The PS5 disc drive is back in stock at PlayStation Direct and Amazon US, but supplies are limited and may sell out quickly. This ongoing shortage is possibly linked to the release of the disc-less PS5 Pro.
The PlayStation 5 disc drive is currently available at select US retailers, as of mid-January 2025. However, given past trends, this availability is likely temporary.
Sony's PS5 Digital Edition, released in 2020, was the first console without a built-in disc drive, a feature also absent in the 2024 PS5 Pro. Both the PS5 Pro and the Slim models offer modularity, allowing users to add a separately purchased disc drive. This has led to high demand, particularly in the US, where the disc drive has been scarce for months.
Despite the ongoing shortage, some retailers have restocked. As of January 15th, the disc drive is available at Amazon US and PlayStation Direct for the standard price of $79.99. A third-party seller on Walmart also offers it, but at a 50% markup ($122) and with limited stock.
PlayStation Direct Limits PS5 Disc Drive Orders
PlayStation Direct limits orders to one per customer to prevent scalping, a common practice employed for high-demand products.
The US disc drive shortage, also experienced in the UK since late 2024, may be connected to the November 7th launch of the PS5 Pro. Unlike the standard PS5, the Pro model doesn't include a disc drive, forcing users who want both the Pro's features and physical media playback to purchase the drive separately.
With the disc drive still unavailable at Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy, the shortage continues. The duration of this shortage remains uncertain.
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