Whether to get a console with a disc drive has been a debate among PlayStation fans for the entire lifespan of the PS5.
Sony will no longer make game discs starting in 2028, so although new games will continue to launch for the PS5 after the PS6 comes out, you won't be able to get them on disc.
The PS5 Slim Digital Edition has no disc drive, with a drive instead being available as an add-on for both it and the PS5 Pro.
If you buy one of those digital-only systems, an $80 disc drive add-on is available separately.
The PS5 Slim Digital Edition costs $600 and comes with 825GB of storage, while the disc version has an MSRP of $650 for the 1TB model.
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The PS5 Slim Digital Edition costs $600 and comes with 825GB of storage, while the disc version has an MSRP of $650 for the 1TB model.
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It's not as simple as asking whether you plan to play physical games.
Whether to get a console with a disc drive has been a debate among PlayStation fans for the entire lifespan of the PS5. The future of gaming looks uncertain, with the PS5 having jumped in price as computer hardware remains expensive.
Sony will no longer make game discs starting in 2028, so although new games will continue to launch for the PS5 after the PS6 comes out, you won't be able to get them on disc.
The choice is further complicated by the fact that Sony has released some different PS5 models, bifurcated between the Slim and Pro editions. The PS5 Slim Digital Edition has no disc drive, with a drive instead being available as an add-on for both it and the PS5 Pro.
The PS5 now comes in two tiers: Slim and Pro, with the former taking the place of the launch model and the latter offering a bit more horsepower for a lot more cash. The Slim offers both a digital-only model and one with an integrated disc drive, while the Pro's sole configuration is digital-only. If you buy one of those digital-only systems, an $80 disc drive add-on is available separately.
If you're shopping for a used or refurb PS5, be aware that the Digital Edition of the original model isn't compatible with the disc drive.
The PS5 Slim Digital Edition costs $600 and comes with 825GB of storage, while the disc version has an MSRP of $650 for the 1TB model.
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