PS5 Disc Drive stock is actually looking pretty healthy in the US. PS Direct, Amazon, and Walmart all have the accessory on the shelves at regular MSRP - and this availability seems to be holding out well. Drives have been on the shelves for a couple of weeks at this point, though I still wouldn't take them for granted.
The official PS5 disc drive costs $79.99 / £99.99 and is a required PS5 accessory for anyone who wants to play physical games on a PS5 Pro or a digital edition PS5 Slim. The combined price of a PS5 Slim Digital Edition and a PS5 disc drive does exceed the cost of a full-fat PS5 Slim (with the disc drive permanently attached), so if you're on the cusp of picking up a console it's well worth spending the extra on the main release. Of course, if you're upgrading your system you've come to the exact right place.
I've been scouring the web for the retailers offering these hard to find drives - you'll find the latest updates from each retailer just below.
March 11 - PS5 disc drive stock continues to hold in the US, and Walmart's getting involved this week as well. While previously only offering price-inflated accessories, the big-box store has dropped back down to MSRP now. Things aren't quite so peachy in the UK, which is seeing a few price hikes of its own, but console and game bundles are available.
Where to buy PS5 disc drive in the US
Where to buy PS5 Disc Drive in the UK
FAQ
Do you need a PS5 Disc Drive?
If you want to play physical games on your PS5 Digital system (including PS5 Pro), then yes you'll need the PS5 Disc Drive. Of course, if you're a serial downloader then feel free to skip the fairly pricey add-on. Of course, if you've bought a full-fat PS5 Slim then you don't need to grab an extra, the disc drive is already installed.
Does PS5 Pro come with a Disc Drive?
No, the PS5 Pro doesn't include a disc drive either in the box or attached to the console. Whether you're buying the standard console or a 30th Anniversary model you'll need to pick up an extra.
How much is the PS5 Disc Drive?
The PS5 Disc Drive costs $79.99 / £99.99, a fairly high price for a gadget that previously came pre-installed on every console.
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