Why it matters: The recently unveiled slim model PlayStation 5 raised concerns due to the detachable disc drive's online activation requirement. A closer look reveals that switching the component is ...

When the PS5 Pro was announced, its price wasn't the only controversial topic. Buyers also learned that the upgraded console ...

According to photos of the back of the PS5 Slim’s box, an internet connection is “required to pair Disc Drive and PS5 console upon setup.” Some assume that this requirement is for Digital consoles ...

If you want to play your physical games, you’ll have to buy Sony’s $79.99 disc drive. If you want to play your physical games, you’ll have to buy Sony’s $79.99 disc drive. is a senior reporter ...

Leaked images of the PS5 Slim’s setup screen confirms that the console’s disc drive doesn’t work out of the box. Players will need to connect their consoles to the internet first and pair the disc ...

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the PS5 Pro will not come with a built-in disc drive and will instead offer punters the option of adding it via the already-available Ultra HD Blu-ray disc ...