The PS5 disc drive shortage has continued since the launch of the PS5 Pro, with scalpers driving up prices. Both the US and UK PS Direct storefronts are still out of drives, and stock continues to ...

Retail boxes for the PS5 Slim have revealed an internet connection is required to pair the detachable disc drive to the console before it can be used. As Eurogamer reports, Sony decided to add a ...

In this increasingly digital era, physical media has become a thing of the past in most circles. There is, however, sustained interest in such supposedly antiquated tech. Some examples of this include ...

Here at Ars, we’ve been publicly musing about whether the world was ready for a disc-free game console since as far back as 2015. Now, though, the better question might be whether the world ever needs ...

After you’ve paired the console and optical drive, you’ll be in the clear. But some are already annoyed by the requirement. After you’ve paired the console and optical drive, you’ll be in the clear.

The PlayStation 5 Disc Drive has been a difficult device to find in most parts of the world. It’s been sold out at most retailers across the globe, with small quantities popping up from time to time.

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 ...

After months of rumors and speculation (along with some deep discounts), Sony has finally confirmed that a slim version of the PS5 is on the way in a post on the PlayStation website. The new console, ...

If you plan to pick up a slim PS5 digital edition or the PS5 Pro, you probably know already that you’ll be needing a disc drive if you want to play Blu-ray games and movies. Sony makes a $79.99 ...

The new all-digital configuration of the Xbox Series X ditches the disc drive and (slightly) drops the price to under $450. Sean Booker Former Senior Video Producer As Senior Video Producer at CNET, ...

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