The new PS5’s optional disc drive requires an internet connection to connect
The upcoming optional disc drive for the PlayStation 5 will require an internet connection to pair it to a console for the first time.
As spotted on the back of the box for the upcoming Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 PS5 slim bundle, small print confirms that players who purchase the new model with the optional drive will be required to connect to the internet when pairing it to a machine for the first time.
It’s likely that this is a security measure in order to ensure that the disc drive is a legitimate one and not a third party. However, it has raised some preservation concerns.
Because the accessory will require an internet connection for verification, there will potentially come a time when the servers needed to verify the license will no longer be operational.
It’s possible that by the time this happens, Sony will release an update that removes the requirement, and in any case, it’s likely to be many years in the future, long after the PS5 is Sony’s main console.
Sony’s new PlayStation 5 model will launch this November in the US before rolling out elsewhere over the following months. The new model will come with 1TB storage for both editions.
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Unlike the current model, those who purchase the PS5 Digital Edition will be able to add a Blu-ray disc drive later, as it will also be sold separately for $79.99 / €119.99 / £99.99.
A horizontal stand will be included with the new PS5 model. Also a new Vertical Stand compatible with all PS5 models will be sold separately for $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99.
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