PS5 Disc Drive already trending "High Demand" for Pro

So glad not to be playing the hunting game on this. I wonder if this is a sign on how well those pro units are going to move. Really not a fan of this going well for that price.
 
Elios83 said:
The plate is on the disc drive itself, you don't use the one in the console anymore.

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Woops I was looking at it's size wrong...

lughnasadh123 said:
So glad not to be playing the hunting game on this. I wonder if this is a sign on how well those pro units are going to move. Really not a fan of this going well for that price.
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I think if anything it will be indicative of the pricing scheme moving forward. I don't see a PS6 that would be more powerful be at a lesser price point than this.
 
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On a positive note, I only ordered the drive like 5 hours ago and Sony already sent a shipping confirm. Now I just need to secure my console preorder and good to go.
 
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Guys, chill.

With the way reactions are going, they are bond to make a bundle with the drive, at a nicer price, 3 months after the console crashes in sales.

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And this is supposed to fit the Pro?

Make sure you guys are in the return window period in case the one the produce for the Pro is diff dimensions. These things arent USB right?

Dont get me wrong, it would save Sony from producing two models...but i can see them making a pro specific drive for $99. Arent the widths different?
 
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aclar00 said:
And this is supposed to fit the Pro?

Make sure you guys are in the return window period in case the one the produce for the Pro is diff dimensions. These things arent USB right?

Dont get me wrong, it would save Sony from producing two models...but i can see them making a pro specific drive for $99. Arent the widths different?
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They said in the blog that you can use the existing disc drive to attach onto the Pro. It's compatible.
 
SyberWolf said:
with the backlash. i can see them releasing a disc version next year
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Not me. With the Pro reveal Sony is coming right out and saying that including a disc drive with a console is not necessary. At some point I can see them changing all of their SKU's to drop the included drive and have it be an optional purchase as a way of managing console prices. I wouldn't be surprised to see base consoles lose the included drive sooner than expected.
 
Archie501 said:
FYI for anyone in UK that cares. Still stock on the EE store (27 remaining at the time of this post) and with code "GAMEDAY10" you can get it for £88.18.

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Has Sony actually confirmed that the current optical disc drive can be used in the PS5 Pro? Because, I would not be surprised it they made a slight change, so you needed a different version for the PS5 Pro. I mean, they aren't even including a stand with the $700 console.
 
aaronwt said:
Has Sony actually confirmed that the current optical disc drive can be used in the PS5 Pro? Because, I would not be surprised it they made a slight change, so you needed a different version for the PS5 Pro. I mean, they aren't even including a stand with the $700 console.
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The width of the Pro is the same as the Slim apparently. Gamespot and IGN both confirmed the current attachable drive is compatible.
 
Robb said:
Crazy to have "Pro" in the name and not even offer a disc drive.
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Why would the presence of a legacy media format be associated with a cutting edge technical device? They are at least giving you the option to have one, why would it be better than forcing others to also have one at an additional cost and size/weight?
 
Bojanglez said:
Why would the presence of a legacy media format be associated with a cutting edge technical device? They are at least giving you the option to have one, why would it be better than forcing others to also have one at an additional cost and size/weight?
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Because it's a console aimed at video game enthusiasts that costs $700. There's zero excuses not to have it included imo.
 
Bojanglez said:
Why would the presence of a legacy media format be associated with a cutting edge technical device?
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When one of your selling points is improved performance with back compatible games, you better include a disc drive. Owning your games on a disc and being able to share them is what gave Sony a hell of a lot of goodwill a couple of years ago. It's so strange to see how things have changed.
 
Well on Amazon México still on stock, 135 bucks. Do not think we Will run out of stock since PRO price here Will be very high.

Anyway I jumped , I am not getting younger and Will not wait for. A PS6 pro. Skiped PS4 pro SO this Will be My first PRO.

Most of My games are physical so needed the drive.

Greatness awaits!!
 
I decided to order one a couple hours after the reveal just in case and just picked it up on the way home from work. Good choice I guess.
 
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Alebrije said:
Well on Amazon México still on stock, 135 bucks. Do not think we Will run out of stock since PRO price here Will be very high.

Anyway I jumped , I am not getting younger and Will not wait for. A PS6 pro. Skiped PS4 pro SO this Will be My first PRO.

Most of My games are physical so needed the drive.

Greatness awaits!!
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I just got it cheaper from Liverpool, it was 10% off. It should arrive between now and friday. I am going to giveaway my current PS5 to my older brother.
 
Kuranghi said:
I'm about to buy this, can someone link me to where it actually says it 100% fits onto a PS5 Pro?
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It would be completely illogical not to.. It's literally the whole reason why the Pro is one SKU. It's called critical thinking. Not sure how old you are but something Gen Z is completely devoid of. Our world has gone to shit.
 
Justin9mm said:
It would be completely illogical not to.. It's literally the whole reason why the Pro is one SKU. It's called critical thinking. Not sure how old you are but something Gen Z is completely devoid of. Our world has gone to shit.
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Talk talk talk show some proof
 
PSYGN said:
Talk talk talk show some proof
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oh look someone who doesn't have critical thinking skills. The best thing you can do is get a proper education so you can acquire some of those life skills. You don't need to be told everything in life to work things out for yourself. The level of dumb on the internet amazes me.
 
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Justin9mm said:
oh look someone who doesn't have critical thinking skills. The best thing you can do is get a proper education so you can acquire some of those life skills. You don't need to be told everything in life to work things out for yourself. The level of dumb on the internet amazes me.
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Lol you got baited. Take a chill pill bro
 
aclar00 said:
And this is supposed to fit the Pro?

Make sure you guys are in the return window period in case the one the produce for the Pro is diff dimensions. These things arent USB right?

Dont get me wrong, it would save Sony from producing two models...but i can see them making a pro specific drive for $99. Arent the widths different?
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Existing drive will fit.

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papoluca12 said:
People spend $3000 on high end PCs while all their games are digital
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Yes, but remember, games are cheaper, multiple competitor outlets to buy games from. Actual refund policies like Steam's 2 hour try before you buy type of system. And you can gift games etc. None of which consoles have, Sony have some of the shadiest digital policies around and a monopoly on price.
 
rkofan87 said:
am all digital but i like the 4k player for movies and have games you can not get digital any more.
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I'm the same - have a small (but lovingly curated!) collection of 4K movies and I use the PS5 as the player.

There was a rumor going round that the Pro would support Dolby Vision for movies, which would have been a nice bonus but I haven't seen that mentioned by Sony.
 
papoluca12 said:
People spend $3000 on high end PCs while all their games are digital
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But this isn't a PC. It's a "pro" version of an existing platform that already has a user base of +60M people where the best selling SKU is a model with a disc drive. All with the promise of improving the performance of your existing library…

"here's a 'Pro' version of our system, it's significantly more expensive and has less features out of the box than the original. Please understand."
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Doctor Hades said:
Imagine if the scalpers get hold of the PS5 Pros? That is a nightmare scenario I don't even want to think about but it could happen if they think the demand for the console will be high.
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You'd have to be an idiot to buy one at an even higher price than what Sony are already charging (or very well off).
 
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