You Should Be Worried About The PS5 Slim’s Detachable Disc Drive
The news that the upcoming slimmer all-digital PlayStation 5 model will offer an attachable Blu-Ray drive was welcomed by many fans, but the handling of this addition gives pause to many, especially its requirement of internet connectivity for pairing. Slimmer PS5 redesigns will address some of the awkwardness of the launch PS5 sizes, which are difficult to house in most home entertainment furniture. An attachable disc drive would have been useful for those who purchased the original all-digital PS5, but the new drive will only function with the slim PS5 model. Its internet connection requirement might be the most eyebrow raising decision, however, adding real cause for concern.
There are various reasons why some gaming fans still prefer physical media discs over digital game purchases. Some of these are couched in concerns about game preservation or hard drive space, while others simply enjoy tangible collectibles or resell their video games. The most understandable rationale for physical media purchases in 2023 is that many regions still do not have access to quality internet connection speeds, so installing from a disc offers advantages over installing or re-installing a game online. This makes an internet connectivity requirement for a Blu-Ray drive feel counterproductive since one of the advantages of physical discs is sidestepping the need to rely on the internet.
Related: You Might Want To Think Twice Before Buying A PS5 «Slim»
As reported by Kotaku, a leaked image of the PS5 Slim’s packaging revealed a surprising and unsettling wrinkle, after fans closely viewed the images posted by X news account CharlieIntel. The box included a disclaimer stating, “.” This warning prompts more questions, as it is unclear
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