Sony PlayStation in Nepal

Nepa Hima Trade Link is the authorized distributor of Sony products in Nepal. So along with the Sony smartphones, cameras, and TVs, PlayStation is made available all over Nepal through the Nepa Hima Trade link. Currently, the PS5 PlayStation is available in Nepal through an authorized vendor. That includes the PS5 Disc and Digital variants. Since the discontinuation of the PS4 series, it is no longer available in Nepal.

1. PlayStation 5 (PS5)

There are two variants of the Sony PlayStation 5. The only difference between the two is the availability of an optical drive, since the standard edition is equipped with a 4K UHD Blu-ray drive that the Digital Edition lacks. The new Sony PlayStation 5 sports a futuristic look. Sony is right in its claim that the design is bold, stunning, and unlike any previous generation of PlayStation. 

The black and white color scheme on the console matches the DualSense controller that the company showcased months ago. It is well complemented by the blue lighting effect as well. The Standard Model is recognizable thanks to the bulge because of the incision of the disc drive. The Digital Edition doesn’t have that and is thus, less bulky.

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) brings substantial improvements over its predecessor. It is equipped with an 8-core, 16-thread CPU that can reach up to 3.5 GHz compared to the PS4’s 8 Jaguar Cores running at 1.6 GHz. Similarly, its GPU has 36 CUs (Compute Units)  at 2.23GHz, offering 10.3 TFLOPs (variable frequency), which is a substantial improvement over the PS4’s 18 CUs at 800MHz, providing 1.84 TFLOPs1. The newer Sony console also has double the memory of the PS4, boasting 16GB GDDR6 compared to the PS4’s 8GB GDDR5. Moreover, games also load a lot faster thanks to a custom 825GB SSD on the PS5.

PS5 Specifications:

Since the newer PS5 slim costs about the same as the PS5, there might be very little incentive to buy it all at full price. But, it might be worth it since they have dropped in price since launch. Do note that, Sony has confirmed that they will not be making any more of the (older) PS5s and only sell the newer PS5 (Slim), so you might have to hurry. 

PlayStation PS5 Price in Nepal [Updated 2024]

The official price of the Sony PlayStation 5 in Nepal is NPR 80,000 for the standard edition and NPR 73,500 for the Digital Edition after the latest price drop.

2. DualSense Wireless Controller

The new DualSense controller is a significant part of the PS5 experience, building upon the legacy of the DualShock 4 with improved haptic feedback and adaptive triggers on the L2 and R2 buttons. The controller’s design has changed to accommodate these enhancements and a built-in microphone array. The “Share” button has been replaced with a “Create” button for more personalized content sharing, and the light bar has been repositioned for legacy support.

The controller now sports a two-tone color scheme, a departure from the single color tone of previous controllers. The design is more modernized and ergonomic than the Dual Shock 4 controller. It is a bit heavier and larger though at ~ 280 grams compared to the ~210 grams of the previous generation.

All in all, these improvements make the DualSense a compelling upgrade over the DualShock 4. And it is highly recommended to complete that PS5 experience.  

PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller Price in Nepal

The PlayStation DualSense controller's official price in Nepal is NPR 20,000.

3. PlayStation 5 Slim

While this is a revamped version of the original PS5, it does not get a new name. Though we are referring to the console as ‘Slim’, Sony isn’t. It is simply the “PlayStation 5” with a ‘new slimmer size’. And talking of the size, the newer PS5(s) are 30% less in volume compared to the standard variants.

The disc model now weighs 3.2kg which is over 18% lighter than the current PS5 (3.9 kg) and the digital version weighs 2.6kg which is over 24% less than the current PS5 Digital Edition (3.4 kg)-without the detachable disc drive that is.

Detachable Disc Drive

A new feature of the newer PS5 or the PS5 Slim is the ‘detachable drive’.

On purchase, you can decide to get a disc variant of the PS5 Slim or a disc-less one. But that choice is no longer permanent. Sony is also selling a detachable Ultra HD Blu-Ray Disc Drive which you can attach to your "Digital" PS5 Slim. This additional purchase will cost you extra though and weigh about 600 grams.

But despite the smaller footprint, the PS5 SLIM doesn’t get a performance downgrade. It still houses the same CPU, GPU, and RAM. You do get a sweet storage upgrade though from 825GB to 1TB. So, you can basically think of the Slim as a regular PS5 but in a smaller package.

PS5 Slim Specifications:

PlayStation PS5 Slim Price in Nepal [Updated 2024]

The PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition) price in Nepal is now Rs. 95,000 after the latest price drop.

Sony PlayStation Price in Nepal [Updated 2024] 

Where to buy Sony PlayStation in Nepal?

If you are thinking of buying a PlayStation, then you can visit the Sony showrooms in Kantipath, Labim Mall (Second Floor), or Jawalakhel or you can contact the information provided. Or else, do visit our affiliate partner Matechi by visiting their store at New Road, Kathmandu.Corporate Head Office:

• Bakhundole, Lalitpur: +977-01-5550705

SONY Center:

• Kantipath, Kathmandu: +977-01-4250305
• Jawalakhel, Lalitpur: +977-01-5526300
• New Road, Kathmandu: +977-01-4243793

Matechi:

• New Road, Kathmandu: +977-9801100037

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