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Sony'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.

engadget.com · 2026-11-07

Sony's disc-drive PS5 Slim beats Digital Edition on value, Pro remains scarce

Sony currently sells the PS5 in Slim and Pro tiers, with the Slim offering both digital-only and disc-drive versions while the Pro comes only in digital form with an optional $80 disc drive add-on. The digital Slim now costs $600 for 825GB, down from its original 1TB capacity, while the $650 disc version still ships with a full 1TB and can play physical games through 2027. The $900 Pro is largely sold out, likely due to demand tied to the GTA VI trailer reveal.

engadget.com · 2026-09-21