Summary
Sony’s standalonePlayStation 5disk drive has been selling out online since the announcement of the PlayStation 5 Pro earlier this week. When thePlayStation 5originally launched in 2020, it came in two different versions: a standard console with a built-in optical disk drive and a digital-only model that was offered at a somewhat lower price. Late last year, Sony released an attachable disk drive for the PS5 Digital Edition console, allowing gamers who initially picked up the disk-free version to play physical 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, Blu-ray discs, and DVDs on their system.
Interest in this separate PS5 disk drive was sure to increase following the recentreveal of the PlayStation 5 Pro console, which Sony finally unveiled after years of leaks, rumors, and speculation. While things seemed exciting for PlayStation fans at first, the PS5 Pro would spark multiple controversies due to its hefty $699.99 price tag and the fact that it will only be available without a built-in disk drive.
Disappointed players have quickly noted that the last part can be remedied by purchasing the previously released PlayStation 5 disk drive, and it looks like a lot of people are picking one up ahead of the PS5 Pro’s November 7 release date. As reported byPush Square, the Disc Drive For PS5 Digital Edition Consoles has been selling out on outlets likeAmazonandBest Buyever since the PS5 Pro was announced, even becoming the eighth best-selling video game item on the former.
Digital-Only PS5 Pro Announcement Leads to Massive Spike In PS5 Disk Drive Sales
It can be guessed that this massive increase in PS5 disk drive sales is tied to the announcement of the long-awaited PS5 Pro being digital only, as the device will indeed be compatible with Sony’s upgraded console. However, this has only intensified thePS5 Pro’s price controversy, as the drive costs about $80 at most online retailers, meaning that players interested in a PS5 Pro will end up spending almost $800 off the bat if they wish to purchase and play games on traditional physical media.
Despite the growing controversies surrounding the PlayStation 5 Pro, analysts are already predicting that the system will sell almost as well as theolder PlayStation 4 Pro modelduring its upcoming launch window. The PlayStation 5 Pro’s lack of a built-in physical disk drive option may be off-putting for gamers who prefer physical media to digital downloads, but at least there is a solution in the form of the existingPlayStation 5disk drive – at least for those who can pick one up before stocks run out.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
