Play Station Universe

PS5 Disc Drive Internet Connection Requirement Has Reportedly Been Removed With Model CFI-2116

Sony Interactive Entertainment has seemingly given the boot to the controversial Internet requirement for the PS5 Disc Drive with the latest model of the system, labelled CFI-2116. The PS5 Disc Drive ...
Game Rant

PS5 Slim Disc Drive Requires Internet Connection

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PS5 Slim's detachable disc drive requires an internet connection to activate, and that sounds like a nightmare for game preservation

A one-time internet connection isn't a big deal now, but it could be a massive roadblock in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
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PS5 slim now ships with factory-paired disc drive, no internet required

There's a lot to like about the PlayStation 5, but the Slim model has always come with one big caveat. Unlike the original model, PS5 Slims required Internet access to activate the disc drive. While ...
Play Station Universe

PS5 Slim Optional Blu-ray Drive Will Need An Internet Connection To Pair It With Your Console

The PS5 Slim is just around the corner, and it’s now emerged that the digital-only version of the system will require an Internet connection to pair it with the optional Blu-ray Disc drive if you ...