the impossible is possible…

[--Onilink--]

It seemed possible, to the point that being incompatible is very likely a business choice.

Slim uses 2 plates separated by a small space.
The Pro has a bigger middle space but its also taller.

It wasnt really that far fetched to think the height difference could have just been that extra size in the gap and the plates themselves were the same size

[just_looken]

Some people still thought sony would not price gouge again but nope more ewaist nothing like a face plate per playstation model.

You now walk into a store and see 3 face plates different cost same design like why? oh right sony greed there was 0 non financial reasons to go this way.

[Tacoboto]

I 100% thought that they'd be compatible. In the spirit of the interchangeable disc drive, it makes manufacturing sense.

The size of the covers look identical in shape and size if you think of the black vents as essentially just spacers.

But - It's becoming clearer though that they really are a part of the shell design on the Pro.

[just_looken]

If we support this then they might add a different slot or add a specific plastic tab so you need a "pro" drive for the pro model then a slim drive for the slim model.

[DazaMc]

You are 100% correct and I bet they will be fully compatible.

[Pyrofire95]

it's not obvious. Plenty of people had suspected the center fins are only an extension and the rest is a match for the slim model.
also not even the article is sure despite it pretending it is in the headline. It only says "likely", so it's just as much speculation either way.

[northpaws]

It is not obvious at all...

https://www.cnet.com/a/img/...

The looks literally the same size from this POV. And they can both use the slim disc drive, which wouldn't be possible if they shapes are different.

[mudakoshaka]

Still thinking the sizes/designs were different? It is the same size!! Retards. Sony is just doing an Apple.

https://www.reddit.com/r/pl... https://www.playstationlife...

[DarXyde]

1. Why is the headline written as matter of fact but the actual article is speculative? Well, we know the answer.

2. Did anyone look at both of these pieces of hardware, thinking it would fit? Did anyone get a good look at the Xbox One X prior to launch thinking it would support the Kinect without an adapter?

What are we talking about here?

[Neonridr]

while the Pro sits a little taller, that could simply be due to the thicker stripe on the side. It could have still been possible that the Slim faceplate would still work and the upper portion would merely sit a little higher. The lower portions look identical.

[mudakoshaka]

It is the same size. Sony is just doing an Apple.

People are so stupid. Thinking the sizes were different. It is the same size!! Retards. Sony is just doing an Apple.

https://www.reddit.com/r/pl... https://www.playstationlife...

[SimpleDad]

Nooooooooooooo!!!

[Gwiz]

Let me guess, and the PS5 Slim does not support PS5 Pro face plates?

[S2Killinit]

Lmao

[Mr_cheese]

You'll have to wait for the next "article" to find out

[Profchaos]

It's obvious but it would have been nice to have a more uniform approach to faceplate sales from Sony like the option to buy the same design across standard, standard digital slim and pro.

Right now it seems a bit disjointed as to what's on offer.

Also I wish they would offer faceplates for the 30th anniversary seems like a huge miss as their most hardcore favs will have a standard ps5 or a pro

[gold_drake]

ehhhm

isnt that obvious?

[DaniMacYo]

Well duh. They are different measurements. I do hope the pro releases some eventually.

[thesoftware730]

See, see, that's the reason I'm not buying this shit!!!

Sony needs to get it together!

[Neonridr]

perfect..just another way to nickel and dime us. 3 different face plates now exist. How ridiculous.

[Knushwood Butt]

Nickel-and-dime who?

Condition 1 - Already owns a PS5
Condition 2 - Is going to buy a Pro too (already lower than, say, 15% of the install base)
Condition 3 - In addition to the above, has also bought faceplates for their PS5 (let's be generous and say 5%)
Condition 4 - Plans on selling the original PS5 (otherwise they wouldn't be too bothered about swapping plates over if they were going to keep the original PS5 with their favourite plates on it) - let's say 3%
Condition 5 - Likes their plates so much they have no plans of buying a different variation and selling the old plates) - let's say 2%

So, yeah, that 2% are getting nickel-and-dimed to buy more sheets of plastic.

Maybe Sony should have designed the Pro around the shape of the faceplates rather than the requirements of the internal components.

[Neonridr]

I bought a black cover for my OG PS5. It just sucks that I have to re-buy another piece of plastic (probably at a premium) to cover my new PS5 Pro.

[OlderGamer17]

Duuh....its like beating a dead horse, look at the hight of the PS5 Slim and the PS5 Pro 🤗

[jznrpg]

Figured as much since they are different sizes.

[DazaMc]

The Pro is taller but has a big plastic strip in the middle, that's the only difference in size.

[Phoenix76]

So if I purchase a disk drive add on, will the plate for that piece fit on the pro model? Or do I need to buy a complete set?

[darthv72]

The Pro includes its own drive plate.

[Phoenix76]

Is that confirmed? Or just speculation? I ask because packing a spare plate inside every ps5 pro thats sold seems like a cost which Sony may not want pay out for. Not when they can pack the plate with the disk drive when people buy the part and save costs.

[DivineHand125]

This was a surprise to no one. The pro is bigger.

[MetroidFREAK21]

Ummm... no duh. Different designs

[SPEAKxTHExTRUTH]

Old news

[Ps5conehead]

Who ever thought it would the size difference

[hiawa23]

Looking at both consoles, who thought the Pro and Slim would use the same plates?

[Neonridr]

the lower halves look identical, the upper portion even looks similar, just sits higher up on the Pro due to the thicker striping on the side. It could have been the same faceplate, but Sony will charge us $10 more for "Pro" plates instead.

[Deathdeliverer]

Not going to lie… I’m embarrassed FOR whoever thought they would….

[DazaMc]

Why? the main console part could be thicker (the black part at the front) and taller (with a strip of plastic in the middle to make up the gap). As long as the depth (from front to back) is the same, the old panels would fit perfectly, which I still believe they will.

[SonOfOsiris]

Rip sony

[northpaws]

While it might seems obvious, I actually wasn't sure. Because the PS5 Pro can use PS5 Slim Disc Drive, which suggested both machines share similar shapes. I actually thought the Pro is only thicker and taller (by those extra strips) so it can use the same plates.

[DazaMc]

You are correct, the slim plates will work fine, mark my words.

[DazaMc]

The faceplates look identical, they're just spaced further apart. Don't believe this until it's confirmed by Sony.

[northpaws]

I agree...

https://www.cnet.com/a/img/...

[mudakoshaka]

People are so stupid. Thinking the sizes were different. It is the same size!! Retards. Sony is just doing an Apple.

https://www.reddit.com/r/pl... https://www.playstationlife...