PlayStation 5 Slim pre-orders live in the UK, launches next week
UPDATE: Disc-less model also now available.
Sony has begun taking UK pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 Slim, its redesigned PS5 model that now offers an optional disc drive.
The PS5 UK release date is next Wednesday 29th November, and as of this morning you can now pre-order one via Sony's own online store PlayStation Direct, priced £479.99. This is for the model with a disc drive, rather than without.
Other retailers have begun offering the PS5 Slim too, with Amazon offering both the PS5 Slim with a disc drive (also at £479) and the PS5 Slim without a disc drive (for £389). Both models feature the same 1TB of onboard storage.
Very has a bundle deal with the PS5 Slim disc drive model and a free game for £479 (it's not a great game, but it is free).
You can also pre-order the PlayStation 5 Slim's detachable disc drive separately - that's also available from Amazon and Very for £99.
Lastly, don't forget your £25 PS5 vertical stand which you need to purchase separately. Amazon has that too, for £25.
Sony previously stated that the new PS5 launched in November in the US, and would "continue to roll out globally in the following months".
The company had said the new console version would be the only available option once inventory of the current PS5 model is sold out, but it is still available to buy currently via PlayStation Direct too..
If you're on the other side of the pond, there's a few options for picking up a PS5 Slim in the US.