PS5 disc drive confirmed, Sony avoids going ‘all digital’
A slide shown during the presentation highlighted the history of the PlayStation console throughout the years. The PS1 and PS2 only really had a disc drive as an option for game distribution (with the minor exception of the online functionality of the PS2 that was used in a limited fashion). The PS3 and PS4 swapped out CDs and DVDs for Blu-rays and added digital downloads into the mix. The next gen can be inferred to simply add more options rather than removing any, retaining the ability for customers to buy physical copies of their games.
Take a look at the slide that alludes to the existence of a PS5 disc drive for yourself:
Titled “SIE Believes in Gamer Choice,” a table shows “Blu-ray + Download + Streaming” under the column titled “Next Gen.” This is about as straightforward as it gets; Sony is saying that there will be a PS5 disc drive.1
The existence of a disc drive for the PlayStation 5 may be contrary to the strategy of their biggest opponent Microsoft. The Washingon-based software and hardware developer recently released the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, a budget-friendly version of their current-generation console that doesn’t include a disc drive.
Microsoft previously attracted a measure of controversy by stating that they would always require an Internet connection to use the Xbox One. The furor over this decision was amplified by the understanding that the succeeding generation would likely not have a disc drive.
Some may view a PS5 disc drive as a vestigial piece of tech — especially with the popularity of digital downloads in the PlayStation ecosystem — but many gamers throughout the world still do not have reliable access to the Internet. Traveling businessmen, soldiers, and people living in rural communities and poorer nations will surely appreciate that the next generation from Sony is going to have a disc drive.
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Source: https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/541781-ps5-disc-drive-all-digital
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ZemaPosted:
I would rather have them go all digital or make a disc less console like the xbox got but thats fine having a disc drive it not a bad thing
JoeIPosted:
Hmm, I would prefer digital. I purchase all my games off the dashboard or menu these days.
Mario350Posted:
good thats how it should be i want to own physicals not licenses that needs to be online to play
coolbunny1234Posted:
I also don't believe all digital is the way to go, I'm hoping that Microsoft follows in their footsteps with this methodology.
XboxPosted:
Good I don't think all digital is they way to go, the option to use both is the best imo.
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