The PlayStation 5 is certainly a unique looking console and frankly, not everyone is a fan. That said, there may be some good news for people who aren’t interested in the console’s dual-tone black-and-white look: Some seemingly legitimate leaked images of an assembly line in China provide a closer look at faceplates. white on the PS5, and it looks like they can be removed / replaced quite easily. To the point, there seems to be a chance that Sony may sell replacement faceplates. You can see the images for yourself, below.
Of course, take all of this with a grain of salt for now. These images don’t appear to be Photoshops (I’ve done enough Photoshops to know), but there is always a small chance that this is an elaborate hoax involving fake 3D printed components. That said, this seems legitimate to me.
So if these images are really real, it looks like the PS5’s boards are not fastened with screws, but with some kind of pins / hooks, suggesting that they may be relatively easy to remove. Now, this could be because Sony plans to sell interchangeable faceplates, or it could simply be that Sony wants gamers to easily access the interior of the console for whatever reason. Cooling was a big consideration in the design of the PS5, so perhaps you can take the outer shell off as an emergency if the machine overheats.
Oh, and another thing seems confirmed by this image: the PS5 is a big boy. If that sheet of paper on top is a standard 8 1/4 x 11 3/4 inch sheet, then that would align with previous estimates that the console is solid 14-15 inches tall / long.
What you think? Will the PlayStation 5 have interchangeable faceplates? And if so, what look will you look for with your machine?
