Sony reportedly developing PlayStation 5 with removable disc drive
A PlayStation 5 with a detachable disc drive is reportedly in the works by Sony for launch around September next year., suggests the console will otherwise have near-identical hardware to current PS5 models, with the only difference being the removable drive itself, and an extra USB-C port for it to plug in.
There's also the suggestion this new console will be sold both on its own and with the detachable disc drive included.Eurogamer Newscast: Were Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play a disappointment? Why would Sony do this when it already has two PS5 models on the market, and one already without a disc drive? Depending on how this model is marketed and introduced, it may make a lot of sense.Sony decides to pass on these costs to the consumerFocusing on a single PS5 model going forwards - with the option of an additional drive for those who want it - makes sense and could cut costs of having two more separate production lines.
As the video games industry continues to transition away from physical media, a focus on a discless model as standard would also make sense - with the additional drive an extra you can pay for if you so choose. Finally, the option would also likely act as a point of differentiation between Sony and Microsoft, which only offers a discless version of its latest consoles in the Xbox Series S, which is underpowered when compared to its Series X bigger brother.We want to make Eurogamer better, and that means better for our readers - not for algorithms.
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