A teardown video of the PS5 Slim reveals that the console’s disc drive is easily removable and players don’t necessarily need to purchase a vertical stand to place it upright after all. The new PS5 ...

Leaked images of the PS5 Slim’s setup screen confirms that the console’s disc drive doesn’t work out of the box. Players will need to connect their consoles to ...

There is no permanent link and pairing it with a console only takes a couple of button presses. Real-world testing confirms Sony made switching the detachable disc drive between PS5 slim consoles a ...

Everyone expected the long-rumored PlayStation 5 Pro to be expensive, but its $700 price tag still came as a bit of a shock. Could a mid-generation refresh aimed mostly at boosting graphical detail ...

Sony finally unveiled the $700 Pro version of its PlayStation 5 console on Sept. 10, promising significant boosts in graphics and gameplay. That might seem like a hefty cost, but note that if you want ...

Here at Ars, we've been publicly musing about whether the world was ready for a disc-free game console since as far back as 2015. Now, though, the better question might be whether the world ever needs ...

After you’ve paired the console and optical drive, you’ll be in the clear. But some are already annoyed by the requirement. After you’ve paired the console and optical drive, you’ll be in the clear.