Why a PlayStation 5 with a disc drive is the best model you can buy

Buying a digital PlayStation 5 is enticing — you get instant access to the game, so no need to wait for shipping. But the ...
Android

The PS5 Disc Drive add-on is selling out fast at retailers

The Disc Drive add-on for the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro is selling out fast at retailers, perhaps surprising very few consumers who follow the latest on Sony’s PlayStation ecosystem. On September 10 Sony ...
Gameranx

You’ll Need To Go Online To Finish Adding The New Optional PS5 Disc Drive

Sony may not be able to remove these requirements later New information has come to light about the optional disc drive that will be found in the upcoming smaller PlayStation 5 models. As reported by ...
Gizmodo

New Slim PS5 Requires Internet Connection to Attach Disc Drive

It’s a new form of hardware DRM that could make it impossible to play old PS5 games in future years. Reading time 2 minutes For all those people thinking of picking up Sony’s upcoming slimmed-down ...
ExtremeTech

Sony's Disc Drive Add-On for PS5 Slim Requires Internet to Pair with Console

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Ars Technica

PS5 Slim’s new external disc drive requires online “pairing” before use

Registration system may be tied to DMCA protection for drive firmware. Not for nothing, and I do understand the general animus towards online checkin requirements ...
SlashGear

Does The PS5 Pro Have A Disc Drive?

After much anticipation and everything we've learned from the PS5 Pro leaks, Sony has officially unveiled the console, and it packs in some meaningful upgrades. For starters, the GPU has received 67% ...