PS5 Disc Drive Restocked: Act Fast to Secure Yours

Summary

• The PS5 disc drive is back in stock at PlayStation Direct and Amazon US.
• Its stateside shortage is still not over, and this new stock may not last for long.
• The ongoing shortage is possibly driven by the PS5 Pro, which lacks a variant that includes a disc drive.

The PlayStation 5 disc drive has returned to stock at select U.S. retailers as of mid-January 2025. However, PS5 owners should act quickly, as the device is unlikely to remain available for long, based on recent trends.

Launched in 2020, the PS5 Digital Edition marked the first time Sony released a console without an optical disc drive. The trend continued with the PS5 Pro, released four years later, also without a disc drive. Both the mid-gen upgrade and the new Slim models offer modularity, allowing users to install a separately purchased disc drive. Many PS5 owners in the United States have opted for this upgrade, leading to prolonged shortages of Sony's official disc drive attachment.

Despite ongoing shortages, some U.S. retailers have restocked the PS5 disc drive since the beginning of the year. As of January 15, the attachment is available at Amazon U.S. and Sony's PlayStation Direct for the regular price of $79.99. Game Rant identified a third-party seller offering the device via Walmart, albeit at a 50% markup, pricing it at $122. This reseller only has three units left, making it a less desirable option for those looking to add physical disc capabilities to their PS5.

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PlayStation Direct Limits PS5 Disc Drive Orders

PlayStation Direct limits PS5 disc drive orders to one per customer, a strategy Sony uses to prevent scalping of high-demand products. This practice was also applied to PlayStation Portal pre-orders and Sony's 30th-anniversary consoles and accessories.

The ongoing disc drive shortage has been a source of frustration for PS5 owners in the U.S. for months, with similar issues emerging in the UK since late 2024. These shortages may be linked to the PS5 Pro, launched on November 7, which does not come with a disc drive option. Consequently, gamers seeking the best gaming experience while also wanting to use physical media must purchase the PS5 disc drive separately.

With the attachment still out of stock at major retailers like Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy, it's evident that the stateside shortages are far from resolved. It remains uncertain how long these shortages will continue.