It's tough to know where to buy a PS5 disc drive right now. Since the launch of the PS5 Pro, these add-ons have been almost impossible to find on the shelves, and they were already rare before that. As more and more digital-only consoles make their way into players' homes, these extra accessories fly off the shelves faster and faster.
There's some good news today, though. After a month of silence, GameStop is the first retailer I've seen in the US offering more PS5 disc drive stock. While it's reserved for Pro members at the moment, I'm able to add the drive to cart and head to checkout - much further than I've been able to get before. Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon are remaining quiet - and things are looking similarly barren in the UK as well.
If you aren't a GameStop Pro member, I'd recommend checking out Best Buy first. This retailer had regular restocks before the PS5 Pro launched - 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
December 12, 10:33am ET - GameStop has unleashed new PS5 disc drive stock this morning, but this drop is reserved for the retailer's Pro members only. That means those with a subscription have their first shot at buying the accessory in a long time after a particularly tough few weeks. At the time of writing, stock is still available - I was able to add to cart and head to checkout successfully.
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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