While the exclusion of an optical disc drive from the get-go might be a little irksome, the larger 2TB SSD should be a delight, especially given how voluminous games have gotten over the years.

If you buy the PS5 Digital Edition, you can add the Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive for PS5 later, as it will also be sold separately for $79.99 | €119.99 | £99.99 | 11,980 JPY.

Meanwhile, users still have their questions about the PS5 Slim’s detachable disk drive and its internet requirements, though these will likely be answered soon.

The PlayStation 5 disc drive is back in stock at select U.S. retailers as of mid-January 2025. But PS5 owners may need to act fast because the device is unlikely to remain available for long ...

The PlayStation 5 Slim is now available in the US and with it comes the first detachable 4K Blu-ray disc drive. That won't mean much to those buying a new PS5 for the first time and have no plans ...

The PS5 disc variant currently costs $499 while the PS5 Digital Edition is priced at $449. You can save $50 by forgoing the disc drive, but that deprives you of the chance to buy pre-owned game ...

The new PS5 Digital Edition obviously can’t play physical media by default, but Sony will allow people to remove one of the cover panels and replace it with an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive like ...