As predicted, many are wondering where to buy the PS5 disc drive now that the PS5 Pro is out in the wild only to find that stock is running particularly low. At the time of writing there aren't any drives on the shelves, but retailers have taken hits like this before and come back swinging. If previous shortages are anything to go by, we'll be seeing more waves landing on these digital aisles shortly - though they might get snapped up a little quicker this holiday season.
You'll need to be in the right place at the right time to buy a PS5 disc drive right now, but I'd recommend US hunters check out Best Buy first. This retailer has had regular restocks over the last few months - far more than others - which means it could be the first place to drop new units in the next few days. In the UK, it's worth keeping in touch with Argos, which sorts its stock by postcode therefore giving you a slightly better shot, or Currys, which has seen more restocks overall.
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, and you'll find all my treasure just below.
Recent updates
November 7, 12:31 pm ET- The PS5 Pro is here, which means PS5 Disc Drive stock has been completely swept off the shelves. As of my latest stock check, there are no drives on the shelves in either the US or UK. I have updated advice around which retailers to check first, based on previous restock activity.
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 $99.99 / £79.99, a fairly high price for a gadget that previously came pre-installed on every console.
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