PlayStation 5 can technically be a CD-player, if you’ve got a tinkerer’s heart

The PS5 refuses to play standard CDs by design. But with a unique optical drive and a clever trick, a YouTuber managed to make the console recognise data discs as USB storage, unlocking access to ...
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Sony Not Including Disc Drive In PS5 Pro Is About ‘Giving Players Choices,’ Says Toshi Aoki

Toshi Aoki, Senio Principle Product Manager for Sony, has revealed that the decision not to include a disc drive in the PS5 Pro is about ‘giving players choices.’ The PS5 Pro is set to launch on ...

PS5 Slim With Disc Drive Crashes on Black Friday D-Day, Amazon Goes All-Time Low on Sony’s Console

Amazon slashed pricing across Sony’s entire PlayStation lineup for Black Friday to offset recent price increases triggered by tariff adjustments. The discounts span DualSense controllers, PlayStation ...
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PS5 Pro doesn't come with a disc drive because Sony says it's "giving players choices," like the choice to spend $80 extra to play the physical games "most players" have

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