https://wccftech.com/playstation-5-less-powerful-model-xbox-series-s-problematic/

When the PlayStation 5 launches in November, there will be two models available, one with a disc drive and one without, but the guts of the machines will be the same. This is in contrast to Microsoft, which is offering two completely different consoles – the cheaper, less-powerful Xbox Series S and the high-end Xbox Series X. Sony seems confident in their approach, but in a new interview with Japanese site AV Watch, Jim Ryan admits they considered a less-powerful PS5 model, but ultimately found the prospect to be “problematic” (thanks to Video Games Chronicle for the translation).

One thing that can be said is that if you look at the history of the game business, creating a special low priced, reduced spec console is something that has not had great results in the past. We’ve considered that option and seen other executives who have attempted this discover how problematic it is.