GoKawiilSony's PS5 remains backward-compatible with discs as 2028 physical cutoff looms
Sony has confirmed plans to end production of disc-based games starting in 2028, though existing PS5 consoles with disc drives will continue to support Blu-ray movies, DVDs and last-generation game discs. Owners of the Slim digital PS5 or PS5 Pro can add disc compatibility via a $79 detachable drive, though it does not work with the original Digital Edition model.
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The shift signals a broader industry move away from physical media toward digital distribution, which could shape how Sony designs the next-generation PlayStation 6. Collectors and traditionalists who value owning physical copies of games and movies may feel pressure to purchase discs now while they remain available, since the report notes no new titles will get physical releases after 2028.
- PS5 will stay backward-compatible with Blu-ray, DVD and older game discs even after 2028.
- Sony plans to stop producing new disc-based games starting in 2028.
- A $79 detachable disc drive works with Slim digital PS5 and PS5 Pro, but not the original Digital Edition.
PlayStation 5 Disc Drive — If you own a digital-only PS5 Slim or PS5 Pro, this official detachable disc drive lets you keep playing your Blu-rays, DVDs, and physical game discs before Sony phases out disc releases in 2028. It's a simple snap-on upgrade that instantly unlocks compatibility with your existing media collection.
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