New PS5 Slim Disc Drive Comes With a Major Catch Sony’s new PS5 disc drive will seemingly require an internet connection to attach.

The PS5 disc drive shortage seems to be a problem of Sony ‘s own making. The company’s official online storefront, PS Direct, is often out of stock.

On the other hand, a detachable disc drive could make it far easier to repair a PS5 suffering from failing disc-read capabilities in the decades to come.

Gadgets 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.

The PS5 Slim disc drive will require an internet connection, according to images found online, prompting concerns around preservation.

Sony's disc drive add-on for the PS5 Pro is selling out fast at retailers, leaving some with questions about potential stock issues.

The PS5 Slim will require players to pair their disc drives online upon setup, according to leaked information.

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 ...

A new disc driver patent from Sony might be lending credence to a rumor about a detachable disc drive for the next Playstation 5 version.

As the gaming world waits for the PlayStation 5 Pro, scalpers are reselling the console's separate, attachable disk drives at inflated prices.

The PS5 Digital Edition has a lot of benefits, but its lack of a disk drive can be troublesome for those looking to use physical media.

The PS5 Disc Drive Is Selling Out Online After PS5 Pro Reveal According to one site, the PS5 Blu-ray drive is outselling recently released platformer Astro Bot ...