Now, however, one enterprising YouTuber has taken up the challenge of downsizing the machine to create the “world’s first PS5 Slim console” – one that’s less than 2cm thick.
Ultimately, to hit that magic number, PS5’s existing cooling solution is replaced with a custom water-channeling system made from copper sheeting.
It’s not a cheap option, costing an eyewatering $240 for the sheeting alone, but it appears to do the job.
The full video is well worth a watch, even if the final build isn’t something most people are going to be able to whip up themselves.