Ars Technica

The PS5 Pro brings the game console’s disc drive era to an end

Here at Ars, we’ve been publicly musing about whether the world was ready for a disc-free game console since as far back as 2015. Now, though, the better question might be whether the world ever needs ...
CNET

Do Consoles Need a Disc Drive? Hands-On With the All-Digital Xbox Series X

The new all-digital configuration of the Xbox Series X ditches the disc drive and (slightly) drops the price to under $450. Sean Booker Senior Video Producer As Senior Video Producer at CNET, Sean has ...
The Verge

Sony’s new PS5 heralds the end of disc drives

With the PS5 Pro requiring a separate disc drive if you want to play physical games, it seems Sony might be testing the waters for an all-digital future. With the PS5 Pro requiring a separate disc ...
SlashGear

Does The PS5 Pro Have A Disc Drive?

After much anticipation and everything we've learned from the PS5 Pro leaks, Sony has officially unveiled the console, and it packs in some meaningful upgrades. For starters, the GPU has received 67% ...
IGN

Need a Disc Drive or Stand for Your PS5 Pro? Here’s Where to Find Them

Here’s the deal: The PlayStation 5 Pro is now available, carrying a hefty price tag of $699.99. That’s steep on its own, but it gets pricier if you also need to grab the PS5 Disc Drive and Vertical ...